JAMES GRINDE
Football Coach - Educator - Recruiting Consultant
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Motivated Football Coach, Educator, and Recruiting consultant, adept at developing talented players into exceptional athletes. Excellent team leader with 14 years of experience in sports management and sports science, coaching science, and sports business—proven history of coaching and teaching successful teams with innovative approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Marketing Exec - Player Brand Sales
Diamond Skies Group
2023.12 - Current
- Currently working on multi-six figure deals to bring brands to the players and organizations in the sports and NIL Space (Ie. Dallas Cowboys and Rujo Boots (Dallas, Texas), AEW and Rujo Boots, Frank Martin and Team Sponsorships
- Developed key partnerships, resulting in increased lead generation and cross-selling opportunities.
- Identified upselling opportunities within existing accounts by staying informed about clients'' evolving needs and requirements.
- Participated in industry trade shows to represent the company and generate valuable leads for future business growth.
- Collaborated with internal teams, such as product development and customer support, to ensure seamless client experience throughout the sales process.
- Created sales deals within the scope of Diamond Skies Reach along with associates The Ascendancy Group (Dallas, Texas)
Football - Director of Player Personnel
Mississippi Valley State University
2023.01 - Current
- Evaluate and Organize football recruiting data in database
- Evaluate recruits within MVSU Player Personnel Database
- Graphic Design portfolio of all social media graphic design content, recruiting manuals and visit coach packets
Defensive Coordinator
Air Academy High School
6 2023 - 2023.12
- Managed football summer programs, tryouts, practice schedules and routines.
- Contributed to victories by developing strategic defensive game plans and calling plays during game.
- Directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Developed and delivered presentations to educate clients on topics related to coaching.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Worked cooperatively with athletic program to provide positive leadership and coaching for team's defensive players.
- Established a strong defensive culture through clear communication of expectations and fostering teamwork.
- Optimized game preparation by conducting thorough film analysis of opponents to identify strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies.
Head Football Coach/Head Track and Field Coach
Caliche Schools
2022.05 - 2023.06
- Established clear expectations for student-athlete behavior on and off-field to maintain a high standard of conduct within the program.
- Raised $20,000 in assets for both programs and initiated the first golf tournament for our programs, which raised $10,000 in capital for the athletic department (Smallest 1A school in Northeastern Colorado)
- Boosted player recruitment by establishing solid relationships with college coaches and scouting networks.
- Developed a winning culture through fostering teamwork, communication, and discipline among players.
- Improved team performance by implementing innovative and strategic training programs.
- Mentored three All-Conference Players and two All-State Players who played in two post-season all-star games.
AC-RB's/TE's - Director of Player Personnel
Lyon College Athletics
2021.07 - 2022.06
- Recruited and Signed12 Student Athlete's from Texas, 8 being from the Houston area, four being from Other Areas in East Texas
- Recruited and Built Relationships throughout 3 Major Metro areas in Texas, including the Katy and Cyprus Areas, Tomball, Dallas Fort Worth, Little Elm, Huntsville and Woodlands
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Assistant Coach - LB's (19) OL (20-21)
Garden City Community College
2019.07 - 2021.07
Adjunct Teacher - Sport Management, Health Ed
Garden City Community College
2020.01 - 2020.12
Director of Football Recruiting
Six Zero Football Academy And Recruiting Services
2019.01 - 2019.07
Offensive Line - Head Strength Coach
McPherson College
2018.07 - 2018.12
Assistant Football Coach - Tight Ends
Coahoma Community College
2017.01 - 2018.07
Assistant Football Coach/Instructor - DB's
Jefferson City Public Schools - Jefferson City HS
2015.07 - 2016.12
Graduate Assistant Football Coach - Tight Ends
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
2015.01 - 2015.07
