Jose L. Torres
Edgewater Park
Summary
Dynamic, motivated, insightful Soccer Coach, Martial Arts Instructor and Executive with 25+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Eager to join the Camden College community. Strength in instilling self-confidence, self- awareness and discipline to children and adults of all ages not only in the martial arts classroom but as demonstrated through the past 27 years of successfully coaching sports at various levels including collegiate, youth, travel, EDP and high school. Demonstrates successful classroom/athletic management with a focus on differentiated instruction.
Skilled Coach specializing in building and overseeing school programs. Background includes classroom instruction and team management. Record-winning history in Martial Arts & Soccer as both athlete and coach. Considered valued asset in any sports program.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Bucks County Community College Soccer
2022.01 - Current
- Works with Head Coach to improve performance, skills and techniques of players
- Facilitates practices, scrimmages and games
- Established Mens soccer ID camps; recruiting potential players
- Collaborates with the Head Coach to achieve the goals of the program; meet and exceed expectations (ESAC Conference Champions 2022)
- Helped produce 10 all-conference players over the last 3 years as well as 1 All-American
Executive Director
North American Federation of Martial Arts
2005.01 - Current
- Founded and directs organization that has over 2,500 competitors and 250 martial arts schools from countries all across the world.
- Teaches seminars on how to run a successful business, athletic high performance, martial arts kata and kumite
- Hosts Martial Arts Experience Podcast
- Appointed as Assistant North American Director of the World General Federation Tang Soo Do and as the US Liaison to Korea.
- Past Director for former Governor Schwarzenegger’s Sports Festival and Tournament Director for USA Taekwondo hosting the Junior Olympic and National qualifier for the state of NJ
After-School Martial Arts Instructor
Magowan Elementary School, Edgewater Park, NJ
2004.01 - Current
- Instruct students K- 4th grade in Korean martial arts training.
- Develop stranger awareness program for school aged children.
CEO/Founder
Team Torres Martial Arts, Edgewater Park/Lambertville, NJ
2000.01 - Current
- Instruct children and adults the martial arts of Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do from 3 years of age to 70 years of age.
- Teach weapons discipline, Korean terms, with a focus on mental and physical health and safety.
- Provide children instruction in self- defense, proper martial arts techniques and conditioning.
- Provide weapons instructional classes in staff, sai’s, nunchukas, and kamas.
- Train children to compete in the AAU Junior Olympics.
- Partner with Parent Teacher Organizations teaching self- defense classes to their members.
- Established and directs annual Summer Camp Program for martial arts and non-martial arts students.
Martial Arts Instructor
Wee Kids Early Childhood Education Day Care
2006.01 - 2021.01
- Instruct children ages 4-6 in basic martial arts training.
- Facilitate children in basic motor skill development.
Alternative High School/Middle School Martial Arts Instructor
Greenburg Academy
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Instruct High School/ Middle School age children in basic martial arts fundamentals.
- Developed program for school aged children with various physical and social disorders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Pennsylvania State University
01.2000
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Motivational leadership style
- Team management
- Strategic planning
- Recruitment strategies
- Program leadership
- Recruitment
- Special events planning
- Media relations
Certification
- NJYS- (F) License Coaches
- SafeSport Certified
- Rutgers Safety Clinic Certified
- IFA International Fitness Association Certification-Personal Trainer/Aerobic Kickboxing Instructor
Timeline
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Bucks County Community College Soccer
2022.01 - Current
Alternative High School/Middle School Martial Arts Instructor
Greenburg Academy
2008.01 - 2010.01
Martial Arts Instructor
Wee Kids Early Childhood Education Day Care
2006.01 - 2021.01
Executive Director
North American Federation of Martial Arts
2005.01 - Current
After-School Martial Arts Instructor
Magowan Elementary School, Edgewater Park, NJ
2004.01 - Current
CEO/Founder
Team Torres Martial Arts, Edgewater Park/Lambertville, NJ
2000.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Pennsylvania State University
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Edgewater Park Athletic Association, 1995, Present, Coach youth boys soccer ages 4- above for Edgewater Park Athletic Association., Awarded Coach of the Year by South Jersey Boys Soccer, Coach boys basketball for boys ages 10 and above, Coach and Commissioner for Flag Football for boys ages 6 and above, implementing NFL Flag Football rules and regulations, Established Flag Football Championship at the Wells Fargo Center in conjunction with the Philadelphia Soul., Work on game schedules, ordering uniforms, field usage
- Edgewater Park Athletic Association Board President, 2012, 2021, 2025, Preside and create agendas for regular monthly General Public and Executive Board Meetings, Responsible for successful special events such as Soccer, Basketball and Baseball/Softball Opening Day., Approve annual audit and responsible for maintaining operating budget., Responsible for bringing first EDP level soccer program to Edgewater Park (Liverpool Soccer Academy)., Responsible for first travel basketball program residing from Edgewater Park., Promote giving back to the community and working jointly with our school district and township., Donated all funds for entire middle school to attend a skating trip as part of their PBSIS initiative., Established Edgewater Park Town Takeover with the Philadelphia Soul., Responsible for establishing new fundraising programs/obtaining sponsors for association, Provide timely responses within twenty-four hours to all parental questions/concerns and complaints.
- Burlington City HS Varsity Boys Summer League Head Coach, 2022
- Edgewater Park U19 United- Boys Head Coach, 2019, 2022
- Hun School of Princeton HS Varsity Boys Summer League Head Coach, 2021, 2022