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Mark Rivers

Renton,Washington

Summary

Dedicated football coach with talent for growing and overseeing strong programs. Adept at choosing strong coaches, assessing players and overseeing solid practice schedules to ready teams for demanding games. Prepared to offer several years' experience to new role with established sports program.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Garfield High School Jazz Band
Seattle, WA
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Mentored players on sportsmanship, leadership, commitment, and discipline.
  • Analyzed game film of opposing teams to develop effective game plans.
  • Managed player substitutions during games according to established rules.
  • Coordinated with other coaches to ensure compliance with all safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with head coach in developing overall team strategy for upcoming seasons.
  • Encouraged players to strive for excellence both on the field and off.
  • Instructed athletes in proper technique for blocking, tackling, passing, catching, kicking.

Head Freshman Football Coach

Seattle Preparatory School
Seattle, WA
05.2016 - 11.2016
  • Conducted regular meetings with coaching staff to review strategies and discuss objectives.
  • Worked closely with trainers to monitor athlete health conditions.
  • Enforced rules of conduct within the team environment according to school policies.
  • Developed and executed practice plans to prepare team for upcoming games.
  • Coordinated with the athletic department staff to plan game-day operations.
  • Monitored player academic progress to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
  • Facilitated communication between coaches, parents, administrators, faculty, and other stakeholders.
  • Created scouting reports for opponents to maximize effectiveness in games.
  • Motivated players during practices and games by providing positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.
  • Addressed any disciplinary issues that arose among members of the team promptly.
  • Provided leadership instruction to players on and off the field.

Head Freshman Football Coach

Blanchet High School
Seattle, WA
05.2015 - 11.2015
  • Conducted regular meetings with coaching staff to review strategies and discuss objectives.
  • Worked closely with trainers to monitor athlete health conditions.
  • Enforced rules of conduct within the team environment according to school policies.
  • Developed and executed practice plans to prepare team for upcoming games.
  • Coordinated with the athletic department staff to plan game-day operations.
  • Monitored player academic progress to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
  • Facilitated communication between coaches, parents, administrators, faculty, and other stakeholders.
  • Created scouting reports for opponents to maximize effectiveness in games.
  • Collaborated with strength coaches on a customized program for each athlete's needs.
  • Motivated players during practices and games by providing positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.
  • Addressed any disciplinary issues that arose among members of the team promptly.
  • Provided leadership instruction to players on and off the field.

Assistant Freshmen/Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Blanchet High School
Seattle, WA
05.2014 - 11.2015
  • Conducted weekly meetings with players to review plays and discuss areas of improvement.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's progress on the field.
  • Developed and implemented innovative offensive and defensive strategies to maximize team performance.
  • Managed player substitutions during games according to established rules.
  • Coordinated with other coaches to ensure compliance with all safety protocols.
  • Mentored players on sportsmanship, leadership, commitment, and discipline.
  • Encouraged players to strive for excellence both on the field and off.

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

School
Seattle, WA
05.2013 - 11.2013
  • Attended conferences related to coaching philosophies and techniques.
  • Analyzed game film of opposing teams to develop effective game plans.
  • Managed player substitutions during games according to established rules.
  • Developed and implemented innovative offensive and defensive strategies to maximize team performance.
  • Organized and ran practices that emphasized fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Varsity Football Assistant Coach

Franklin High School
Seattle
05.2012 - 11.2012
  • Organized, scheduled, and conducted practices to improve player performance.
  • Prepared scouting reports on opposing teams prior to each competition.
  • Encouraged positive attitudes among players while enforcing disciplinary action when needed.
  • Instructed players on sportsmanship, discipline, nutrition, injury prevention, and leadership skills.
  • Developed and implemented offensive and defensive game plans.

Assistant Coach

Ingraham High School
Seattle, WA
05.2007 - 11.2007
  • Provided guidance to players on sportsmanship, discipline, nutrition, injury prevention techniques.
  • Collaborated with strength and conditioning coaches on physical conditioning programs for players.
  • Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies, tactics, and training schedules.

Education

Argosy University
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • Performance Tracking
  • Strength training
  • Conditioning programs
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Motivational Techniques
  • Injury Prevention

Timeline

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Garfield High School Jazz Band
05.2022 - 11.2022

Head Freshman Football Coach

Seattle Preparatory School
05.2016 - 11.2016

Head Freshman Football Coach

Blanchet High School
05.2015 - 11.2015

Assistant Freshmen/Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Blanchet High School
05.2014 - 11.2015

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

School
05.2013 - 11.2013

Varsity Football Assistant Coach

Franklin High School
05.2012 - 11.2012

Assistant Coach

Ingraham High School
05.2007 - 11.2007

Argosy University
Mark Rivers