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Education
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Michael Willis

Michael Willis

Chicago,IL

Summary

I am an articulate, student-focused individual with proven expertise in motivating youth to achieve goals, while also prioritizing and strategizing for winning athletic programs. I hold students’, parents’ and staff in high esteem, and interact with the greatest of professionalism and personal integrity. My background includes leadership and building healthy students and athletes. I will be a great asset to your schools growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Football / Track Coach

Johnson College Prep
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - Current
  • Received Noble Football Coach of the Year Award Fall 2023 19-2 IN two Seasons as Head Football Coach
  • Won Conference Championship 9-2 Record Fall 2023
  • Won CPL White South DIV Title Fall 2023
  • Won Conference Championship 10-0 Record Fall 2022
  • Put together packed schedule of practices, group events and competitive games.
  • Evaluated player talent and physical skills to determine correct team assignments.
  • Adhered to all applicable compliance standards, including upholding nondiscriminatory practices when selecting, assigning and disciplining players.
  • Worked with school leaders to set appropriate standards for program participation and recognition.
  • Gave presentations on sports program to school administrators, for player families and at community events.
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
  • Organized season timetable and scouted other teams for tactical aims.
  • Worked with boosters, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.
  • Attended events of prospective players, met with families and presented recruitment proposals.
  • Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.

Physical Education Teacher

Johnson College Prep
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
  • Organized and coached teams in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
  • Created and directed numerous sports programs and other special events.
  • Compiled bibliographies of specialized materials to assign for outside reading assignments.
  • Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
  • Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their fitness goals.
  • Documented individual data and updated classroom records.
  • Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
  • Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
  • Adhered to applicable fitness program standards and benchmarks.

Culture Specialist /Assistant Dean

Johnson College Prep
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - 08.2024
  • Exercised versatility in fast-paced, agile work environments.
  • Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
  • Defined team directions and provided guidance to members.
  • Coordinated and managed various programs or projects to achieve established objectives.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
  • Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty.
  • Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
  • Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.

President /Athletic Director

Chicago Chargers Youth / Next Level Athletics
Chicago, IL
05.2006 - Current
  • 2024 State Champs 12U
  • 2023 14U 4TH In the Country Pop-Warner
  • 2023 14U State , Regional Champs
  • 2022 12 U State Champs
  • 2021 15U 2nd in Nation
  • 2020 14U National Champion
  • 2020 14U State Champion
  • 2019 14U POPWARNER REGION CHAMPION.
  • 2019 14U POPWARNER STATE CHAMPION.
  • 2019 UYFL 15U ALLSTARS CHAMPION RUNNER UP.
  • 2018 UYFL Allstars 2nd Place in nation.
  • 2018 12 U team conference champion.
  • 2018 14 U team runner up.
  • 2017 AYf Allstars 3rd in the nation.
  • 2017 Ayf peewees D2 3rd in the nation.
  • 2016 2nd place Snapper Bowl 14uNational Champs.
  • 2016 1st place Snapper Bowl 10u National Champs.
  • 2015 Popwarner 1st place midget regional champs.
  • 2015, Developed Offensive Game Strategies Developed Program Routines , Daily Practice Scripts and Game Day Scripts Maintain knowledge of offensive and defensive coaching strategies.
  • Developed pre/post season workouts.
  • Fundraised 1 million plus dollars for nationals within the last 10 years .
  • Plan and Hosted meetings with board and staff
  • Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
  • Administered day-to-day accounting and budget management, business development, performance metrics, and customer service.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Dwight D. Eisenhower HS
Blue Island, IL
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
  • Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
  • Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
  • Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
  • Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
  • Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
  • Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
  • Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
  • Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and coordinate meetings.
  • Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
  • Instructed students with varying abilities and needs in alignment with IEP objectives while delivering personalized and small group lessons.
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.

Varsity Offensive Coordinator

Dwight D. Eisenhower HS
Blue Island, IL
12.2020 - 08.2022
  • Coached Wide Receivers /Defensive Backs
  • Communicated effectively with coaches and fellow athletes.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
  • Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
  • Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
  • Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

Head Security Officer /Assistant Dean of Students

Urban Prep Bronzeville
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 09.2018
  • Patrol and monitor hallways, stairwells, toilet facilities, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places of the school to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facility.
  • Ensure a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on- time arrival to class and to assigned locations.
  • Assist with supervision in the breakfast and lunch periods and with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of students.
  • Remove disruptive students from classes when needed.
  • Assist the professional staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations.
  • Encourage and ensure that students wear identification badges.
  • Assist visitors with directions and secure proper identification.
  • Challenge unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits.
  • Operated surveillance cameras, monitors and other equipment.
  • Wrote reports of daily activities, equipment or property damage, and presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Evaluated daily activity, incidents and irregularities and recorded equipment and property damage, theft and presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Watched each individual to assess demeanor and look for suspicious behavior.
  • Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.

