JEFFERY KARAM
Teacher/Coach
Bath,PA
Summary
Experienced professional wrestling coach with a track record of success in leading wrestling programs. Skilled at creating a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and dedication, leading to consistent improvement and high performance. Known for adaptability and a results-driven approach, employing strategic planning and advanced coaching techniques to achieve desired outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Bethlehem Area School District
09.1995 - Current
- Participated in extracurricular activities to foster positive school culture and support students and staff
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by encouraging open communication about student progress in physical education class
- Planned individual and group activities designed to meet student needs and objectives
- Instructed students on proper techniques for various sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field
- Taught students vital strategies for achieving and maintaining good body health
- Created and implemented engaging lessons to promote physical activity, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Promoted teamwork through group sports activities and partner-related games
- Maintained records of student attendance and performance in physical education classes
- Monitored equipment inventory levels and communicated with administrators regarding necessary supplies or repairs
- Provided individualized instruction when needed to help struggling students reach their goals
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety regulations when leading sport activities or exercises
- Collaborated with faculty members to evaluate and improve curriculum
Head Wrestling Coach
Bethlehem Catholic High School
05.2009 - 04.2023
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress both athletically and academically
- Developed a comprehensive training program for wrestlers to improve physical and mental conditioning
- Cultivated strong relationships with alumni in order to increase support for the program
- Prepared practice plans with drills designed to improve skills in takedowns, escapes, reversals and pinning combinations
- Monitored student-athlete academic progress and ensured compliance with NCAA eligibility requirements
- Researched new techniques and strategies from other successful programs to implement into own system
- Created an atmosphere that encouraged team unity and respect among athletes
- Traveled with team to away contests
- Contact parents of players to provide information and answer questions
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Classroom Computer Technology
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health and Physical Education
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA05.1990
Skills
- Athletic coaching
- Motor skills development
- Grading and reporting
- Student motivation
- Goals and objectives
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Individualized instruction
- Inventory management
- Compliance
- Relationship building
- Physically fit
- Verbal and written communication
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Effective communication
- Self motivation
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Practice planning
- Safety regulations
- Parent engagement
- Recruiting talent
- Strength and conditioning
- Expert technique instruction
- First aid and CPR certified
- Wrestling strategies
- Wrestling techniques
- Excellent communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Coaching experience
Accomplishments
Coached over 60 PIAA State Medalists
Coached 19 PIAA State Champions
Most Team Titles in PIAA History
PIAA State Record: 14 years producing a State Champion
Nationally Ranked: 14 consecutive years
Produced All American/National Champion: 11 consecutive years in Division 1
Certification
BLS Instructor/Certified
Awards
- National Wrestling Coaches Association- Coach of the Year 2021-2022
- NHSCA National Coach of the Year 2023
- 2X Pennsylvania Coach of the Year
- 9 PIAA State Team Championships and 7 PIAA Individual Team Championships
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Head Wrestling Coach
Bethlehem Catholic High School
05.2009 - 04.2023
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Bethlehem Area School District
09.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health and Physical Education
Lock Haven University
Master of Science (M.S.) - Classroom Computer Technology
Wilkes University
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