Passionate and experienced football coach with a strong foundation in exercise science, boasting over nine years of coaching, teaching, and leadership experience in both public and private education. Highly skilled in player development, strength & conditioning, and strategic game planning. Recognized for fostering championship-caliber defenses and cultivating top-tier talent.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DL Coach/Head Football Strength Coach
Johnson C. Smith University
07.2022 - Current
Implemented advanced strength and conditioning programs to enhance athlete safety, speed, agility, and overall performance.
Developed and executed tailored training regimens for defensive line players, optimizing their game-day execution.
Key contributor to scouting, talent development, and player recruitment.
Designed tactical game plans and assigned player roles, leading to enhanced team performance.
Led the team to an 8-2 record in 2024, tying the school record in wins and an 8-0 start for the first time in school history, and a 7-3 record in 2023, making the first back-to-back winning seasons in a decade.
Coached the #1 ranked defense in all of Division II (2023) and followed up with the #6 ranked defense in 2024.
Played a pivotal role in the school's first-ever bowl game appearance in 2023, and national ranking at #16 for the first time in school history in 2024.
Fostered a positive and motivational environment to boost team morale and cohesion.
Sports Science Intern
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
05.2022 - 07.2022
Provided technical support for research activities, including data collection and analysis.
Analyzed and interpreted laboratory results using statistical techniques.
Entered test data into analysis programs and databases to assess results.
Participated in weekly meetings with research staff to discuss progress on projects.
Collaborated with football coaches and sports therapists to evaluate and elevate both individual and team performance metrics.
ASSISTANT STRENGTH COACH
Edward Waters University
Jacksonville, FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
Collaborated with all sports coaches and sports therapists to evaluate and elevate both individual and team performances.
Educated student-athletes on the impact of diet and exercise on their health, and how it contributes to optimized growth and nutritional strategies.
Collaborated and led the advancement of student-athletes' physical prowess and mental resilience by executing targeted strength and conditioning regimens.
Orchestrated comprehensive strength and conditioning protocols for varsity athletes, bolstering performance and endurance.
Education
Master of Education - Exercise Science
Tennessee Tech University
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science/History
Tennessee State University
01.2011
Certification
USAW Level 1
ISSA Strength & Conditioning
References
Maurice Flower, Head Coach, JCSU, 704-936-9058
Ed Caudell, Montgomery Bell Academy, 615-232-4822
Ahmand Tinker, Director of Student Services, 706-412-3556
Awards
AFCA HBCU Minority Coaches Defensive Staff of the year 2023 & 2024