Marcus Thomas
School Educator
Pontiac,MI
Summary
Hardworking professional with talent for developing creative game strategies. Flexible and hardworking approach to athletic guidance. Dedicated to developing novel tactics for classroom success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Football Coach
Pontiac High School
Pontiac, MI
06.2023 - Current
- Implemented risk management strategies during training to prevent injuries.
- Conducted regular meetings with players to discuss strategies, techniques, and game plans.
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with players to set goals and track progress.
- Monitored player health and wellness, coordinating with medical staff to manage injuries.
- Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
- Engaged with fans and the community to build support and foster team spirit.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance player physical fitness and on-field performance.
- Facilitated communication between players, coaching staff, and sports management.
- Provided individual instruction on proper technique and position fundamentals during practices.
- Motivated players by providing positive reinforcement throughout practices and games.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
- Monitored academic performance of student-athletes in addition to athletic progress.
Football Coach
Detroit P.A.L- Eastside Raiders football
Detroit, MI
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
- Managed team logistics for away games, including travel arrangements and accommodations.
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with players to set goals and track progress.
- Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
- Engaged with fans and the community to build support and foster team spirit.
- Monitored player health and wellness, coordinating with medical staff to manage injuries.
- Facilitated communication between players, coaching staff, and sports management.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create innovative drills that improved overall player development.
- Provided individual instruction on proper technique and position fundamentals during practices.
- Motivated players by providing positive reinforcement throughout practices and games.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
- Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
Football Coach
Martin Luther King Jr., senior high school
Detroit, MI
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Implemented risk management strategies during training to prevent injuries.
- Attended conferences and clinics related to coaching strategy or football tactics in order to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
- Conducted regular meetings with players to discuss strategies, techniques, and game plans.
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with players to set goals and track progress.
- Monitored player health and wellness, coordinating with medical staff to manage injuries.
- Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance player physical fitness and on-field performance.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate overall team performance.
- Facilitated communication between players, coaching staff, and sports management.
- Provided individual instruction on proper technique and position fundamentals during practices.
Football Coach
Martin Luther King Jr., senior high school
Detroit, Michigan
06.2009 - 12.2009
- Implemented risk management strategies during training to prevent injuries.
- Attended conferences and clinics related to coaching strategy or football tactics in order to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
- Conducted regular meetings with players to discuss strategies, techniques, and game plans.
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with players to set goals and track progress.
- Monitored player health and wellness, coordinating with medical staff to manage injuries.
- Scheduled team travel arrangements for away games including transportation, lodging, meals.
- Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS05-2013
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr., Senior High School
Detroit, MI06-2004
Skills
- Equipment distribution
- Safe play practices
- Equipment management
- Motivational leadership style
- Player evaluations
- Physical fitness
- Motivational
- Schedule management
- Setting goals
- Safety awareness
- Training exercises
- Physically fit
- Facility maintenance
- Special events planning
- Performance improvements
- Training techniques
Affiliations
- Apart of a coaching staff at Pontiac high school that won 3 games after not winning any games 5 years prior, snapping a 42 game losing streak.
Accomplishments
- Martin Luther King Jr., senior high school Football city championship as a first year coach.
Timeline
Football Coach
Pontiac High School
06.2023 - Current
Football Coach
Detroit P.A.L- Eastside Raiders football
06.2017 - 11.2019
Football Coach
Martin Luther King Jr., senior high school
06.2015 - 12.2015
Football Coach
Martin Luther King Jr., senior high school
06.2009 - 12.2009
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Benedictine College
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr., Senior High School
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