Summary
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Work History
Education
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Honors
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Jim Risen

Hollandale,Mississippi

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 25 years of experience in varsity football organizations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Football Coach/Teacher

Western Line School District
Avon , MS
2019.07 - Current
  • Upheld highest standards for maintaining nondiscriminatory practices in player selection.
  • Collaborated with administrators to establish framework for player participation and awards.
  • Promoted football program to administrators, families, and community.
  • Assessed individual skills and physical abilities to make appropriate position assignments.

Head Football Coach/Teacher

Attala County School District
Kosciusko , Mississippi
2017.07 - 2019.06

Football and Track Coach/Teacher

Rankin County School District
Brandon , MS
2015.07 - 2017.05

Football and Boys Soccer Coach/Teacher

Stone County School District
Wiggins , MS
2012.07 - 2015.05

Head Football Coach/Teacher

Benton County School District
Ashland , MS
2011.07 - 2012.05

Football and Baseball Coach/Teacher

Amite County School District
Liberty , MS
2009.07 - 2011.05

Head Football Coach/Teacher

Richton School District
Richton , MS
2008.07 - 2009.05

Football Coach/Teacher

Harrison County School District
Gulfport , MS
2007.08 - 2008.05

Head Football Coach/Athletic Director/Teacher

Washington County School District
Chatom , AL
2005.07 - 2007.06

Education

Master of Education - Educational Administration

William Carey Univesrsity
Hattiesburg, MS
08.1997

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education/Coaching & Sports Admin.

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
07.1991

Associate of Arts - Secondary Education

Jones Junior College
Ellisville, MS
05.1987

Skills

  • Nutritional Advice
  • Safety Management
  • Fitness Assessments
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Travel Arrangement Coordination
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Academic Eligibility Monitoring
  • Seasonal Planning
  • Weight Training
  • Practice Planning and Management
  • Parent Relations
  • Coaching Staff Oversight
  • Attention to Detail
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Work Organization and Prioritization
  • Scouting Reports
  • Physical Conditioning
  • Program Fundraising
  • Schedule Coordination

Honors

2015 Coach of the Year Region 7-5A

2017 Class 3A Boys Track Finalist Coach

2018 Attala Star-Herald Football Coach of the Year

2020 Keynote Speaker National Single Wing Coaches Symposium

Timeline

Head Football Coach/Teacher

Western Line School District
2019.07 - Current

Head Football Coach/Teacher

Attala County School District
2017.07 - 2019.06

Football and Track Coach/Teacher

Rankin County School District
2015.07 - 2017.05

Football and Boys Soccer Coach/Teacher

Stone County School District
2012.07 - 2015.05

Head Football Coach/Teacher

Benton County School District
2011.07 - 2012.05

Football and Baseball Coach/Teacher

Amite County School District
2009.07 - 2011.05

Head Football Coach/Teacher

Richton School District
2008.07 - 2009.05

Football Coach/Teacher

Harrison County School District
2007.08 - 2008.05

Head Football Coach/Athletic Director/Teacher

Washington County School District
2005.07 - 2007.06

Master of Education - Educational Administration

William Carey Univesrsity

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education/Coaching & Sports Admin.

University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts - Secondary Education

Jones Junior College
Jim Risen