Joshua Blythe
Japan
Summary
Goal-oriented Defensive Coordinator with 5-year career history, including 2 championships. Adept at leveraging wide-ranging talents in football coaching and motivational techniques to improve player skills. Communicates effectively to convey strategy changes and operational requirements
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary PE Teacher
DoDEA
08.2017 - Current
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
Ryukyu Guardian Lions
06.2021 - Current
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Enhanced player skill development with targeted drills and personalized feedback.
- Developed comprehensive game plans tailored to exploit opponents'' weaknesses.
- Revised game-day strategies by conducting thorough opponent analysis and scouting reports.
Defensive Line Coach
Kadena High School DoDEA
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided critical feedback during film study sessions, highlighting areas of improvement for individual players while reinforcing successful techniques.
- Contributed to overall team success through active participation in staff meetings, offering insights into defensive line strategy adjustments or personnel changes as needed.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among players by emphasizing discipline both on and off the field.
- Maximized player potential by teaching advanced techniques such as hand placement, leverage tactics, and proper footwork.
Varsity Defensive Coordinator
Kadena High School DoDEA
11.2022 - Current
- Managed football summer programs, practice schedules and routines.
- Collaborated with head coach to design game plans tailored to each opponent''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Managed sideline adjustments during games based on opponent''s tendencies or changing conditions for better game outcomes.
- Increased team''s defensive efficiency by frequently reviewing game film with players to address individual areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education / Coaching
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IASkills
- Talent evaluation
- Physical Conditioning
- Teaching fundamentals
- Schedule Coordination
- Defensive game plan strategies
- Travel Coordination
- Play Calling
- Athlete safety
Accomplishments
- Achieved 10:2 record in 2 years at Kadena HS (2022, 4:1; 2023, 6:1)
- Held team rival to negative total offense while creating 10 turnovers
- Helped build RGL's program from the ground up, with 40+ athletes.
Timeline
Varsity Defensive Coordinator
Kadena High School DoDEA
11.2022 - Current
Defensive Line Coach
Kadena High School DoDEA
06.2022 - 11.2022
Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
Ryukyu Guardian Lions
06.2021 - Current
Elementary PE Teacher
DoDEA
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education / Coaching
University of Northern Iowa
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