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Gregory  Padgitt

Gregory Padgitt

College Football Recruiting Coordinator
Round Rock,TX

Summary

Results-driven Football Recruiting Coordinator skilled at building rapport and obtaining information with practiced ease. A social worker in the school districts as well, fully proficient in leading-edge social media platforms. Focused on using effective football recruitment strategies and pipelines to meet recruiting needs. Leverages traditional and online methods to bring in top football talent. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Recruiting Coordinator focused on keeping prospects organized, handling contacts and arranging communication. Precise in updating records on prospects, coordinating conversations and eliminating unqualified candidates.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Mobile Recruiting Coordinator

Ellsworth Community College Panther Athletics
Iowa Falls, IA
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified STUDENT ATHLETES and build network.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of STUDENT ATHLETES through effective screening processes.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with recruiters, coaches, and teachers to obtain referrals to qualified STUDENT ATHLETES.
  • Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
  • Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football recruiting model.
  • Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths.

Mobile Recruiting Coordinator

Cisco College
Cisco, TX
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families, and community members.
  • Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Assisted in developing marketing materials to promote coaching services.
  • Developed and delivered presentations to educate clients on topics related to coaching.
  • Recruited a RECORD 45 STUDENT ATHLETES enrolled in SPRING 2023.
  • Garnered 114 athletic scholarship offers for 15 FOOTBALL PLAYERS.
  • Every transfer eligible athlete received a full athletic scholarship this recruiting cycle (17 kids)

Recruiting Coordinator (Football/Track)

Garden City College
Garden City , KS
01.2021 - 07.2021


  • Supported development staff in public relations.
  • Administered football program and supported overall athletic and university initiatives with enthusiasm.
  • Assisted head football coach in managing student-athlete retention programs such as breakfast checks, study tables and class attendance.
  • Tracked academic attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Football Recruiting Coordinator

Mesabi Range College
Virginia , MN
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high recruiting and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of football support staff.
  • Recruited 35 STUDENT ATHLETES from the Southern States to school in Minnesota.
  • Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging recruiting sessions to improve performance.
  • Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
  • Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.

Football Recruiting Coordinator

Fon Du Lac Tribal College
Cloquet, MN
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
  • Recruited 60+ kids into school within one Recruiting cycle
  • Schools 1st ever Division 1 athlete (Rayshaad Roddy, UNC CHARLOTTE)
  • 5 STUDENT ATHLETES TO HBCU's

Education

General Studies

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
09.1994 - 05.1995

Social Work

Texas College
Tyler, TX
01.2023 - Current

Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
06.1997 - 06.1999

Skills

Relationship building

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Accomplishments

Over the last 5 years as a junior college Recruiting Coordinator, I have assisted over 150+ young men transfer on to the university level and obtain degrees, while playing football.

I have helped 2 different junior colleges "max out" dorm space, boosting the athletic budget 150%.

45 walk on STUDENT ATHLETES enrolled at one junior college in the January semester. *The junior college had never had more than 10 football players enroll at mid year January.

Established community outreach programs at local elementary schools and youth football camps.

Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers (Austin Area Black Social Workers)
  • NEA/TSTA

Timeline

Mobile Recruiting Coordinator

Ellsworth Community College Panther Athletics
01.2023 - Current

Social Work

Texas College
01.2023 - Current

Mobile Recruiting Coordinator

Cisco College
05.2022 - 01.2023

Recruiting Coordinator (Football/Track)

Garden City College
01.2021 - 07.2021

Football Recruiting Coordinator

Mesabi Range College
12.2019 - 01.2021

Football Recruiting Coordinator

Fon Du Lac Tribal College
05.2018 - 12.2019

Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

San Bernardino Valley College
06.1997 - 06.1999

General Studies

West Texas A&M University
09.1994 - 05.1995
Gregory Padgitt College Football Recruiting Coordinator