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Assistant
Coffeyville Community College
2014.01 - 2014.12
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
University Of Houston
2013.08 - 2013.12
Tight Ends- Head Strength Coach
Warrensburg School District
2011.08 - 2013.12
Education
Master of Education - Sport Management
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK 2015.01 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 2008.01 - 2012.12
Doctorate in Psychology - Sports And Performance Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Tucson, AZ 2001.05 -
Skills
Coaching and Athlete Development
Recruitment and Retention
Business Development
Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Sports Marketing Exec - Player Brand Sales
Diamond Skies Group
2023.12 - Current
Football - Director of Player Personnel
Mississippi Valley State University
2023.01 - Current
Head Football Coach/Head Track and Field Coach
Caliche Schools
2022.05 - 2023.06
AC-RB's/TE's - Director of Player Personnel
Lyon College Athletics
2021.07 - 2022.06
Adjunct Teacher - Sport Management, Health Ed
Garden City Community College
2020.01 - 2020.12
Assistant Coach - LB's (19) OL (20-21)
Garden City Community College
2019.07 - 2021.07
Director of Football Recruiting
Six Zero Football Academy And Recruiting Services
2019.01 - 2019.07
Offensive Line - Head Strength Coach
McPherson College
2018.07 - 2018.12
Assistant Football Coach - Tight Ends
Coahoma Community College
2017.01 - 2018.07
Assistant Football Coach/Instructor - DB's
Jefferson City Public Schools - Jefferson City HS
2015.07 - 2016.12
Graduate Assistant Football Coach - Tight Ends
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
2015.01 - 2015.07
Master of Education - Sport Management
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
2015.01 - 2016.08
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Assistant
Coffeyville Community College
2014.01 - 2014.12
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
University Of Houston
2013.08 - 2013.12
Tight Ends- Head Strength Coach
Warrensburg School District
2011.08 - 2013.12
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Central Missouri
2008.01 - 2012.12
Doctorate in Psychology - Sports And Performance Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
2001.05 -
Defensive Coordinator
Air Academy High School
6 2023 - 2023.12
References
Wyatt Anderson - RC/RB's - Mississippi Valley State - 850-868-0683
Chris Douglas - HFC - Lyon College - (405) 615-6952
Thomas Newton - CFO - Lyon College - (713) 429-9024
Scott Grinde - Defensive Line Coach - 719-645-3074
Alex Huddleston - Admissions Rep Schreiner University - 931-242-3944
William Peagler - Arizona Cardinals - (803) 664-1506
Kimberly Brown - Sam Houston State Football - 936-577-1586
Calvin Powell - Maine Maritime HFC - (214) 499-8704
Rodney Cox - Gametime Recruiting - (480) 399-1396
Rodney Smith - CEO The Ascendancy Group (Texas) - (405) 546 - 0119
Jim Gaudiosi - CEO Diamond Skies Group (Arizona) - (480) 634 - 0104
Recruiting Areas
Recruiting Areas:
Texas Recruiting - Katy/Cypress, Tomball, DFW, El Paso, Austin and San Antonio
Kansas In State Recruiting Coordinator (2020-2021)
Western States (AZ, CA,CO,UT, WY,NV, NM)
Junior College Kansas Jayhawk Conference (2018; 2021-22)
Junior College Texas (2018; 2021-22)
Central Arkansas (2021-22)
National Recruiting - AL,Northwest Houston, MS, CA JC's
National OL and National LB's
References
Wyatt Anderson - RC/RB's - Mississippi Valley State - 850-868-0683
Chris Douglas - HFC - Lyon College - (405) 615-6952
Thomas Newton - CFO - Lyon College - (713) 429-9024
Scott Grinde - Defensive Line Coach - 719-645-3074
Alex Huddleston - Admissions Rep Schreiner University - 931-242-3944
William Peagler - Arizona Cardinals - (803) 664-1506
Kimberly Brown - Sam Houston State Football - 936-577-1586
Calvin Powell - Maine Maritime HFC - (214) 499-8704
Rodney Cox - Gametime Recruiting - (480) 399-1396
Rodney Smith - CEO The Ascendancy Group (Texas) - (405) 546 - 0119
Jim Gaudiosi - CEO Diamond Skies Group (Arizona) - (480) 634 - 0104
Recruiting Areas
Recruiting Areas:
Texas Recruiting - Katy/Cyprus, Tomball, DFW, El Paso, Austin and San Antonio
Kansas In State Recruiting Coordinator (2020-2021)
Western States (AZ, CA,CO,UT, WY,NV, NM)
Junior College Kansas Jayhawk Conference (2018; 2021-22)
Junior College Texas (2018; 2021-22)
Central Arkansas (2021-22)
National Recruiting - AL,Northwest Houston, MS, CA JC's
National OL and National LB's