Jake Barro
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Goal-oriented and energetic head football coach adept in motivating players from today's generation.
Educational and professional background in physiology, sports medicine and exercise science.
Cutting edge Strength and Conditioning program ideal for building winning football programs at all levels.
Head football coach experienced in over seeing day-to-day team operations, as well as delegating responsibilities within an elite high school football program.
Outstanding winning record as varsity football coach. Has experience building winning programs from the ground up. Elite track record of playoff victories and state championship wins. Turned average teams into championship caliber programs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Football Coach
Corona Del Sol High School
02.2022 - Current
-Oversaw day to day operations of one of the largest football programs in Arizona.
-Have sent over 20 athletes to play college football on scholarship, in two years.
-Started and grew a youth feeder program to the school
-Went 8-2 in year one, being the most wins in school history.
Head Football Coach
Casa Grande Union High School
01.2015 - 01.2022
2015 took Casa Grande High School to a 9-2 record and the best record in school history. Previously team had not had a wining season in 12 years. 2016 CG was ranked in the top 5 teams in Arizona for the first time in school history. Moved up a division and continued to maintain a winning record and beat top tier programs. In 2019 qualified for the state quarterfinals for the first time in 23 years. In 2020, were awarded the #1 seed and went to the state semi finals for the first time in school history. Was ranked as high as #5 in AIA Open Division.
In 2021 we completed the first undefeated season since 1950. Also qualified for the state semi finals in back to back seasons. (2020,2021)
Have sent over 40 players to college on NCAA athletic scholarships.
In 2021 we completed a 14-0 season and won the 4A State Championship. This was the first AIA State title in school history.
Head Football Coach
Scottsdale Preparatory High School
03.2014 - 11.2014
Became Head Varsity Football Coach at Scottsdale Prep High School. Managed Varsity, JV, and freshman programs, having a winning record at each. Developed organized off season football programs, Summer Football Camps, and extremely productive in season football practices for all 3 levels. Cultivated a great relationship with feeder schools in the area. Led state in passing, receiving, and total offense for first 5 weeks of season.
Varsity Asst. Coach / Passing game coordinator
Mesquite High School
02.2013 - 03.2014
Rejoined former mentor Jim Jones at Gilbert Mesquite high school. Installed no huddle passing game and also combined play calling duties. Went 9-1 in first season. Best record in school history.
Varsity Asst. Coach
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School
02.2010 - 01.2013
Coached Varsity Quarterbacks and helped implement record setting offense. Ran entire off season football program as Assistant Football coach. Over saw lower levels and their coaching staffs. Led state of Arizona in Offense for 3 consecutive years. Won Division 4 State Championship in 2012.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Seconday Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2016
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of Maine
Portland, ME05.2024
Skills
- Sports medicine knowledge
- expert in Strength and conditioning
- Weight training
- Featured on Coach and Coordinator Podcast (2022)
- Team building
- Effectively work with community & boosters
- Strength and Conditioning Instructor
- Arizona Coaches Association Executive Board Member
- Fiesta Bowl Clinic Speaker
- Business Management Instructor
- Physical Education
- Employs a full time on staff Recruiting Coordinator to help players and families
Accomplishments
Offensive minded head coach, 5 times led the state in passing and total offense. Runs an exciting fast paced offense ideal for attracting today's student athletes.
Drive, Discipline, and Dedication, Year round Strength and Conditioning programs as well as team building.
In 2012, Won 2012 Arizona Division 4 State Championship.
In 2021 Won Arizona 4A State Championship
Head Football Coach Accomplishments
- Arizona State Coach of the Year - 2015, 2020
- Arizona Region Coach of the Year- 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Arizona Cardinals Coach of the Week - 2015, 2016, 2021
- Arizona Cardinals HS Coach of the Year- 2021
- 2021 Don Shula National HS Coach of the Year Finalist
- 2021 Arizona State Champions
References
Randy Robbins
Athletic Director Casa Grande Union HS
(602) 738-2654
Timeline
Head Football Coach
Corona Del Sol High School
02.2022 - Current
Head Football Coach
Casa Grande Union High School
01.2015 - 01.2022
Head Football Coach
Scottsdale Preparatory High School
03.2014 - 11.2014
Varsity Asst. Coach / Passing game coordinator
Mesquite High School
02.2013 - 03.2014
Varsity Asst. Coach
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School
02.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Seconday Education
Western Governors University
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of Maine
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