Jon Smith
Columbia,SC
Summary
Football Coach focused on cultivating hardworking and focused athletes and teams with emphasis on Brotherhood and perseverance. Vast knowledge of South Carolina High School League game rules and regulations. Eager to lead Football programs to Region & State Championships, all while continuing to cultivate & enhance the Culture within the program.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Football Coach
Spring Valley High School
Columbia , SC
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted with special teams coaching duties when needed.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Selected optimal plays and maneuvers, leveraging individual and collective team strengths to build strategy.
- Served as liaison between head coach, coordinators, and position coaches in order to ensure effective communication throughout the program.
- Provided guidance to players regarding proper technique, play execution, and mental preparation for competition.
- Reviewed video footage of past performances in order to provide feedback on individual player technique or team strategy adjustments.
- Developed offensive game plans and strategies to maximize the team's potential.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Organized weekly practices focused on improving the team's overall offensive proficiency.
- Engaged with boosters and alumni groups in order to promote fundraising.
- Coordinated with other coaches to develop a cohesive offensive attack plan that effectively utilized each player's strengths.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Collaborated with strength and conditioning staff members in order to develop comprehensive training programs tailored towards enhancing players' physical capabilities.
- Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Varsity Assistant Head Coach /Running Back Coach
Ridge View High School
Columbia, SC
2020 - 12.2023
- Weekly involvement with the offensive game planning & practice prep.
- Oversaw rigorous practice sessions to enhance individual skills and team gameplay in absence of HC.
- Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Responsible for providing quality instruction to team & parents.
- Assist with Strength & Conditioning Program
- Running back development
- Assist HC with eligibility, staffing, and game day set up.
- Assisted HC with college recruiting
Head JV Football Coach
Ridge View High School
Columbia , SC
2018 - 2020
- Adhered to all applicable compliance standards, including upholding nondiscriminatory practices when selecting, assigning and disciplining players.
- Put together packed schedule of practices, group events and competitive games.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Checked equipment and monitored common areas to maintain neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
- Monitored academic performance of student-athletes in addition to athletic progress.
- Worked with Touchdown club, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
- Assessed student behavior and academic achievements to determine continued eligibility for program.
- Collaborated with other coaches to maintain consistent athletic program.
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
- Established an academic foundation by implementing a mandatory study hall for all freshman & sophomore players.
- Responsible for eligibility & game day set up.
- Beautification of weight room
- Coordinated the Annual Vyncint Smith (NFL Player) Youth Camp on RV Campus
- Improved W/L record each year
- 2018: 4-3
- 2019: 6-2
Head Football Coach Summit Parkway
Summit Parkway Middle School
Columbia, SC
2015 - 2018
- Put together packed schedule of practices, group events and competitive games.
- Evaluated player talent and physical skills to determine correct team assignments.
- Worked with school leaders to set appropriate standards for program participation and recognition.
- Gave presentations on sports program to school administrators, for player families and at community events.
- Adhered to all applicable compliance standards, including upholding nondiscriminatory practices when selecting, assigning and disciplining players.
- Organized players' nights and other special events to promote sports program and cultivate positive relations with players, families and local community members.
- Managed detailed program records, including forms, reports and permission sheets.
- Organized season timetable and scouted other teams for tactical aims.
- Collaborated with other coaches to maintain consistent athletic program.
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
- Checked equipment and monitored common areas to maintain neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
- Imparted discipline to all team members and collaborated for great performance.
- Assessed student behavior and academic achievements to determine continued eligibility for program.
- Responsible for daily practice plans & game day set up.
- Established an academic foundation by implementing a mandatory study hall for 7th & 8th grade players.
- Assisted Athletic Director with eligibility & game day set up.
- Purchasing for athletic programs
- Improved W/L record each year
- 2015: 3-3
- 2016: 5-1
- 2017: 6-0
B-Team Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Coach
Westwood High School
Columbia , South Carolina
2013 - 2015
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
- Collaborated with other coaches to maintain consistent athletic program.
- Checked equipment and monitored common areas to maintain neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
- Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Established and Coordinated the Jr. Redhawk Camp
- Assisted OC with game day play calling
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Minior in Biology
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC05.2001
Skills
- Weight management expert
- Weight training
- Fitness equipment expertise
- Player evaluations
- Mentoring and coaching
- Eligibility rules
References
Perry Parks, Jr
(803) 847-0763
April Shell
(803) 260-1297
Mr. Carey Rich Sr.
(803) 309-8884
Timeline
Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Football Coach
Spring Valley High School
03.2024 - Current
Varsity Assistant Head Coach /Running Back Coach
Ridge View High School
2020 - 12.2023
Head JV Football Coach
Ridge View High School
2018 - 2020
Head Football Coach Summit Parkway
Summit Parkway Middle School
2015 - 2018
B-Team Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Coach
Westwood High School
2013 - 2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Minior in Biology
Charleston Southern University
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