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JORDAN POTVIN

Turtle Lake,WI

Summary

Goal-oriented Defensive Coordinator with nine-year coaching career history. Adept at defensive game plan strategies and dynamic coaching techniques. Proficient in leveraging wide-ranging talents in football coaching and motivational techniques to improve player skills. Communicates effectively to convey strategy changes and operational requirements. Driven and dedicated to empowering students to achieve athletic and academic success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach / Wide Receivers Coach

Cameron School District
03.2020 - Current
  • Research and modify defenses to fit our team size and structure.
  • Install defense for athletes and coaches to implement in practices and games.
  • Create drills for other coaches and instruct on techniques to focus on.
  • Watch film, breakdown opponent’s offense, identify best players/plays and create game plan around them.
  • Instruct defensive backs on footwork and technique.
  • Practice defensive schemes.
  • Utilize HUDL to teach correctives to my position players and tp the defense as a whole.
  • Develop practice scripts from opponents offenses for scout offense.
  • Assist head coach in game planning.
  • Attend booster club meetings.
  • Perform equipment checks and handouts.
  • Manage football summer programs, tryouts, practice schedules and routines.
  • Direct physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.
  • Contributed to 9 victories by developing strategic defensive game plans and calling plays during games.
  • Work cooperatively with athletic program to provide positive leadership and coaching for team's defensive players.
  • Provide group and individual guidance on sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve winning results.
  • Promote proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Facilitate group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Train athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.

Assistant High School Football Coach

Siren School District
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Coached Defensive Backs and Wide Receivers.
  • Watched and broke down scout film.
  • Assisted with or ran drills for various positions.
  • Called offensive and defensive plays for the JV.
  • Assisted in game planning for varsity games.
  • Prepared equipment and addressed team needs before games.
  • Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families, and community members.
  • Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize player and team success.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.

Volunteer High School Football Coach

Siren School District
08.2014 - 11.2017
  • Prepared equipment and medical supplies for games and practices.
  • Assisted head coaches for JV and Varsity teams with drills and team functions.
  • Ran JV offense.
  • Acted as wide receivers and defensive backs coach for Varsity and JV.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.

Head Basketball Coach

University Of Wisconsin, Barron County
10.2015 - 11.2016
  • Recruited student-athletes within the college.
  • Worked with Athletic Director on building the program.
  • Created practice schedules.
  • Designed a conditioning program.
  • Traveled to area high schools to evaluate and recruit athletes.
  • Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
  • Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.

Assistant Football Coach, Jr High

Siren School District
08.2014 - 11.2014
  • Taught basic fundamentals and skills of football to young athletes.
  • Developed drills aimed at improving motor function.
  • Created team-building exercises to emphasize teamwork.
  • Aided head Jr High coaches in monitoring athlete behavior.
  • Counseled players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance.
  • Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.

Education

Master of Science - Coaching and Sports Education

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Science

Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN
05.2018

Skills

  • Defensive Drills, Schemes, Strategies, & Game Plan
  • Player Development & Motivation
  • Problem Solving
  • Game Preparation
  • Play Calling
  • Practice Planning
  • Performance Analysis
  • Leadership Abilities
  • Opponent Scouting
  • Self-Motivation
  • Film Analysis
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Accomplishments

  • Delivered first Conference title in over 10 years
  • Held conference opponents to an average 15 points per game in 2023 season
  • Conference Defensive Player of the Year for 2023
  • Four players on the State of Wisconsin, All Region Defensive Players List
  • Achieved highest playoff level run in school's history in 2023 (reaching Level 3)
  • Forced 23 turnovers on the season

Timeline

Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach / Wide Receivers Coach

Cameron School District
03.2020 - Current

Assistant High School Football Coach

Siren School District
08.2019 - 10.2019

Head Basketball Coach

University Of Wisconsin, Barron County
10.2015 - 11.2016

Volunteer High School Football Coach

Siren School District
08.2014 - 11.2017

Assistant Football Coach, Jr High

Siren School District
08.2014 - 11.2014

Master of Science - Coaching and Sports Education

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Science

Concordia University

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