JOHN KWAKYE
Ohio
Summary
Skilled coaching professional with over 4 years of experience and a proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve peak performance. Expertise in developing strategic training programs, fostering collaborative team environments, and adapting to dynamic situations. Known for strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, ensuring consistent results and growth for athletes and teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach
Athens High School
The Plains
03.2026 - Current
- Develop training programs to enhance athletes' skills and performance.
- Organize practice schedules to maximize team preparation and readiness.
- Conduct regular evaluations of player performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Implement game strategies to improve overall team competitiveness during matches.
- Mentor assistant coaches in effective coaching techniques and strategies.
- Lead team meetings to discuss performance, strategy, and player development plans.
- Maintain positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Facilitate team meetings to discuss goals, review strategy, motivate players.
- Assist athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
- Serve as a mentor for student-athletes on the team by providing guidance in academics, athletics, and personal development.
Head Coach U17 Girls
Old Town Soccer Club
Logan
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Developed training programs for youth players to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Led practice sessions, emphasizing technical development and game strategy.
- Coordinated team schedules and logistics for practices and matches.
- Mentored assistant coaches in effective coaching techniques and player management.
- Assessed player performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Engaged with parents to discuss player progress and club activities.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- Provided feedback on player performances after each game or practice session.
Head Coach U17 Boys
Old Town Soccer Club
Logan
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Developed training programs for youth athletes to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Organized and led practice sessions focusing on game strategies and player development.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for tournaments and team events throughout the season.
- Communicated with parents regarding player performance, schedules, and club policies.
- Mentored assistant coaches to improve coaching techniques and team management skills.
- Evaluated player performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Fostered a positive team environment promoting sportsmanship and collaborative spirit.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Provided feedback on player performances after each game or practice session.
HEAD COACH - SOCCER (U14), FALL SEASON
Old Town Soccer Club
Logan
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Built and maintained professional relationships with parents, administrators, and community stakeholders to strengthen the athletic program's standing and support.
- Organized and conducted structured team-building sessions that improved cohesion and accountability among players with measurable engagement.
- Led pre-season conditioning programs tailored to team goals to increase player readiness for the competitive season.
- Designed sport-specific practice plans that addressed skill gaps and tactical awareness, leading to noticeable improvements in in-game decision-making and team cohesion.
- Coordinated game-day logistics and substitution strategies to maintain player energy and competitive intensity, producing more consistent performance across matches.
- Facilitated film-review sessions with athletes to diagnose mistakes and co-create corrective drills, accelerating technical refinement and collective learning.
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement, leading to a 80% increase in individual skill metrics.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field, resulting in zero disciplinary incidents during the season.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential, with over 90% attendance rate.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels, improving team fitness test scores by 90%.
- Contributed to strategic planning meetings, offering insights based on comprehensive game analyses that led to 90% more wins compared to last season.
- Designed season-long development curriculum for U14 players, aligning skill progression with competitive objectives to strengthen team performance and achieve a top position finish in the league.
- Introduced small-sided game formats and situational drills to accelerate decision-making under pressure, producing noticeable improvements in game situational awareness.
- Managed talent identification and role assignments to maximize team balance, improving on-field cohesion and match consistency across the season.
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Athen High School
Athens
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted head coach in developing practice plans and game strategies.
- Coordinated player training sessions to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Evaluated player performance to provide constructive feedback and support.
- Communicated effectively with players and parents regarding schedules and expectations.
- Facilitated drills focused on skill development and game preparation.
- Maintained equipment inventory to ensure proper functioning for practices and games.
HEAD COACH - SOCCER (U16) SPRING SEASON
Old Town Soccer Club
Logan
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed training programs for youth players to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Organized competitive matches and tournaments to provide players with valuable experience.
- Mentored assistant coaches in effective coaching techniques and player development strategies.
- Implemented practice schedules that maximized athlete participation and engagement.
- Evaluated player performance through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Coordinated with parents regarding player progress, schedules, and club events.
FOOTBALL INSTRUCTOR
Play and Learn Foundation
Accra
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Coordinated team schedules and logistics for practices and games.
- Developed training programs to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Organized practices that focused on technical drills and game strategies.
- Provided mentorship to junior coaches in training techniques and player development.
- Evaluated player performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Implemented safety protocols during training sessions to ensure player well-being.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Ghana
Ghana
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in planning and delivering physical education classes for diverse student groups.
- Coordinated logistics for sports events, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement.
- Supported faculty in developing curriculum materials for physical education courses.
- Facilitated communication between students and instructors regarding course requirements.
ATHLETE (SOCCER PLAYER)
Junior Dynamo FC
Moscow
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Centre Forward/Winger
ATHLETE (SOCCER PLAYER)
Titan FC
Legon
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Second Striker (Centre Forward)
ATHLETE (SOCCER PLAYER)
Locomotive Moscow
Moscow
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Centre Forward/Winger
Education
MS SPORTS COACHING - SOCCER
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, United States05-2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE -
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra, Ghana08-2022
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Athlete Development
- Performance analysis
- Leadership skills
- Engagement Strategies
- Game Strategy
- Physical Conditioning
- Player Motivation
- Team Building
- Talent Scouting
- Fitness Assessment
- Effective communication
- Team analysis
Certification
- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), 01/01/26
- USSF GRASSROOT SOCCER COACHING LICENSE, U.S. Soccer Learning Center, 02/01/25
Accomplishments
- U16 BOYS, OHIO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE,Gold medalist, 05/01/25
- U14 BOYS OHIO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, Silver medalist, 10/26/25
- U17 GIRLS, OHIO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE,Gold medalist, 05/03/26
- COLLEGE INTER HALL LEAGUE, Silver Medalist, 2023
- AMATEUR LEAGUE IN RUSSIA, Third Price Medal, 2016 - 2017
- STELLAR FEAT, Top Scorer, 2015 - 2016
Hobbies and Interests
- Leisure and Vacation
- Reading
- Playing soccer
References
- Ryan Merrill, Old Town Soccer Club, merrillryan13@yahoo.com, +17406035454
- Dr Ashley Allanson, Ohio University, allanson@ohio.edu, +17405930812
- Dr Austin Luguterah, University of Ghana, aluguterah@ug.edu.gh, +233244720671
- Simon Diki, Athens High School, sdiki@athenscsd.org, +17405907230
Timeline
Head Coach
Athens High School
03.2026 - Current
Head Coach U17 Girls
Old Town Soccer Club
03.2026 - 05.2026
Head Coach U17 Boys
Old Town Soccer Club
03.2026 - 05.2026
HEAD COACH - SOCCER (U14), FALL SEASON
Old Town Soccer Club
07.2025 - 10.2025
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Athen High School
05.2025 - 10.2025
HEAD COACH - SOCCER (U16) SPRING SEASON
Old Town Soccer Club
03.2025 - 05.2025
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Ghana
10.2022 - 01.2023
FOOTBALL INSTRUCTOR
Play and Learn Foundation
07.2021 - 05.2024
ATHLETE (SOCCER PLAYER)
Junior Dynamo FC
01.2016 - 01.2017
ATHLETE (SOCCER PLAYER)
Titan FC
12.2015 - 01.2016
ATHLETE (SOCCER PLAYER)
Locomotive Moscow
01.2015 - 12.2015
MS SPORTS COACHING - SOCCER
Ohio University
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE -
University of Ghana