Fredrick Smith
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Outstanding football coach highly effective at connecting with people, cultivating impactful relationships, building and managing successful programs. Skilled in evaluating players and managing rigorous practice schedules to prepare for challenging games. Engaging individual who provides strong communication, leadership and task prioritization skills. I am seeking an opportunity to join a football program, to provide my skills and insight.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Football Coach
Verdugo Hills High School
Tujunga, CA
07.2017 - 01.2023
- Assisted head coach in recruiting talented players, resulting in a stronger roster.
- Improved player skills through personalized training sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to develop innovative playbooks, keeping opponents off balance.
- Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
- Monitored student-athlete academic progress, providing support when needed to maintain eligibility.
- Enforced team rules fairly to eliminate unsafe practices and unauthorized behaviors.
- Conducted film study sessions with players to review game footage for learning opportunities and improvements.
- Facilitated communication between coaching staff members, fostering collaboration in decision-making processes.
- Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
- Developed practice schedules that maximized efficiency while allowing time for rest and recovery periods.
- Analyzed opposing teams'' strategies and devised effective countermeasures for increased success on the field.
- Managed facilities maintenance and pre-game preparation as well as practices and outreach events.
- Counseled players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance.
- Led conditioning programs to improve player endurance and overall fitness levels.
- Recruited athletes from across Los Angeles to help build successful team.
- Planned and oversaw team football camps/ 7 on 7 to develop new players.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Negotiated and resolved conflicts between players, parents and staff to restore order.
- Offered constructive feedback to coaches to help reach goals.
- Provided guidance to players and coaches in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
Assistant Volunteer Football Coach
Encino Pop Warner; Panthers Football Club
Encino, CA
07.2010 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with staff members to identify organizational needs that could be met through the assistance of skilled volunteers.
- Assessed volunteer skills and interests to ensure appropriate placement within the organization, optimizing individual strengths.
- Cultivated strong relationships with local organizations and businesses to secure resources and support for volunteers.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Educated young people and developed them in learning the game of Football and life skills.
- Fostered positive relationships with athletes, promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship.
- Revamped teams' defensive and offensive playbooks.
- Recruited athletes from across Los angeles to help build successful team.
- Planned and oversaw team football camps to develop new players.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Education
No Degree - Business Economics
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CAAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA07-1998
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry High School
San Diego, CA06-1995
Skills
- USA Football youth Certified 2025
- Empathy
- Team building
- Strength and stamina development
- Conducting fitness assessments
- Facility maintenance
- Talent acquisition
- Offensive strategy, Air Raid offense
- Workplace safety awareness
- Connecting/ building impactful relationships
- Creative motivator
- Practice Scheduling
- Game strategy implementation
- Staff development
- Special teams coordination
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
Timeline
Assistant Football Coach
Verdugo Hills High School
07.2017 - 01.2023
Assistant Volunteer Football Coach
Encino Pop Warner; Panthers Football Club
07.2010 - 01.2015
No Degree - Business Economics
California State University Northridge
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Grossmont College
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry High School