Jakari J. Cooper Sr.
Roman Forest,USA
Summary
To continue & grow as a positive mentor, educator and coach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Aldine Macathur High School
Houston, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Developed teaching methods for proper stance, alignment, and mechanics within gap responsibility.
- -Taught proper alignment based on offensive formations and helped players understand blocking schemes to improve their success on the field.
- -Teaching tackling fundamentals are essential along with drill run pursuit. Backside run effort angles fortify all defensive fronts, from 3 down or 4 down system.
- -Ensured all players received practice reps to solidify understanding of the scheme.
- Directed player substitutions and rotations during games, implementing corrections promptly.
- -Game nights watch offensive adjustments, while communicating with DC on offensive blocking schemes.
- -Scouting breaking down opponent film for tendencies, script individual periods while communicating with DC game plan.
- Conducted grade checks and assisted with inventory management in the equipment room.
- Aldine ISD
Teacher/ Coach
Dayton High School
Dayton, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- -Teaching tackling fundamentals are essential along with drill run pursuit. Backside run effort angles fortify all defensive fronts, from 3 down or 4 down system.
- -Teach proper alignment based on offensive formations and having the players understand blocking schemes to allow players to have the best chance to be successful.
- -Facilitated player participation in practice to enhance understanding of defensive schemes.
- -Scouting breaking down opponent film for tendencies, script individual periods while communicating with DC game plan.
- -Game nights watch offensive adjustments, while communicating with DC on offensive blocking schemes.
- -Coordinated substitutions and rotations to optimize player performance and implement timely corrections.
- Developed teaching methods for proper stance, alignment, and mechanics within gap responsibility.
- -Track long/triple coach responsible for teaching proper run approach mechanics, take off steps, in flight form and landing mechanics
- Dayton ISD
Teacher / Boys Campus Coordinator / Coach
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Dayton, TX
01.2020 - 01.2023
- -July 2023 – Boys campus coordinator Teacher, PE- 7th/8th Grade. Football Basketball Track Coach, 7th and 8th Grade Boys.
- -Coordinator-make all schedules for all boys’ sports. Request buses, food, referees and oversee budget. Academic coach, responsible for all parent communication as well as administrators.
- Led defensive strategies for 8th grade football team as head coach.
- Led 8th grade B basketball team as coach.
- Trained athletes in long jump and triple jump events.
- -Friday night “get back coach” watch d lineman my sideline rotates player help as needed hudl breakdown on our film and opponent film.
- Dayton ISD
Teacher / Coach / Sped aide
Keefer Crossing Middle School
New Caney, TX
01.2016 - 01.2020
- -July 2018 - Teacher, Teen Leadership 6th - 8th Grade. Football and Track Coach, 7th and 8th Grade Boys.
- -Friday night “get back coach” January 2016 - July 2019 New Caney High School.
- Assisted students during inclusion time at New Caney High School.
- Supported educational initiatives at New Caney ISD
Coach / Mentor / Manager (Non-profit Organization)
Elite D1 Sports Training
Conroe/Spring, TX
01.2013 - 01.2016
- -Mentor children in and out of the classroom.
- -Train children in multiple sports from ages 8 to 17 years old.
- -Set up and organize spring and summer youth camps.
Military Police Officer
US Army
Ft. Hood, TX
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Completed two tours in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, gaining extensive experience in military operations.
- Provided area security and managed enemy prisoner of war operations to ensure compliance with military protocols.
- Conducted law and order operations on the battlefield, supporting stability in Army communities.
- Trained for rapid deployment to secure Army resources and installations, enhancing readiness for operational missions.
Education
Physical Education cert -
Texas teachers
T.X.03.2019
Bachelor's degree -
Purdue Global
F.L.05.2018
Obtained youth fitness trainer certification -
Expert Rating
05.2015
Obtained Vet assistant and k-9 trainer certifications -
Animal Behavior College
C.A.01.2011
Military Police School Diploma -
Army Counsel of Education
Ft. Hood, TX01.2003
Skills
- Game strategy
- Player development
- Alignment fundamentals
- Scouting analysis
- Practice organization
- Event coordination
References
- Micheal Griffin, NFL TENN. TITANS/VIKINGS RETIRED, 615-915-9445, 21
- Brady Pennington, NEW CANEY HIGH SCHOOL HEAD COACH RETIRED, 903-780-0653, 10
- Joe Price, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RECEIVERS COACH, 832-265-5830, 6
- Freddie Johnson, TEXAS TECH ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING, 832-666-0543, 12
- Jacoby Walker, MISSOURI ST RECEIVERS COACH, 713-303-4691, 10
- Rodrick Bankhead, DAYTON HEAD BASKETBALL COACH, 281-854-5537, 6
Military Service
01/2001, 12/2003, US Army, Ft. Hood, TX, Military Police Officer, Conduct law and order operations on the battlefield, and support to peacetime Army communities., Provide area security, and enemy prisoner of war operations., Train for rapid deployment for security of the Army resources and installations., OEF/OIF Veteran with 2 tours.
Accomplishments
2020-21 GFHCA JR HIGH CAMPUS OF THE YEAR
Affiliations
Greater Houston Area
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Aldine Macathur High School
01.2024 - Current
Teacher/ Coach
Dayton High School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher / Boys Campus Coordinator / Coach
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
01.2020 - 01.2023
Teacher / Coach / Sped aide
Keefer Crossing Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2020
Coach / Mentor / Manager (Non-profit Organization)
Elite D1 Sports Training
01.2013 - 01.2016
Military Police Officer
US Army
01.2001 - 01.2003
Physical Education cert -
Texas teachers
Bachelor's degree -
Purdue Global
Obtained youth fitness trainer certification -
Expert Rating
Obtained Vet assistant and k-9 trainer certifications -
Animal Behavior College
Military Police School Diploma -
Army Counsel of Education