James Young-Lewis
Coaching
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Devoted and goal-oriented coach. Dedicated to achieving high levels of program happiness and challenging coaching objectives. knowledgeable about producing decent citizens and skilled athletes with a range of abilities in the social, academic, and athletic spheres. significant coaching experience, in addition to being a responsible coach with expert coaching and player development knowledge. passionate, driven, and committed to greatness. eleven years in roles as a mentor and coach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Middle School Football Coach
Shahala Middle School
Vancouver, WA
04.2022 - Current
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Coordinated with parents and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Provided players with development to get them ready for high school football.
7B Boys Basketball Coach
Shahala Middle School
Vancouver, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
WR Coach
Union High School
Camas, WA
06.2021 - Current
- Developed effective practice schedule to maximize team success.
- Helped athletes reach full potential with hands-on and customized approach.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Maintained student safety on field, during conditioning and on all program-related outings.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- Attended training sessions to increase knowledge and skills
C- Team Basketball Coach
Hockinson High School
Brush Prairie, WA
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Coached the team to a 9-1 record
- Helped develop play chemistry and work ethic
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed relationships with players and families to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Offered constructive feedback to the players in order to help reach goals.
WR Coach
Prairie High School
Brush Prairie, WA
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Helped coach the team to 2 playoff appearances and a league title (2019).
- Assisted head coach by overseeing practice warmups, conditioning and daily exercises while modeling technique.
- Served as our programs recruiting coordinator, planned official visits for prospective student-athletes to educational institutions and admissions events.
- Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes
- Evaluate athletes skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics ( Wide Receiver).
- Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies
- Assisted in creating our pass game, identified opponents defensive coverages.
Varsity WR Coach
Evergreen High School
Vancouver , WA
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Demonstrated proper technique for penetrating, lifting and pinning for team and coaching staff.
- Assisted head coach by overseeing practice warmups, conditioning and daily exercises while modeling technique.
- Educated individuals on importance of proper nutritional and sleep habits, demonstrating impact on physical performance.
- Individually coached struggling players to help boost confidence and meet personal goals.
- Learned all plays and studied opponent tapes to maximize knowledge for each game.
- Attended practices as scheduled, properly dressed and ready to train.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Evergreen High School
Vancouver, WA
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Helped coach the team into the 3rd seed and a trip to the playoffs.
- In order to maximize talent areas, team positions were given after evaluation of each member's knowledge, abilities, and strengths.
- On and off the court, encouraged excellent sportsmanship between rival teams.
- Served as an example of virtue to the group and the neighborhood.
- Was in charge of putting together our defensive strategy for playing against the opposition.
- Helped develop the effective floor generals that are our point guards.
Assistant WR/DB Coach
Heritage High School
Vancouver , WA
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
Vancouver, WA 09.2005 - 06.2009
Associate of Arts - Sports Medicine
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA 09.2009 - 03.2010
No Degree - Education
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Concordia University
Portland, OR 08.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts - General AA
Clark College
Vancouver, WA 09.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 09.2022 - Current
Skills
I am very mobile, a great communicator, Motivator, and hard worker I am an inspirational leader, dependable and very consistent I am a great team player, when called upon I am willing to give my 120% effort to help others achieve success
Accomplishments
I competed on the varsity level in football and basketball for two years.
played junior college basketball in college, participated in the EWU men's basketball practice squad as a player, and then transferred to Concordia University to complete my playing career.
In my capacity as a coach, I've assisted more than 50 young men in obtaining college scholarships, coached in the postseason three times, and helped Prairie High School's football program get back on track by helping it achieve a league championship for the first time in 27 years.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Western Washington University
09.2022 - Current
Head Middle School Football Coach
Shahala Middle School
04.2022 - Current
7B Boys Basketball Coach
Shahala Middle School
01.2022 - Current
WR Coach
Union High School
06.2021 - Current
C- Team Basketball Coach
Hockinson High School
04.2021 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - General AA
Clark College
09.2019 - 06.2020
WR Coach
Prairie High School
06.2018 - 04.2021
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Evergreen High School
11.2016 - 02.2017
Varsity WR Coach
Evergreen High School
06.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant WR/DB Coach
Heritage High School
08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Concordia University
08.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts - Sports Medicine
South Puget Sound Community College
09.2009 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
09.2005 - 06.2009
No Degree - Education
Eastern Washington University
05.2001 -