Damon Ford
West Bloomfield
Summary
Enthusiastic Coach highly effective at imparting successful strategies for sports, education, team collaboration and personal achievement. Patient individual willing to work with athletes of all skill levels. Consistent winning record across career history.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Gridiron Taco
West Bloomfield
10.2016 - Current
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company processes, procedures, and everyday operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Football Coach
Madonna University
Tivoli
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches to develop and implement training drills.
- Prepared detailed reports on team performance and individual player statistics for review.
- Prepared detailed postgame reports highlighting key moments from contests along with statistical analysis of performances.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Monitored player performance on a daily basis and provided feedback for improvement.
- Conducted regular meetings with players to discuss strategies, techniques, and game plans.
Assistant Football Coach
Lansing J.W. Sexton High School
Lansing
07.2007 - 12.2010
- Led motivational sessions to boost team morale and confidence ahead of competitions.
- Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
- Organized and supervised football practice sessions.
- Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
- Monitored player health and wellness, coordinating with medical staff to manage injuries.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Analyzed video footage of practices and games to identify areas needing improvement.
- Developed game plans and adjusted according to various game situations.
- Created scouting reports on upcoming opponents' strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
Graduate Assistant Football Coach
Michigan State Universtiy
East Lansing
06.2004 - 04.2007
- Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
- Coached Scout team personnel weekly to reflect upcoming opponents' schemes and tendencies.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
- Provided feedback on individual and team performance during practice sessions.
- Coached players on techniques and fundamentals of the game in order to improve their skillsets.
- Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate overall team performance.
- Attended meetings with other coaches to discuss game plans and strategies for upcoming games.
- Prepared detailed reports on team performance and individual player statistics for review.
- Developed recruiting materials such as brochures and videos for prospective student athletes.
- Assessed talent levels of potential recruits through personal visits or video analysis.
- Analyzed film of opponents to identify areas of weakness or strengths.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for team improvement and individual player development.
Education
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-1998
Skills
- Comprehensive Business Strategy Development
- Employee Onboarding Training
- Compliance Management
- Effective Team Leadership
- Athlete Scouting and Evaluation
- Strategic Game Planning
- Performance Oversight, Evaluation and Management
- Goal-Oriented Coaching
Affiliations
- Licensed Minister
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society
- Gridiron Taco, Best Lunch in Detroit 2019
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handlers
- Allergen
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Football Coach
Madonna University
02.2021 - 04.2022
Owner
Gridiron Taco
10.2016 - Current
Assistant Football Coach
Lansing J.W. Sexton High School
07.2007 - 12.2010
Graduate Assistant Football Coach
Michigan State Universtiy
06.2004 - 04.2007
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Michigan State University