LaRoi Johnson
Summary
Results-driven Head Football Coach focused on developing talented players for all positions. Veteran recruiter, leader, and problem-solver with 16 years of progressive experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Football Coach/Athletic Coordinator
Imani Christian Academy
01.2022 - Current
- The responsibilities of the head football coach include but are not limited to developing student athletes, Play Calling, team building, managing post secondary eligibility, recruiting, game strategy, and budget maintenance
- Communication: Communicating the athletic program's vision to school administrators, faculty, and students.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Scheduled and oversaw robust calendar of practices, special events, and conference games.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Strategic planning: Developing strategic plans to support the development and success of the school's sports teams and individual athletes.
- Disciplinary issues: Making final decisions on student-athlete disciplinary issues.
- Additional activities in the off-season include strength and conditioning, summer league travel and play, game scheduling
Area Scout
Wheeling Miners
01.2024 - 08.2024
- (Professional Arena Football)
- Attending games: attended as a Scout to watch players and teams, and assess their skills and potential
- Identifying talent: finding and recruiting players with unique skills, great potential, and things that can't be seen in statistics, like a player's personality
- Summarizing games: saved the Coaches time by summarizing games for them
- Networking: networking within the sports industry to stay up to date on current events and talented individuals
Lead Implementation Specialist
Communities in Schools Pittsburgh-Allegheny County
09.2019 - 09.2020
- In collaboration with the Program Director, plans and executes delivery of CISPAC district mapping, school and community assessments, provider management, collective impact planning and family engagement as contracted by district clients
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
Head Football Coach/Athletic Director
Sto-Rox High School
04.2018 - 01.2021
- The responsibilities of the head football coach include but are not limited to developing student athletes, team building, managing post secondary eligibility, recruiting, game strategy, and budget maintenance
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Negotiated and resolved conflicts between players, parents and staff to restore order.
- Scheduling: Scheduling games and competitions.
- Travel: Coordinating travel arrangements.
- Facilities: Overseeing facilities maintenance.
High School Support Specialist
Propel Charter Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
- (Braddock Hills - Montour)
- Supporting the needs of classroom teachers, administration, and students by implementing and enforcing expectations and rules
- The support specialist also addressed the needs of students having behavioral breakdowns, in conjunction with providing intense conflict resolution, mediation, and coordinating additional services as necessary
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach
Imani Christian Academy
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Supporting the coach athletic director with duties such as scheduling, purchasing, budget management, and revenue growth.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Transition Coordinator
Ann's Outreach
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Company in partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Provided conflict resolution, and life skills training in the form of an in-school program to 10-12th graders in Milliones (University Prep) 6-12th
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Oversaw and developed student mediation and conflict resolution programs.
In-House Substitute Teacher
Imani Christian Academy
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Acted as an in-house permanent substitute teacher covering History, Physical Education, and other subjects as needed
Education
B.A - Sports Management
MALONE UNIVERSITY
01.2008
B.A - Sports Management
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY(PA)
01.2006
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References
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Timeline
Area Scout
Wheeling Miners
01.2024 - 08.2024
Head Football Coach/Athletic Coordinator
Imani Christian Academy
01.2022 - Current
Lead Implementation Specialist
Communities in Schools Pittsburgh-Allegheny County
09.2019 - 09.2020
Head Football Coach/Athletic Director
Sto-Rox High School
04.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach
Imani Christian Academy
08.2017 - 02.2018
High School Support Specialist
Propel Charter Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
Transition Coordinator
Ann's Outreach
08.2014 - 01.2015
In-House Substitute Teacher
Imani Christian Academy
08.2008 - 08.2013
B.A - Sports Management
MALONE UNIVERSITY
B.A - Sports Management
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY(PA)
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