JASON LUTHER

To obtain the Director of Extracurricular Activities position within the Portville Central School District

• Pennsylvania Elementary (K-6) Teaching Certificate
• Pennsylvania Elementary (K-6) Level II Teaching Certificate
• NYS Teaching Certification (1-6)
• Act 34 Compliance
• Act 151
• Act 114 FBI Clearance

• 2023-Present Portville Central School Head JV Girls Softball Coach
• Teaches proper mechanics in hitting, fielding, throwing, base-running, and catching.
• Clearly explains drills, positions, expectations, and roles
• Assists in a deeper understanding of game strategy
• 2021-Present Portville Central School Head JV Girls Basketball Coach
• Builds solid foundations in shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork, and defense.
• Prepares players for the pace and physicality of varsity play
• Helps athletes progress in basketball IQ, confidence, and consistency
• Breaks down skills clearly and teaches correct technique
• 2019-Present Olean Synergy Travel Head Softball Coach (8u, 10u, 12u)
• Player Development- Provide age-appropriate training plans and progression
• Create structured, purposeful practice plans.
• Game Management- Communicate expectations to athletes and parents for tournaments and schedules
• 2019-2021 Portville Central School Head Modified Boy’s Basketball Coach
• Implemented fundamentals: dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, defense
• Provides age-appropriate drills and progressive instruction
• Sets clear expectations for behavior and responsibility
• 2018-Present Portville Central School Varsity Assistant Football Coach
• Defensive Coordinator: Linebacker/Defensive Line
• Coordinated and implements defensive scheme installation
• Assists in player development, opponent scouting, program culture building and daily practice planning
• 2016-2018 Port Allegany High School Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
• Oversaw Port Allegany girls basketball program (Elem-Varsity)
• Serving as the PAYBL director/coordinator
• Prepared daily practice schedules to include specific skills
• Developed offensive and defensive schemes
• Monitored student-athlete academic advances
• Developed and implemented strength and conditioning program
• 2009-2016 Port Allegany High School Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
• Oversaw Port Allegany boys basketball program (Elem-Varsity)
• 2009-2015 Port Allegany High School Varsity Assistant Football Coach
• Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach
• Prepared/Implemented daily player development drills
• Developed weekly offensive schemes
• Developed school, state, and Big 30 all-time leading passer in multiple statistical categories
• Offense led state in scoring- 47.5 PPG.
• 2009-2011 Port Allegany High School Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach
• Infield/Pitching Coach
• Prepared/Implemented daily player development drills.
• 2007-2009 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
• 2002-2003 Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
• Recruiting High School Seniors to participate in the UPB basketball Program
• Organized placement of key players, roles, and positions
• Designed and Implemented drills for perimeter players
• Prepared practice schedules to include specific skills
• Assisted in film preparation and strategy
• 2006-2007 McDonough High School Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach
• Assisted in the coordination of all drills and activities for practices games
• Implemented all rules and guidelines of the McDonough basketball program values
• 2004-2006 Franklinville Central School Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
• Assisted in the coordination of all drills and activities for practices and games
• Prepared players to eventually excel at recognizing particular weaknesses in opposing players
• Generated daily practice schedules to include specific skills
• Assisted and influenced team decision making at varsity level
• 2004-2006 Franklinville Central School Junior Varsity Baseball Coach
• Coordinated all drills and activities for practices
• Generated practice schedules to include specific skills
• Worked with middle infielders and outfielders on all aspects of the game
• 2004-2006 Franklinville Central School Junior Varsity and Assistant Varsity Football Coach
• Coordinated drills and activities for practices
• Implemented defensive schemes as JV defensive coordinator
• Assisted in preparation for defensive schemes against weekly opponents (Scout Team Coordinator)
• Influenced team decision making at varsity level
• Managed strength training and conditioning program
• 2003-2004 Ellicottville Central School Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
• Created offensive and defensive schemes