Executive Director Offensive Quality Control Coach

NLA 7V7
Chicago, IL
11.2015 - Current
  • Planned training curriculum for athletes
  • Hosted Parent/Student College recruiting consultant sessions
  • Organized college visits
  • Organized ACT PREP Tutoring for athletes
  • Coached Offense For 7 v 7 Team .
  • Communicated effectively with coaches and fellow athletes.
  • Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
  • Assessed potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.

Head Football/Track Coach/Athletic Director

Urban Prep Bronzeville
Chicago, IL
03.2015 - 09.2018
  • Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
  • Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the football program and lead and supervise, the assistant coaches in their efforts with teams assigned to them.
  • Demonstrate current knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for football.
  • Execute such programs during the off-season within the parameters of IHSA regulations.
  • Emphasize the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the football program.
  • Become actively involved with the college recruiting process for team members.
  • Direct, supervise, and evaluate regularly the performance of all assistant coaches. -Demonstrate a strong knowledge of IHSA and NCAA rules.
  • Promote the program within the school and community.
  • Recommend to the athletic director the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the football program.
  • Provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
  • Insure that all athletes have valid medical examinations.
  • Develop a relationship with the local Youth Football programs and establish a presence with youth football via summer camps, coaching clinics and the fall program.
  • Perform other duties related to the position of head athletic coach as requested by the high school principal and/or athletic director.
  • Put together packed schedule of practices, group events and competitive games.
  • Evaluated player talent and physical skills to determine correct team assignments.
  • Adhered to all applicable compliance standards, including upholding nondiscriminatory practices when selecting, assigning and disciplining players.
  • Worked with school leaders to set appropriate standards for program participation and recognition.
  • Gave presentations on sports program to school administrators, for player families and at community events.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to maintain consistent athletic program.
  • Checked equipment and monitored common areas to maintain proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
  • Organized players' nights and other special events to cultivate positive relations with players, families and local community members.
  • Worked with boosters, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.

Assitant Head Coach /Athletic Director

North Lawndale HS
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Average Team GPA became 3.0.
  • Maintained weekly grade checks for athletes.
  • Implemented the Offensive Philosophy.
  • Helped designed the offensive play books.
  • Transported Student to College Football Camps in state and out of state.
  • Set up team doctor for sports physicals.
  • Coached Runner Backs.
  • Conditioned Players.
  • Maintain knowledge of offensive and defensive coaching strategies.
  • Assisted with pre/post workouts.
  • Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments.
  • Assisted with Practice Agendas.
  • Hosted and planed Parent meetings.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.

Offensive Coordinator

Chicago Academy
Chicago, IL
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Won Conference Championship.
  • Designed the offensive play books.
  • Developed Offensive Game Strategies.
  • Coached Defensive backs and Defensive linemen.
  • Conditioned Players.
  • Maintain knowledge of offensive and defensive coaching strategies.
  • Assisted with pre/post workouts.
  • Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments.
  • Assisted with Practice Agendas.
  • Hosted and planed Parent meetings.
  • Identified individual player offensive tendencies and opponent defensive tendencies by reviewing and analyzing gameplay footage.
  • Selected optimal plays and maneuvers, leveraging individual and collective team strengths to build strategy.
  • Developed offensive playbook for each season and directed offensive players and staff during games.

Head Curriculum Rec Leader/ PE Coach

Columbus Park, Chicago, IL
06.2013 - 08.2015
  • Effectively organized space, equipment, and students.
  • Provide adequate equipment that allowed all children to be active at the same time (e.g., one ball per child).
  • Limited teacher talk and provided more instruction time.
  • Planed practice opportunities that are structured for maximum participation (e.g., individual, partner, and small-group activities; no elimination activities; activities that require no wait time) Structured the class so that learning occurs while students are being physically active.
  • Motivated Children to be Active Lead by Example, Did Certain Exercises with the Kids Encouraged kids to eat healthy Organized gym shows.

Assistant football Coach (Volunteer)

ORR HS
Chicago, IL
06.2012 - 11.2013
  • Coached Offensive and Defensive linemen.
  • Conditioned Players.
  • Maintain knowledge of offensive and defensive coaching strategies.
  • Assisted with pre/post workouts.
  • Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments.
  • Assisted with Practice Agenda.
  • Hosted and planed Parent meetings.

