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Jacob Griffith

Jacob Griffith

Coach
Mattoon,IL

Summary

Professional coach prepared to lead cross country and track teams to new heights. Proven ability to create effective training programs and enhance overall team performance. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Known for strategic thinking and motivational skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Education Teacher

Villa Grove Schools
08.2019 - Current
  • Develop age-appropriate lesson plans for 5th through 12th grade levels focusing on engagement and skill development
  • Create strength and conditioning class curriculum to promote sport-specific training
  • Build safe learning environments both physically and mentally in the classroom
  • Organize monthly class meetings and fundraisers throughout the school year

Head Track and Field Coach

Villa Grove Schools
01.2020 - Current
  • Built a Winning Culture and Managed a Fracturing Coop- 2021
  • Coached 11 All-Conference Athletes from every event group during 2020-2024
  • Trained 6 State Qualifiers 2020-2024
  • Had 7 Athletes invited to the News-Gazette All Area Meet during 2020-2024
  • Put the team in a position to achieve top 3 conference placements in 2021-2024
  • Helped break 20 school records across a range of events during 2020-2024

Assistant High School Cross Country Coach

Villa Grove Schools
08.2020 - Current
  • Coached 3 Moultrie Douglas County Top 10 medalists in 2020
  • Led 5 individuals and 2 teams to qualify for IHSA sectionals 2020-2024
  • Assisted the girls’ team to place 2nd in conference- The highest finish in school history
  • Motivated 8 athletes to achieve all-conference recognition in 2020-2024

Assistant Junior High School Cross Country Coach

Villa Grove Schools
08.2020 - Current
  • Coached 5 Junior High State Qualifiers in 2020-2024
  • Guided 7 Junior High All-Conference Athletes 2020-2024
  • Led 2 Junior High Boys’ teams to be Conference Champions or Runner-ups 2022-2024
  • Managed two separate teams across a wide variety of ages and skill levels

Assistant Track and Cross-Country Coach

Tuscola High School
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Coached the distance athletes to help become Track and Field Conference Champions 2019
  • Had 4 All-Conference Track Athletes in one season
  • Coached a Girls State Qualifier in the 3200m 2019
  • Led 2 athletes to Cross Country all-conference recognition 2019
  • Qualified the Girl’s Team and Top Boy for Cross Country Sectionals 2019
  • Hosted Cross Country Conference and Regionals 2019

Men’s Golf Director of Operations Graduate Assistant

Illinois State University
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Organized and assisted in planning gameday logistics for a 100-person tournament
  • Produced monthly team newsletter for alumni and recruits

Game Day Operations

Club Hockey Team
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Ensured the sales table was stocked with promotional items and time-sensitive on-ice entertainment was kept on schedule
  • Managed on-site event coordination through communication between full-time staff and graduate student volunteers

Education

Master of Science - Sports Management

Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Millikin University
Decatur, IL
05.2016

Skills

  • Strength conditioning
  • Individualized training
  • Performance analysis
  • Technique instruction
  • Pace management
  • Endurance development
  • Race preparation
  • Mentoring athletes
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 25 school records through leadership and awareness of athletes who are close to the time or distance with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved top 3 conference finish 5 of 7 years with extensive planning, improved the number of athletes, and proper meet management.
  • Assisted multiple athletes in becoming collegiate athletes through effectively helping with recruiting and skill development

Work Availability

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Timeline

Assistant High School Cross Country Coach

Villa Grove Schools
08.2020 - Current

Assistant Junior High School Cross Country Coach

Villa Grove Schools
08.2020 - Current

Head Track and Field Coach

Villa Grove Schools
01.2020 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Villa Grove Schools
08.2019 - Current

Assistant Track and Cross-Country Coach

Tuscola High School
01.2019 - 12.2019

Men’s Golf Director of Operations Graduate Assistant

Illinois State University
08.2017 - 05.2018

Game Day Operations

Club Hockey Team
08.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Millikin University

Master of Science - Sports Management

Illinois State University

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