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John Nestor

Oak Lawn,IL

Summary

I have been around athletics and the sport of football by competing at the highest levels & I've also been able to impact athletes through coaching High School & College Football. I'm seeking the Head Football Coach position within the Brentwood Academy Football Program that is well-respected throughout the country & a leader in athlete growth, stability, and faith. My energy, passion & leadership qualities in the sport of football have been officially commended by my colleagues for a high level of professionalism in the industry. My credentials and accomplishments listed below will offer you a glimpse of the impact I've had on young men and football programs throughout the country. I feel the qualities I have instilled in me will add value to your elite program. My number one objective is to always establish a winning culture and a winning mindset through team continuity and team expectations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Varsity Assistant/Safeties

Mount Carmel High School
06.2021 - Current

*Helped team to a Pre season #23 in the nation ranking.

*Playing for consecutive state championships this weekend.

*Gave up an average of 13.7 points per game in one of the toughest conferences in the country.

*Assistant coach on the Varsity coaching the DB's.

*Prepared the players every week with game specific drills, film evaluation, and preparation for the weekly opponent.

*Studied and broke down film.

*FR Defensive Coordinator(2021).

*2021 Conference Champions 9-0!!

*Defensively only gave up 30 points all year which is an average of 3.34 points per game.

*Always had our players locked in and focused on the task at hand.

*Established a winning culture immediatly and set the tone for expectations.

Defensive Backs Coach

University Of St. Francis
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Season postponed to the Spring due to Covid.
  • Duties would have included coaching and instructing defensive backs.
  • Preparing weekly scouting reports and tendency charts.
  • Breaking down film on ourselves.
  • Breaking down opponent film.
  • Putting together weekly gameplan.
  • Working with the staff on how to improve our performance and what we can do better as a unit and as a defense.

Defensive Backs Coach/Asst. Special Teams Coach

Lincoln-Way East High School
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Allowed 6.2 points per game
  • Installed footwork fundamentals & drills
  • Prepared weekly analysis to get players ready for weekly opponent.
  • Study & edit film.
  • Helped prepare weekly scouting reports.
  • Studied opponents tendencies and helped put corners in situations for success.
  • Scouted opponents in person throughout the year.
  • Helped lead the best defense in the state of Illinois to several records including: points allowed, yardage allowed, rushing defense & passing defense.
  • Led punt block unit with a league high 5 punt blocks which resulted in 2 TD's & 3 others that set up scores.
  • Prepared weekly special teams presentation for punt block unit.
  • Helped team win the 8A State Championship.
  • Helped team to the USA Today #24 Ranked team in the nation at the end of the season.
  • Helped team to the USA Today #4 Ranked team in the midwest at the end of the season.

Staff Assistant

University Of Wisconsin-Madison
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • ALWAYS 1st one in the building & the LAST one to leave
  • Helped team get off to a 7-4 start with big wins against Nebraska, Purdue & Iowa
  • Organized and created weekly scouting reports
  • Highlighted key detailed analysis on opponent each week
  • Put defensive players in the best possible positions for success based on scouting report analysis
  • Prepared defensive players each week with film breakdown via scouting report
  • Helped implement weekly goals for strength & conditioning program
  • Helped set up lifts/weights for specific training
  • Give feedback to players on proper technique and provided safe environment for maximum results
  • Coached the following players that were drafted in the NFL:
  • D'cota Dixon-Bucs(Und.)
  • Ryan Connelly-Giants(5th Rnd)
  • TJ Edwards-Eagles(Und)
  • Andrew Van Ginkel-Dolphins(5th Rnd)
  • Alec Ingold-Raiders(Und)
  • Chris Orr-Panthers(Und)
  • Beau Benschawel-Lions(Und)
  • Jonathan Taylor-Colts(2nd Rnd)
  • Michael Dieter-Dolphins(3rd Rnd)
  • David Edwards-Rams(5th Rnd)
  • Zack Baun-Saints(3rd Rnd)
  • Tyler Biadasz-Cowboys(4th Rnd)
  • Quintez Cephus-Lions(5th Rnd)
  • Jack Sanborn-Bears(Und)
  • Jake Ferguson-Cowboys(4th Rnd)
  • Scott Nelson-Seahawks(Und)
  • Logan Bruss-Rams(3rd Rnd)
  • Matt Henningsen-Broncos(6th Rnd)
  • Faion Hicks-Broncoss(7th Rnd)
  • Danny Davis III-Packers(Und)
  • Kendric Pryor-Bengals(Und)
  • Josh Seltzner-Colts(Und)
  • Caesar Williams-Rams(Und)

Volunteer Camp Coach

University Of Alabama
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Selected to coach at Head Football Coach Nick Saban's High School & Youth Football Camp
  • Taught position specific(DB's) drills and techniques
  • Mentored players and prospects throughout the duration of each camp
  • Coached alongside the Alabama Coaching Staff
  • Prepared each practice with specific drills and coverage schemes to implement & work on
  • Watched & studied film with all players and coaches
  • Evaluated all players with detailed written analysis

Defensive Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator

Benet Academy High School
06.2014 - 07.2018


  • Instrumental in leading team to four consecutive playoff appearances
  • Led the number one defense in the conference and a top ten ranking in the state of Illinois to the IHSA 7A State Semi-Finals in back to back years(2016 & 2017)
  • Our defenses caused 68 TURNOVERS in two seasons!!
  • Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various situations
  • Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons
  • Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner
  • Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community
  • Demonstrated a high level of respect for opponents, officials and facilities
  • Prepared scouting reports and distributed copies to head coach and assistant coaches each week
  • Studied and analyzed film on opponent each week
  • Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions
  • Developed positive relationships with parents, school and the community
  • Worked with football coaching staff regarding scouting reports and game strategies for opponents
  • Maintained high academic standards for all student athletes and enforced academic discipline
  • Experienced in HUDL
  • Microsoft Word/Excel

