Joshua Brown Willis
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Experienced football coach with a proven track record in athlete development. Known for consistent and structured game plan that creates a safe environment for players to grow.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Varsity Wide Recievers's Coach
La Quinta High School
La Quinta, California
03.2000 - 12.2000
- Created practice plans and drills to help improve athletes
- Collaborated with other coaches to create training objectives and goals.
- Created a consistent and stable environment for the kids to grow their football skills
- Established a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
Junior Varsity Coaching Consultant
Indio High School
Indio, California
03.2008 - 12.2009
- Analyzing film to help develop a strong game plan
- Assisting in the creation of the playbook
- Game time adjustments
- Mentored head coach on athlete/parent communication to foster positive relationships
Frosh/Soph Defensive Coordinator
Desert Hot Springs High School
Desert Hot Springs, California
03.2011 - 12.2011
- Developed and installed the defensive playbook
- Create practice plans and drills to teach safe tackling
- Call defensive plays during game time
Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator
La Quinta High School
La Quinta, California
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Teach JV athletes the Varsity defensive system, teach basic alignments and make sure players are varsity ready
- Create drills to teach safe tackling
- Call defensive plays during game time
Varisty Running Back/Linebacker Coach
La Quinta High School
La Quinta, California
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Creating running back drills, teaching ball security and helping install the run game
- Creating linebacker drills and teaching downhill tackling
- Making sure linebackers are aligned, understand assignments and gap responsibility
- Game time substitutions
- Communicate with offensive/defensive coordinators to ensure vision is being met
Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator
La Quinta High School
La Quinta, CA
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Taught JV athletes Varsity defensive system and basic alignments to prepare players for varsity competition
- Developed drills focused on safe tackling techniques to enhance player safety and skill
- Directed defensive strategy in real-time
Varsity Wide Receiver's Coach
La Quinta High School
La Quinta, California
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Created practice plans and drills to help improve athletes
- Created a consistent and stable environment for the kids to grow their football skills
- Collaborated with other coaches to create training objectives and goals.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
Varsity D. Coordinator/Wide Receiver's Coach
Desert Hot Springs High School
Desert Hot Springs, California
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Developed and installed the defensive playbook
- Create practice plans and drills to teach safe tackling
- Call defensive plays during game time
- Additional wide receiver responsibilities previously listed
Wide Receiver Coach
La Quinta High School
La Quinta
03.2022 - 12.2024
- previously listed responsibilities
- Creating passing concepts and helping install the passing game
- Modified game plan each week
- Executed player substitutions during games
FNL Coach
Friday Night Lights
La Quinta, California
09.2021 - Current
- Organized team practices, ensuring effective use of time and resources.
- Mentored junior coaches, sharing strategies and best practices for athlete development.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and foster a supportive environment.
Skills
- Game strategy
- Playbook development
- Coaching fundamentals
- Practice planning
- Athlete assessment
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
Most Valuable Player, 1997 - La Quinta High School
Timeline
Wide Receiver Coach
La Quinta High School
03.2022 - 12.2024
FNL Coach
Friday Night Lights
09.2021 - Current
Varsity D. Coordinator/Wide Receiver's Coach
Desert Hot Springs High School
03.2014 - 12.2014
Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator
La Quinta High School
03.2013 - 12.2013
Varsity Wide Receiver's Coach
La Quinta High School
03.2013 - 12.2013
Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator
La Quinta High School
03.2012 - 12.2012
Varisty Running Back/Linebacker Coach
La Quinta High School
03.2012 - 12.2012
Frosh/Soph Defensive Coordinator
Desert Hot Springs High School
03.2011 - 12.2011
Junior Varsity Coaching Consultant
Indio High School
03.2008 - 12.2009
Varsity Wide Recievers's Coach
La Quinta High School
03.2000 - 12.2000