Marquis Watson
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced coach and scout with background in identifying and nurturing athletic talent. Skilled in developing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual athlete needs, enhancing team performance, and implementing strategic game plans. Known for fostering positive relationships and creating environments that drive athlete motivation and success. Have significantly contributed to improved team rankings and individual player development through focused coaching strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Football Defensive Backs Coach
St Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Recruited many athletes, providing various incentives to add top talent to team roster.
- Provided training, motivation and nutritional advice to prepare football players for games and competitive events.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Guided young athletes in developing both on-field skills and off-field character.
- Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
- Monitored and evaluated athlete's performance, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Conducted daily practice sessions to enhance team performance and individual skills.
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
Assistant Head Football Coach
Yorkville Eagles
Yorkville, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed learning opportunities for young players to enhance their skills.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Facilitated communication between players, coaching staff, and sports management.
Wide Receiver Coach
Poly prep country day school
Brooklyn, NY
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Assisted head coach in creating weekly playbooks that emphasized strengths of wide receivers.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Analyzed opponent defense schemes to design effective game plans for the offense.
- Assessed physical condition of wide receivers before practices or games by performing warm-up exercises.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate overall team performance.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Evaluated current personnel skillsets to identify areas needing improvement or additional coaching.
- Coordinated with other coaches to develop comprehensive team strategies for success.
- Played designated position in games, working smoothly with teammates and following specific play plans.
- Observed film of opponents' games to gain insights into defensive tendencies and weaknesses.
Defensive Back Coach
Poly Prep
Brooklyn, NY
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Attended conferences related to football strategy or coaching techniques.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Recruited many athletes, providing various incentives to add top talent to team roster.
- Conducted team meetings to review plays and discuss strategy.
- Coached players on proper positioning, route running, and coverage techniques.
- Assisted in the development of scouting reports for upcoming games.
- Communicated effectively with players, parents, and administration regarding team expectations.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Education
Masters of Sports Management - Sports Management With A Concentration in Coaching
St. Thomas Aquanis College
Sparkill, NY08-2022
Bachelors of Sports Management -
Post University
Waterbury, CT05-2021
Skills
- Player development
- Athletic recruiting
- Leadership development
- Positional sense
- Physical training
- Player motivation
- Football coaching
Certification
- CPR Certified
- AFCA Certified
Accomplishments
Accomplisments of some of the kids I coached who now play at a higher level
- Zeraun Daniel, George Town university - FCS freshamn All-American
- Ben Rosenblack, Rutgers University
- Kanyen Mcmahon, University of North Carolina
- Trent Winston, USC
Timeline
Football Defensive Backs Coach
St Thomas Aquinas College
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Head Football Coach
Yorkville Eagles
05.2024 - 08.2024
Wide Receiver Coach
Poly prep country day school
08.2021 - 07.2024
Defensive Back Coach
Poly Prep
08.2021 - 07.2024
Masters of Sports Management - Sports Management With A Concentration in Coaching
St. Thomas Aquanis College
Bachelors of Sports Management -
Post University
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