Maurice Thorne
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Motivated and Discipline Football Coach adept at developing talented players into exceptional athletes. Excellent team leader with 7 years in game. Proven history of coaching successful teams with innovative approaches. Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential with team first approach to help protect the organization as well as the players.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Football Coach
Hopewell High School
08.2016 - Current
- Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
- Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
- Counseled players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance.
- Enforced team rules fairly to eliminate unsafe practices and unauthorized behaviors.
- Revamped teams' defensive and offensive playbooks.
- Improved player skills through personalized training sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Fostered positive relationships with athletes, promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to develop innovative playbooks, keeping opponents off balance.
- Monitored student-athlete academic progress, providing support when needed to maintain eligibility.
- Conducted film study sessions with players to review game footage for learning opportunities and improvements.
- Promoted a culture of respect within the team by modeling professional behavior both on and off the field.
- Facilitated communication between coaching staff members, fostering collaboration in decision-making processes.
Professional Athlete
Richmond Roughriders
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and community events.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Improved team performance by consistently demonstrating leadership and strong work ethic during practices and games.
- Participated in community outreach events as a representative of the organization, promoting sports awareness and encouraging youth involvement in athletics.
- Excelled under pressure situations during high-stakes competitions, contributing significantly to team victories.
- Dedicated time outside of regular practice hours for additional skill development exercises focused on improving weaknesses identified by coaches.
Professional Athlete
Richmond Raiders
03.2010 - 06.2016
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to work.
- Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.
- Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
- Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances.
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Improved team performance by consistently demonstrating leadership and strong work ethic during practices and games.
- Promoted the importance of sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork both on and off the field to uphold the reputation of the organization.
- Served as a mentor to younger players, providing guidance on skill development, technique refinement, and overall improvement.
- Participated in community outreach events as a representative of the organization, promoting sports awareness and encouraging youth involvement in athletics.
- Excelled under pressure situations during high-stakes competitions, contributing significantly to team victories.
- Developed advanced technical skills through continuous practice sessions, resulting in enhanced on-field performance during games.
- Dedicated time outside of regular practice hours for additional skill development exercises focused on improving weaknesses identified by coaches.
- Remained adaptable in response to changes in game strategies or unexpected challenges encountered during competition play.
- Consistently demonstrated exceptional work ethic both individually and within a team setting, motivating others toward collective success.
Education
Associate of Science - Sports Management
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount05.2008
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
Hopewell, VA06.2004
Skills
- First Aid Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Personal Training Certification(ACE)
- Offensive and Defensive Strategy
- Practice Management
- Proficient in MS Office
- Motivational Leadership Style
Accomplishments
- 1st team all SIFL,PIFL team 2012,2013,2015(Richmond Raiders)
- Led PIFL in interception returns in 2012(6)
- Lead Richmond Raiders in interception and pass break up(2012,2014)
- 2017 APF league champions(Richmond Roughriders)
- 2017 Division 3 VA State Champions(Hopewell High School)
- 2019 Division 3 VA State Football Champions(Hopewell High School)
- 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year VA(Hopewell, Tre'vyon Henderson)
Timeline
Professional Athlete
Richmond Roughriders
03.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Football Coach
Hopewell High School
08.2016 - Current
Professional Athlete
Richmond Raiders
03.2010 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Sports Management
North Carolina Wesleyan College
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
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