Don Arax
Fresno,CA
Summary
Hardworking Football Coach highly effective at building and managing successful programs. Skilled in selecting coaching staff, evaluating players and managing rigorous practice schedules to prepare for challenging games. Over 39 years of experience in coaching at the high school level.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Football Coach-PE Teacher
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
04.2000 - Current
- Improved team performance by implementing innovative and strategic training programs.
- Developed a winning culture through fostering teamwork, communication, and discipline among players.
- Enhanced player skill development with targeted coaching sessions and personalized feedback.
- Boosted player recruitment by establishing strong relationships with high school coaches and scouting networks.
- Secured funding for program improvements through effective budget management and fundraising efforts.
- Streamlined game preparation by utilizing advanced film study techniques to analyze opponents'' strengths and weaknesses.
- Implemented cutting-edge sports science practices to optimize player health, injury prevention, and recovery methods.
- Promoted a positive image of the football program within the community with regular outreach events and initiatives.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches for efficient distribution of tasks during practice sessions and games.
- Achieved consistent success on the field by emphasizing fundamentals, situational awareness, and adaptive game plans.
- Established clear expectations for student-athlete behavior both on-and off-field to maintain a high standard of conduct within the program.
- Built strong relationships with alumni base leading to increased donor involvement supporting essential scholarships and facility upgrades.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Head Football Coach
Reedley High School
Reedley, CA
06.1998 - 01.1999
- Promoted a positive image of the football program within the community with regular outreach events and initiatives.
- Elevated overall athletic performance with comprehensive strength, conditioning, nutrition, and mental training programs.
- Established clear expectations for student-athlete behavior both on-and off-field to maintain a high standard of conduct within the program.
- Improved team performance by implementing innovative and strategic training programs.
Head Football Coach
Kerman Unified School District
Kerman, CA
07.1996 - 01.1997
- Improved team performance by implementing innovative and strategic training programs.
- Developed a winning culture through fostering teamwork, communication, and discipline among players.
- Increased team cohesion by organizing regular team-building activities and events.
- Enhanced player skill development with targeted coaching sessions and personalized feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fresno State University
Fresno, CA05.1987
Skills
- Game Analysis
- Team Management
- Motivational Leadership
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Community Engagement
- Strength Conditioning
- Game Strategy Planning
Timeline
Head Football Coach-PE Teacher
Fresno Unified School District
04.2000 - Current
Head Football Coach
Reedley High School
06.1998 - 01.1999
Head Football Coach
Kerman Unified School District
07.1996 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fresno State University