Martel Luster
Lexington,SC
Summary
Motivated Football Coach adept at developing talented players into exceptional athletes. Excellent team leader with 15 years in the game. Proven history of coaching with successful programs with innovative approaches.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
White Knoll High School
05.2021 - Current
- Coached outside linebackers for 3 seasons
- Coached Defensive Line for 2 seasons
- Lead Scout Defense during practice/play calling
- Ran effective practice drills to increase endurance and boost skills in athletes.
- Conduct positional meetings for film study and game preparation
- Responsible for insuring practice and game film was recorded and uploaded in a timely and efficient manner
- Compiled stats after every game
- Supported school and athletic department's philosophy and mission statement using effective communication, active leadership and critical thinking skills.
- Remained composed when communicating with others throughout heated game moments.
- Worked closely with athletes one-on-one to help improve game-related skills.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
White Knoll High School
06.2023 - Current
- 2 years as girls bteam/JV Head coach
- 1 year as boys bteam head coach
- Responsible for individual training and player advancement
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court
President/Director
Columbia Knights Youth Football Organization
02.2018 - Current
- Overseas the largest youth football organization in South Carolina
- Manage 40 Youth mentors/coaches and over 200 youth athletes between ages of 5-13
- Maintain records related to the development and implementation of adolescents behavior intervention plans
- Responsible for scheduling and logistics for 8 football teams
- Overseas budgeting for all organization programs as well as reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Work closely with local school districts and recreation departments in the usage and management of facilities
Basketball Coach
Team Unleashed South Carolina
03.2016 - Current
- Coach for the largest and most prominent National Travel basketball organization in South Carolina
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- 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.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-Court.
Freshmen Football Head Coach
Belmont High School
04.2009 - 12.2011
- Lead a team of 6 assistant coaches and 30 young athletes
- Called plays as the defensive coordinator
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Head Basketball Coach
Mary Queen Of Peace
10.2005 - 03.2009
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
- Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
- Upheld safety standards at practices, games, and events.
Education
No Degree - Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Academic support
- Injury prevention
- Team building expertise
- Travel coordination
- Defensive tactics
- Game strategy planning
- Physical conditioning
- Fundraising
- Performance analysis
- Player development
- Motivational techniques
- Skill assessment
Timeline
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
White Knoll High School
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
White Knoll High School
05.2021 - Current
President/Director
Columbia Knights Youth Football Organization
02.2018 - Current
Basketball Coach
Team Unleashed South Carolina
03.2016 - Current
Freshmen Football Head Coach
Belmont High School
04.2009 - 12.2011
Head Basketball Coach
Mary Queen Of Peace
10.2005 - 03.2009
No Degree - Education
University of Cincinnati
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