James Wright
Ellenville,NY
Summary
Seasoned Head Football Coach & Coordinator successful at leading a streamlined and effective football program. Demonstrated skill in collaborating with players, coaches, school leaders, and families to achieve demanding targets and develop talented players. Prepared to bring 31 years' experience with the game to pursue a challenging position with the opportunity to grow the program.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Defensive Line Coach
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Motivated players during practices so that they could reach their full potential both individually and collectively as a unit.
- Conducted weekly meetings with players to discuss technique, strategy, and motivational topics.
- Coached players on proper techniques for tackling, blocking, shedding blocks, rushing the passer, and other defensive line skills.
- Provided guidance to players on how best to balance schoolwork with athletics commitments.
- Developed and implemented defensive line drills to improve individual and team performance.
- Evaluated player performance during games and practices to identify areas of improvement.
Video Editing Coordinator
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated and organized filming itineraries.
- Processed and transitioned both practice and game footage for HUDL.
- Coordinated weekly acquisition of opponent game film.
- Perform weekly cut-ups that report on opponents' tendencies, personnel groupings, and situational strategies.
- Executed implementation of HUDL sideline instant replay system and ensured functionality on iPads.
Recruiter
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Recruiting areas are Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Rockland, Putnam, and Westchester areas.
- Coordinate with high school programs to schedule visits and present information on our program.
- Evaluate films, conduct in-person screenings, and manage candidate visits.
Physical Education Teacher/Health Educator
Pine Bush Central School District
Pine Bush, NY
09.1993 - 08.2024
- Teaching students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments.
- Instructing students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
- Helping students develop important health-promoting skills, select nutritious foods and integrate exercise practices.
- Integrated social emotional learning activities into classroom lessons.
- Creating lesson plans that incorporated technology into the curriculum.
Head Football Coach
Pine Bush Central School District
Pine Bush, NY
09.2005 - 09.2021
- Supervised assistant coaches during practices and games, providing feedback on performance as needed.
- Organized, designed and implemented all aspects of a football program that included schematics for offensive, defensive, special teams and weight training programs.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated practice plans to ensure efficient use of time.
- Developed and implemented clinics for the instruction of my staff by bringing professional, college and high school coaches to instruct them.
- Managed all aspects of a football program including budget, scheduling, coaching staff and equipment.
- Organized fundraising activities as well as community outreach events.
- Researched potential opponents by studying game film and scouting reports.
- Built relationships with alumni, boosters, parents, media outlets and athletic directors to enhance the visibility of the program.
Clinic Speaker
Mesh Point Clinics
Lancaster, PA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Spoke on the topic of Gun Option offense & 425 defense
Clinic Speaker
All Sports Schools
Seattle, WA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Spoke in Los Angeles CA on the topic of 425 defense, Weight training & Gun Option offense
Defensive Coordinator D2 & NAIA Allstar Game
CDFL
Middletown, NY
12.2010 - 12.2010
- Coaches the NCAA D2 Allstars to a victory.
Defensive Coordinator D1 AA College Allstar Game
Collegiate Developmental Football League
Middletown, NY
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Coached NCAA D1 AA Allstars to a winning victory in the North/South game
Pass Game Coordinator
Tri-State Bulldogs Empire Football League
Middletown, NY
05.2004 - 09.2004
- Drafted and implemented regular practice frameworks.
- Worked with coaches to develop and apply strategic plans for games each week.
- Adjust and adapt the game plan during the weekly practice, as well as during game time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/Health Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PAMaster of Science - Special Education
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NYSkills
- Coaching Experience
- Injury Prevention
- Diet and Nutrition Education
- Practice Planning & Organization
- Sports Education
- Health and Wellness Education
- Lesson Plan Development & Planning
- Equipment Storage Organization
- Relationship Building
- Gym Management
- Team Sports
Accomplishments
- 2019 Section Nine AA Football Champions
- 2012 Section Nine AA Football Champions
- 2019 Section Nine AA Coach of the Year
- 2012 Section Nine Overall Coach of the Year
- 2012 Times Herald Record Coach of the Year
- 2008 Times Herald Record Coach of the Year
- 2017 Section 9 AA Runner-up
- Qualified for the playoffs 7 times & 5 time Semi-finalist
Certification
- NYS Professional Teaching Certification in Physical Education
- NYS Professional Teaching Certification in Health
- NYS Professional Teaching Certification in Special Education
- CPR/First Aid Training
- CDC Concussion Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Defensive Line Coach
Hartwick College
08.2024 - Current
Video Editing Coordinator
Hartwick College
08.2024 - Current
Recruiter
Hartwick College
08.2024 - Current
Clinic Speaker
Mesh Point Clinics
01.2013 - 01.2015
Clinic Speaker
All Sports Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013
Defensive Coordinator D2 & NAIA Allstar Game
CDFL
12.2010 - 12.2010
Defensive Coordinator D1 AA College Allstar Game
Collegiate Developmental Football League
11.2008 - 11.2009
Head Football Coach
Pine Bush Central School District
09.2005 - 09.2021
Pass Game Coordinator
Tri-State Bulldogs Empire Football League
05.2004 - 09.2004
Physical Education Teacher/Health Educator
Pine Bush Central School District
09.1993 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/Health Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Special Education
Mount Saint Mary College
- NYS Professional Teaching Certification in Physical Education
- NYS Professional Teaching Certification in Health
- NYS Professional Teaching Certification in Special Education
- CPR/First Aid Training
- CDC Concussion Training
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