JOSEF VENUS
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated coach with 13 years of experience developing athletes on and off the field. Proven success in building competitive programs, fostering academic and athletic excellence, and guiding players to grow as well-rounded individuals and teammates. Skilled in strategy, leadership, and program management, with a strong commitment to cultivating a culture of discipline, teamwork, and personal growth at all levels.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Offensive Coordinator / Asst. Athletic Director / Head Coach Track & Field
Dutchtown High School
Geismar, LA
07.2021 - Current
- Served as Assistant Athletic Director, Head Track & Field Coach, Co-Offensive Coordinator, and Sports Media Director at Dutchtown High School.
- Helped lead the football program to three consecutive District 5-5A Championships while building a run-focused offense that averaged 220 rushing yards per game.
- In 2023, the team posted an 11-2 record and made its first-ever appearance in the 5A State Semifinals.
- Led the track & field team to success at both indoor and outdoor state championships, including back-to-back district titles-the program's first since 2014.
- As Sports Media Director, launched a first-of-its-kind program in partnership with REV and the LHSAA, providing students with paid internships in filming, directing, and broadcasting athletic events across the state.
Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach / Powerlifting Coach
Lutcher High School
Lutcher, LA
03.2016 - 07.2021
- Coached at Lutcher High School for five years under Head Coach Dwain Jenkins, serving as Run Game Coordinator.
- Contributed to the first back-to-back state championships in school history.
- Additional accomplishments included setting the school rushing record in the 2020 season and producing the most rushing yards ever recorded in a state championship game (2016).
Offensive Line Coach / Assistant Baseball Coach
St. Charles High School
LaPlace, LA
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Coached one football season and two baseball seasons at St. Charles Catholic, serving as Offensive Line Coach under Head Coach Frank Monica and assisting Head Baseball Coach Wayne Stein.
- The football team finished 10-3 with a state semifinal appearance.
Assistant Offensive Line Coach / Tight Ends coach
Archbishop Rummel High School
Metairie, LA
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Spent three seasons with the Rummel Raiders under Head Coaches Jay Roth and Nick Monica.
- During that time, the program won back-to-back state championships and made one additional semifinal appearance.
- Rummel was nationally ranked for three consecutive seasons.
- Also served as Varsity Baseball Coach and Special Teams Coach.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology & Social Studies
Nicholls State University
05.2017
Coursework towards B.A. - Secondary Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
05.2016
Associate's Degree - Psychology
Delgado Community
05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Lutcher High School
05.2011
Skills
- Team culture cultivation
- Teamwork
- NCAA rules knowledge
- LHSAA rules knowledge
- Recruiting protocols
- Program management
- Collaboration with administration
- High-performing program development
- Public speaking
- Athlete motivation
- Scouting
- Player evaluation
- Conditioning program design
- Training program implementation
- Game management
- Offensive strategy development
- In-game adjustments
- Rules understanding
- Regulations understanding
- Compliance standards understanding
Accomplishments
2021, Lutcher
Proficiency Summary
Passionate, versatile and accomplished coach known for his leadership across multiple roles in his career. A proven track record of success, guiding athletes through building championship cultures on and off the playing fields. Fostering relationships with coaches and student athletes is at the forefront of his coaching philosophy. Development of strong character values that lay the foundation of elite and prestigious programs. With a background in collegiate athletics and years of coaching experience, Venus brings a unique blend of expertise, leadership, and innovation to any coaching environment.
Certification
SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHING CERTIFICATE
Timeline
Co-Offensive Coordinator / Asst. Athletic Director / Head Coach Track & Field
Dutchtown High School
07.2021 - Current
Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach / Powerlifting Coach
Lutcher High School
03.2016 - 07.2021
Offensive Line Coach / Assistant Baseball Coach
St. Charles High School
01.2015 - 02.2016
Assistant Offensive Line Coach / Tight Ends coach
Archbishop Rummel High School
10.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology & Social Studies
Nicholls State University
Coursework towards B.A. - Secondary Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Associate's Degree - Psychology
Delgado Community
High School Diploma - undefined
Lutcher High School
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