Deon Sanders Jr.
Columbia,TN
Summary
Educator, coach, and strength & conditioning specialist with experience in student development, athletic performance, and technology integration. Proven ability to lead middle school programs, support varsity athletics, and improve student-athlete performance through structured training and data tracking.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Strength & Physical Education Coach
Grace Christian Academy
05.2025 - Current
- Directed middle school strength and conditioning program for 7th and 8th grade students.
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education activities for 5th and 6th grade students.
- Developed and implemented weight room programs tailored for 7th and 8th grade athletes.
- Monitored student performance and progression metrics to enhance educational outcomes.
- Supported development and execution of strength training initiatives for high school athletes.
- Coached varsity football and baseball
- Head Coach for 6th grade basketball
Science & Technology Teacher
Father Ryan High School
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Teach digital sports media and technology-based curriculum
- Coach defensive backs and running backs
- Baseball hitting and infield coach
- Coordinate substitute scheduling
Special Education Teacher
Whitthorne Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Individualized instruction for students
- Head baseball coach
- Football coaching staff
Special Education Teacher
Independence High School
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Academic support for special education students
- Football and baseball coach
Software Applications Teacher
Williamson County Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed report cards and data systems
- Administered Schoology & Skyward
- Help desk and troubleshooting
Football Coach and Baseball Coach
Woodland Middle School
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed practice plans that enhanced team skills and player performance.
- Mentored student-athletes on sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal discipline.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for strategic improvement and player development.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Enhanced player skills through focused coaching, personalized feedback, and tailored drills.
Education
B.A. - Communications
Furman University
Skills
- Strength & Conditioning
- Leadership
- Communication
- Data Tracking
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop/Premiere
- Video Editing
- Social Media Strategy
- Web Design
- Python
- Coaching experience
- Motivational skills
- Physical fitness
- Health promotion
- Game strategy
- Sport-specific training
Certification
- Full Scholarship – Furman University
- Offensive Player of the Year (2015)
- Southern Conference Player of the Week (2016)
- NFHS Certified
Timeline
Strength & Physical Education Coach
Grace Christian Academy
05.2025 - Current
Science & Technology Teacher
Father Ryan High School
06.2022 - 05.2025
Special Education Teacher
Whitthorne Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Special Education Teacher
Independence High School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Football Coach and Baseball Coach
Woodland Middle School
08.2019 - 08.2020
Software Applications Teacher
Williamson County Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
B.A. - Communications
Furman University