Derick Law
Reston,VA
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished high school football coach with a passion for developing young athletes both on and off the field. Proven ability to inspire and motivate players to reach their full potential while instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Strong knowledge of the game, strategic play-calling, and effective training methods. Skilled in creating and implementing practice plans that focus on skill development, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning. Excellent communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with players, parents, and staff. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a high school football program and make a lasting impact on the lives of student-athletes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wide Receiver Coach/Pass Game Coordinator
Herndon High School
03.2023 - Current
- Attended practices as scheduled, properly dressed and ready to train.
- Learned all plays and studied opponent tapes to maximize knowledge for each game.
- Improved physical condition with exercises focused on strength, agility and cardiac healthy.
- Followed strict training regimen, following individual coach and doctor recommendations to maintain career longevity.
- Lead the development and execution of the passing game strategy, working collaboratively with the offensive coordinator to create a cohesive offensive approach.
- Analyze opponent defenses to identify weaknesses and develop game-specific passing game plans tailored to exploit those weaknesses.
- Conduct film study sessions with quarterbacks and wide receivers to enhance their understanding of defensive coverages and improve decision-making on the field.
- Implement innovative passing concepts and route combinations to keep the offense unpredictable and dynamic.
- Coordinate with position coaches to ensure seamless integration of passing game strategies into overall offensive game plans.
Running Back Coach
Team Virginia
12.2022 - Current
- Lead the development and coaching of the running back position, focusing on skill enhancement, ball security, and overall performance.
- Collaborate with the offensive coordinator to design and implement running game strategies tailored to the strengths of individual players and the team as a whole.
- Analyze opponent defenses to identify weaknesses and develop game-specific running game plans to exploit those weaknesses.
- Conduct film study sessions with running backs to enhance their understanding of defensive schemes, improve decision-making, and refine techniques.
- Implement progressive drills and training programs to enhance players' agility, speed, and ball-handling skills.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team culture that emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Developed and mentored running backs, focusing on fundamental skills, vision, and effective ball-carrying techniques.
- Collaborated with the offensive coaching staff to integrate running backs into the broader offensive strategy.
- Conducted film analysis sessions to review game performances, identify learning opportunities, and refine strategies.
- Emphasized the importance of discipline, work ethic, and sportsmanship to create well-rounded athletes.
- Developed understanding of team's individual and collective strengths and weaknesses to select best plays and maneuvers against given opponent.
- Reviewed and analyzed gameplay film with players to identify team's offensive tendencies, as well as opponents' defensive tendencies.
Wide Receiver Coach/ Offensive Coordinator
W.T. Woodson High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Develop and implement comprehensive wide receiver training programs focusing on route running, catching technique, footwork, route recognition and ability to read coverage/DB leverage.
- Learned all plays and studied opponent tapes to maximize knowledge for each game.
- Develop and implement a dynamic and effective offensive strategy tailored to the team's strengths and opponent weaknesses.
- Collaborate with position coaches to ensure seamless integration of position-specific strategies into the overall offensive game plan.
- Conduct film study sessions to analyze opponent defenses, identify tendencies, and create game-specific playcalling strategies.
- Mentor and guide quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and offensive linemen to enhance individual skills and overall unit cohesion.
- Coordinate practice sessions with an emphasis on high-tempo, game-like scenarios to improve execution and decision-making.
Linebackers/Wide Receivers
South Lakes High School
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Help with development of linebackers and wide receivers
- Assist with weekly basis game planning
- Participated in play design and successfully executed strategic plans tailored to specific opponents
- Attended practices as scheduled, properly dressed and ready to train
- Learned all plays and studied opponent tapes to maximize knowledge for each game
- Made appearances at fan events to keep morale and loyalty high.
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
Leonardtown High School
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Coordinate all offensive planning and strategy, responsible for offensive assignments for both players and coaches
- Responsible for development and evaluations of Wide Receivers
- Assisted with development and evaluations of Quarterbacks
- Developed understanding of team's individual and collective strengths and weaknesses to select best plays and maneuvers against given opponent
- Developed weekly game plans by watching films and creating practice and game scripts to submit for approval by Head Coach.
Assistant Football Coach
Maryland Senior Crab Bowl
12.2017 - 12.2017
- Cultivated strong relationships with donors to build consistent program foundation
- Revamped teams' defensive and offensive playbooks, leading to victory
- Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies
- Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks
- Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina
- Recruited athletes from across Maryland to help build successful team
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
Assistant Special Teams Coordinator/ Wide Receivers
Patuxent High School
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Responsible for development and evaluations of Wide Receivers
- Helping with offensive game plans for weekly games
- Helped with identifying coverage during film
- Part of 2015 state championship team
- Helped with creation of Special Teams scheme
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
JV Offensive Coordinator/ Wide Receivers Coach
Jack Britt High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted in development and evaluations of wide receivers and special team players
- Responsible for accurately identifying opponent's defensive schemes and relaying that to Offensive Coordinator
- Assisted in overseeing practice and game day operations
- Assist in distribution and collection of equipment
- Maintain and log athletic inventory in excel spreadsheet
- Repaired damaged athletic equipment
- Taught Offensive scheme to an understanding for players
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Broadcasting
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL06.2024
High School Diploma -
Great Mills High School
Great Mills, MD06.2012
Skills
- Athlete Development
- Program Administration
- Travel Arrangement Coordination
- Training Exercises
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Technique Evaluation
- Film Analysis Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Team Bonding
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Recruiting Assistance
- Offensive Coordination
Certification
- Microsoft Visio
- DVSport
- Hudl
- Microsoft Office
- Excel and PowerPoint
- NASM speed and agility
Accomplishments
- 2017 Maryland crab bowl winner
- 2015 Maryland 2A State Champions
- 2015 Maryland 2A regional champions
- 2015 SMAC champions
Timeline
Wide Receiver Coach/Pass Game Coordinator
Herndon High School
03.2023 - Current
Running Back Coach
Team Virginia
12.2022 - Current
Wide Receiver Coach/ Offensive Coordinator
W.T. Woodson High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Linebackers/Wide Receivers
South Lakes High School
07.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Football Coach
Maryland Senior Crab Bowl
12.2017 - 12.2017
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
Leonardtown High School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Assistant Special Teams Coordinator/ Wide Receivers
Patuxent High School
06.2015 - 05.2017
JV Offensive Coordinator/ Wide Receivers Coach
Jack Britt High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sports Broadcasting
Full Sail University
High School Diploma -
Great Mills High School
- Microsoft Visio
- DVSport
- Hudl
- Microsoft Office
- Excel and PowerPoint
- NASM speed and agility
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