Recruiting Coordinator/Director Of Player Personnel

Benet Academy HS
06.2014 - 07.2018
  • Almost five years experience in team operations in player development, player personnel & recruiting
  • Organized student athlete highlight clips by their position
  • Managed the schedules of prospective student athletes during their visits on our campus
  • Coordinated all recruiting visits with players and their families
  • Study and edit film of all student athlete prospects
  • Developed recruiting boards and had them categorized in four areas. On the field, off the field, in the classroom & in the community
  • Gave detailed reports on each student athlete to all on the field coaches
  • Ensured every player was academically monitored to make sure they achieved their academic goals every semester.
  • Had a team average of a 29 on the ACT.
  • Coordinate all summer youth camps and all summer varsity events off campus
  • Prepared strategic evaluation days for every player so each player could be properly developed during the season and especially in the off season
  • Gave detailed account of every player on our personnel board for both sides of the ball to the Head Coach as to their position on the field

Defensive Coordinator/Assisant Head Coach

St. John's JV
06.2012 - 11.2013
  • Implemented & installed Defensive scheme
  • Taught position specific drills
  • Provided safe environment for players to learn and grow as a football player
  • Daily chalk talks
  • Created weekly scouting reports
  • Studied and broke down film
  • Oversaw 5 assistant coaches and facilitated direction of the defense
  • Managed game decisions & made defensive calls to put players in position for success
  • Make halftime adjustments with assistant coaches input and player input

Defensive Back/Wide Receivers Coach

Lincoln-Way East High School
06.2001 - 11.2003
  • Prepared scouting reports for weekly opponents
  • Studied & Broke down film on weekly opponent
  • Teach position specific drills
  • Daily chalk talks
  • Teach proper techniques for offensive and defensive players
  • Make game day adjustments

Education

Associate of Science - Business

Miami University
Oxford, OH

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2017

Skills

  • Extensive football knowledge
  • Motivator
  • Team building
  • Sports enthusiast
  • Diligent
  • Dynamic Interpersonal
  • Communication
  • Goal orientated
  • Problem solver
  • Delegation & follow through
  • Highly organized
  • Excellent Leadership Skills
  • Positive Role Model
  • Coaching Experience
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Team Operations
  • Sound judgment
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Knowledgable & detail orientated
  • Microsoft Word/Excel
  • Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses

Accomplishments

  • 13 post-season appearances in 15 years
  • Three Semi-finals Appearances, Two back to back Final Fours, 2 State Championships
  • 3 Conference Championships
  • 3 Undefeated Seasons
  • 2019 Illinois 8A State Champions
  • 2019 USA Today #24 Ranked Team in the Country
  • 2019 USA Today #4 Ranked Team in the Midwest
  • 2023 Pre-Season USA Today #23 National Ranking
  • Playing for B2B State Championships
  • Of the players I coached:
  • 105 Playing college football, 43 playing Division 1, 27 playing in NFL
  • 7 All-Americans
  • 13 Big Ten Selections
  • 54 All-Conference Selections
  • 23 All-Area Selections
  • 6 All-City Selections
  • 18 All-State Selections
  • USA Today Mr. Illinois First Team
  • 2 Illinois Gatorade Player's of the Year
  • Under Armour All-American
  • 18 Team MVP's
  • 5 Defensive Player of the Year Awards
  • Developed student-athletes that went on to play at: Wisconsin, Arizona State, Wake Forest, Michigan, Notre Dame, Iowa, Harvard, Ohio State, Northwestern, Bowling Green, Eastern Illinois, Illinois, Vanderbilt, Oklahoma State, Miami University, Ohio Univ, Butler, Carthage College, Air Force, Dayton, Illinois State, Claremont-McKenna, St. Norbert's, Wisconsin-Whitewater, Valparaiso, Holy Cross, etc...

Playing Career

*Played Defensive Back at Miami University

*Played safety & nickel

*Special Teams Contributor

*Letter Winner

*Tomahawk victory against a Northwestern team that went to the Rose Bowl

*Played Defensive Back at Marist High School in Chicago

*ESCC All-Conference Selection

*Southtown Economist All-Area Selection

*Honorable Mention All-State Selection

*Helped team to two consecutive playoff births reaching the second round on both occasions.

*4 year Letter Winner

*Defensive Player of the Year

Timeline

Varsity Assistant/Safeties

Mount Carmel High School
06.2021 - Current

Defensive Backs Coach

University Of St. Francis
08.2020 - 12.2020

Defensive Backs Coach/Asst. Special Teams Coach

Lincoln-Way East High School
06.2019 - 11.2019

Staff Assistant

University Of Wisconsin-Madison
08.2018 - 11.2018

Volunteer Camp Coach

University Of Alabama
06.2018 - 06.2018

Defensive Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator

Benet Academy High School
06.2014 - 07.2018

Recruiting Coordinator/Director Of Player Personnel

Benet Academy HS
06.2014 - 07.2018

Defensive Coordinator/Assisant Head Coach

St. John's JV
06.2012 - 11.2013

Defensive Back/Wide Receivers Coach

Lincoln-Way East High School
06.2001 - 11.2003

Associate of Science - Business

Miami University

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Liberty University
John Nestor