Assistant football Coach

Lincoln Park
Chicago, IL
03.2011 - 01.2012
  • Coached Defensive backs and Defensive linemen.
  • Conditioned Players.
  • Maintain knowledge of offensive and defensive coaching strategies.
  • Assisted with pre/post workouts.
  • Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments.
  • Assisted with Practice Agendas.
  • Hosted and planed Parent meetings.

Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach

Proviso East High School
Maywood, IL
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated with other coaches to develop a cohesive offensive attack plan that effectively utilized each player's strengths.
  • Provided guidance to players regarding proper technique, play execution, and mental preparation for competition.
  • Selected optimal plays and maneuvers, leveraging individual and collective team strengths to build strategy.
  • Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
  • Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
  • Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
  • Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
  • Supervised wide receivers during practice sessions emphasizing route running precision.
  • Reviewed video footage of past performances in order to provide feedback on individual player technique or team strategy adjustments.
  • Identified individual player offensive tendencies and opponent defensive tendencies by reviewing and analyzing gameplay footage.
  • Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
ONLINE
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Michele Clark Academic Prep
Chicago, IL
06.2010

MBA - Special Education

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Sports medicine knowledge
  • Human anatomy knowledge
  • Weight training
  • Facilities oversight
  • Behavior standards
  • Health and wellness expert
  • Player evaluations
  • Strength coaching
  • Tournament procedures
  • Stretching expertise
  • Eligibility rules
  • Training exercises
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team building
  • Decision-making
  • PPE use
  • Nutrition supplement familiarity
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Solution-Focused Counseling
  • Decision Making
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Community Resources and Education
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Criminal Law Knowledge
  • Exceptional Problem Solver
  • Strategic Planning
  • Marketing
  • Administrative Skills
  • Tracking Spreadsheets
  • Recruitment
  • Program Support
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Training Development
  • Networking and Partnership Development
  • Decision-Making
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping

Certification

Certified in Food Service Management
 FirstAid &CPR
 National Safety Council of Driving (Van Safety) 16 Passengers Crisis Prevention Intervention Perc / Tan Security Card USA Football heads up Certified Coach - ASEP Certified Coach

Fundraising back ground

2011 Raised $42,000 for nationals 2012 raised $25,000 for nationals 2013 raised $ 30,000 for nationals 2014 raised $ 10,000 for nationals 2015 raised $32,000 for nationals 2016 raised $8,000 for nationals 2017 raised $ 15,000 for nationals 2018 Raised $27,000 for nationals 2019 raised $10,000 for nationals , 2020 raised $43,000 for nationals and 2021 raised $12,000 for nationals . 2021 Raised 10k for Nationals , 2023 Raised 63k for Nationals.

Interests and key accolades

Handled Carnell Tate ( Ohio State) Recruiting and NiL negotiations . Coached and Trained Carnell Tate . Coaches and Trained Robert Jones ( Miami Dolphins)  Help started Andre Lovett recruiting. Selected to coach D line at ADIDAS sound body sound mind camps 2015-2018 -selected to Coach D line at the ADIDAS Carolina exposure football high school showcase in Charlotte N.C 2015-2018- selected to coach Runner backs at the ADIDAS football Chicago exposure high school showcase in Chicago 2015-2018 -selected to coach In the ADIDAS GA showcase in Atlanta GA 2019- Selected to be Head Coach FBU Illinois 13U Team , Won first place in Texas CowboysGpaC.Academy

Timeline

Physical Education Teacher

Johnson College Prep
09.2024 - Current

Head Football / Track Coach

Johnson College Prep
06.2022 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Dwight D. Eisenhower HS
08.2021 - 08.2022

Culture Specialist /Assistant Dean

Johnson College Prep
05.2021 - 08.2024

Varsity Offensive Coordinator

Dwight D. Eisenhower HS
12.2020 - 08.2022

Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach

Proviso East High School
06.2019 - 01.2020

Assitant Head Coach /Athletic Director

North Lawndale HS
01.2017 - 01.2018

Executive Director Offensive Quality Control Coach

NLA 7V7
11.2015 - Current

Head Security Officer /Assistant Dean of Students

Urban Prep Bronzeville
08.2015 - 09.2018

Offensive Coordinator

Chicago Academy
05.2015 - 01.2016

Head Football/Track Coach/Athletic Director

Urban Prep Bronzeville
03.2015 - 09.2018

Head Curriculum Rec Leader/ PE Coach

06.2013 - 08.2015

Assistant football Coach (Volunteer)

ORR HS
06.2012 - 11.2013

Assistant football Coach

Lincoln Park
03.2011 - 01.2012

President /Athletic Director

Chicago Chargers Youth / Next Level Athletics
05.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University

High School Diploma -

Michele Clark Academic Prep

MBA - Special Education

Northeastern Illinois University

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