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
12.2023 - 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
01.2023 - 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 - 12.2023
- 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
05.2022 - 06.2023
- 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
07.2021 - 06.2022
- 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
07.2019 - 07.2021
Adjunct Teacher - Sport Management, Health Ed
Garden City Community College
01.2020 - 12.2020
Director of Football Recruiting
Six Zero Football Academy And Recruiting Services
01.2019 - 07.2019
Offensive Line - Head Strength Coach
McPherson College
07.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Football Coach - Tight Ends
Coahoma Community College
01.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Football Coach/Instructor - DB's
Jefferson City Public Schools - Jefferson City HS
07.2015 - 12.2016
Graduate Assistant Football Coach - Tight Ends
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
01.2015 - 07.2015
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Assistant
Coffeyville Community College
01.2014 - 12.2014
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
University Of Houston
08.2013 - 12.2013
Tight Ends- Head Strength Coach
Warrensburg School District
08.2011 - 12.2013
Education
Master of Education - Sport Management
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK 01.2015 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 01.2008 - 2012.12
Doctorate in Psychology - Sports And Performance Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Tucson, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
Coaching and Athlete Development
Timeline
Sports Marketing Exec - Player Brand Sales
Diamond Skies Group
12.2023 - Current
Football - Director of Player Personnel
Mississippi Valley State University
01.2023 - Current
Head Football Coach/Head Track and Field Coach
Caliche Schools
05.2022 - 06.2023
AC-RB's/TE's - Director of Player Personnel
Lyon College Athletics
07.2021 - 06.2022
Adjunct Teacher - Sport Management, Health Ed
Garden City Community College
01.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant Coach - LB's (19) OL (20-21)
Garden City Community College
07.2019 - 07.2021
Director of Football Recruiting
Six Zero Football Academy And Recruiting Services
01.2019 - 07.2019
Offensive Line - Head Strength Coach
McPherson College
07.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Football Coach - Tight Ends
Coahoma Community College
01.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Football Coach/Instructor - DB's
Jefferson City Public Schools - Jefferson City HS
07.2015 - 12.2016
Graduate Assistant Football Coach - Tight Ends
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
01.2015 - 07.2015
Master of Education - Sport Management
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
01.2015 - 2016.08
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Assistant
Coffeyville Community College
01.2014 - 12.2014
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
University Of Houston
08.2013 - 12.2013
Tight Ends- Head Strength Coach
Warrensburg School District
08.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Central Missouri
01.2008 - 2012.12
Doctorate in Psychology - Sports And Performance Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
05.2001 -
Defensive Coordinator
Air Academy High School
6 2023 - 12.2023
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