DeQuinn Watford
Davenport,IA
Summary
Dynamic leader dedicated to developing young men through effective teaching, mentoring, and discipline. Expertise in fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and personal growth while instilling essential life skills. Proven ability to design structured programs that enhance performance, leadership qualities, and character both on and off the field. Committed to empowering the next generation to achieve their fullest potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Offensive Coordinator
St. Ambrose University
01.2022 - Current
- Built and led a Top-25 nationally ranked, fast-tempo offense, finishing among the nation’s elite in points, total yards, passing yards, rushing yards, and passing touchdowns.
- Directed offensive recruiting and evaluations, securing immediate-impact skill players and linemen perfectly aligned with system and culture.
- Drove year-over-year growth in wins and competitiveness through adaptable, talent-focused offensive schemes that evolved with roster strengths.
- Mentored and developed graduate assistant coaches, enhancing staff cohesion, execution, and building a high-performance offensive culture.
Freshman Head Football Coach
Ravenwood High School
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Engineered offensive and defensive schemes, practice structures, and game plans, creating a disciplined, high-performing competitive team.
- Built a culture of competition, accountability, and school pride, mentoring student-athletes to achieve peak performance on and off the field.
- Engineered and executed high-intensity training programs for student-athletes, featuring sprint-focused speed and conditioning regimens that maximized explosiveness, acceleration, and elite on-field performance.
- Delivered a 12-2 record over 2 seasons, including a league Championship (2021).
Wide Receivers Football Coach
St. Ambrose University
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed and coached wide receivers, enhancing route running, catching, separation, and play making to elevate team offensive production.
- Led recruiting of skill-position talent, identifying and securing wide receivers who fit system philosophy and contributed immediately.
- Collaborated with offensive staff, aligning receiver development with overall offensive strategy and fostering a high-performance team culture.
- Analyzed opponent defenses and game film, translating insights into weekly coaching adjustments and individualized player development plans.
Sports Performance Coach
Prime Performance
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Co-founded a high-performance training business, cultivating a diverse clientele of collegiate, high school, youth, and adult athletes while driving measurable performance gains and program growth.
- Engineered a comprehensive strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs, optimizing athletic performance across all levels and age groups.
- Developed individualized training plans, maximizing explosiveness, endurance, and overall athletic output for athletes from youth to collegiate levels.
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing and implementing individualized training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Studies
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IAMaster of Arts - Organizational Leadership
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IASkills
- Leadership & Team Building
- Program Development
- Offensive Scheme Mastery
- Recruiting & Talent Evaluation
- Player Development & Mentorship
- Game Planning & Play-Calling Oversight
- Staff Management & Mentorship
- Communication & Motivation
- Performance Analytics & Film Study
- Discipline & Culture Building
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
- Community Engagement & Public Relations
Timeline
Offensive Coordinator
St. Ambrose University
01.2022 - Current
Freshman Head Football Coach
Ravenwood High School
05.2020 - 01.2022
Wide Receivers Football Coach
St. Ambrose University
01.2019 - 05.2020
Sports Performance Coach
Prime Performance
04.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Studies
St. Ambrose University
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
St. Ambrose University