Nicholas Rogers
Defensive Coordinator / Director of Football Opperations / Recruiting Coordinator
Richmond,VA
Summary
Goal-oriented with a 7 year career history, including a CIAA championship. Adept at leveraging wide-ranging talents in football coaching and motivational techniques to improve player skills in the classrooms and on the field. Communicates effectively to convey strategy changes and operational requirements. Adepts at applying various coaching principles to improve athletic performance. Skilled in program organization, time management and public relations. Offering 7 years of expertise in Operations, Recruiting, Leadership, and Proponent of detailed finance and resource management. .
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Defensive Coordinator /Director of Football Operations
The Apprentice School
Newport News, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Provided weekly reports on student athlete’s progress
- Responsible for leading clinics and position drills
- Prepare weekly game plan
- Coordinate recruiting visits
- Provide instruction on position fundamentals
- Assist Recruiting Coordinator in player recruiting and retention efforts
- Coordinate official and unofficial recruiting visits
- Organize and conduct position meetings
- Teach position techniques and linebacker plays
- Conduct study hall
- Maintain a good working relationship with all athletic coaches and staff regarding facility use and condition
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for college athletes
- Worked effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork
- Communicated effectively with team members, recruits, university organization, coaching staff, and administration
- Worked cooperatively with athletic program to provide positive leadership and coaching for team's defensive players.
- Provided group and individual guidance on sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve winning results.
- Managed football summer programs, tryouts, practice schedules and routines.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Promoted football program to administrators, families, and community.
- Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
- Reached out to qualified referral candidates to obtain applications.
- Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate team performance.
- Assisted head football coach in managing student-athlete retention programs such as breakfast checks, study tables and class attendance.
- Administered football program and supported overall athletic and university initiatives with enthusiasm.
- Worked in conjunction with athletic director and completed NCAA forms, managed football rosters and tracked eligibility.
- Created graphics and social media and promoted football program throughout academic year.
- Supported development staff in fundraising, advancement and public relations.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Assistant Manager
OneLife Fitness
Newport, Virginia
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Recruit and retain new club members
- Attain membership sales and revenue goals
- Acquire point of sale referrals from every new member
- Meet, greet, and work the floor during select times
- Accept membership inquiries and schedule appointments daily
- Conduct tours for scheduled appointments and prospects
- Complete all membership paperwork and daily reports in an accurate and timely manner
- Generate leads through in-club marketing and businesses within the community
- Enter new members in appropriate tracking system and schedule Smart Starts or other integration programs
- Track leads, appointments, and prospect interests in appropriate systems
- Market club to organizations and corporations
- Attend all required meetings and trainings
- Participate in continuing education to boost personal performance
- Respond to all member questions or concerns within 48 hours
- Understand and follow employee standards of conduct and ethics
- Uphold club building, facilities, service, program, and emergency procedures
- Work morning, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary
- Verify and approve department payroll bi-monthly for assigned department
- Create employee schedules and track time attendance of all employees within assigned department
Linebacker Coach
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Develop and execute recruitment and retention of quality student athletes including but not limited to off-campus evaluation, contacts, organization of on-campus visits, and tryouts
- Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athlete’s former players, faculty, alumni, staff, media, boosters, and the community
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for college athletes
- Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork
- Communicate effectively with team members, recruits, university organization, coaching staff, and administration
- Emphasize academic success and service to all team members
- Motivate and mentor collegiate student-athletes
- Scouting of opponents and instructing team on the strategies to be implemented in the program
Sport Administer Director
City Of Prairie View, Texas
Prairie View, TX
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Working with Mayor David Allen of Prairie View, to devise a risk management plan for the Cricket Complex in the city
- Assisting with developer Tanweer Ahmed to assess the Cricket Complex’s social media campaign to increase visibility and assist the budgeting team in analyzing investment risks
- Monitoring and supervising the Marketing Analysis, Online Advertising, Risk Management, and Budget Departments
Assistant Fitness Director
OneLife Fitness
Newport, Virginia
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time
- Schedule and conduct new member orientation, pre-exercise biometrics and goal evaluations
- Execute exercise programs for a wide variety of members
- Orient new members to facilities, introduce them to fitness, and provide a meaningful entry point to all training opportunities
- Convert Smart Start experiences into fitness sessions
- Sell personal training and meet all personal training performance goals
- Create safe and effective exercise programs
- Keep accurate and detailed records of program progress
- Qualify leads using the Exercise Readiness Questionnaire and Member Profile
- Maintain personal training clients
- Train members and deliver personal training sessions that exceed US Fitness standards
- Understand and follow employee standards of conduct and ethics
- Understand and uphold club building, facilities, service, program, and emergency procedures
- Complete all in-house training as assigned
- Act as Manager on Duty when necessary
- Assume other duties as assigned
Linebackers Coach / Co-Assistant Recruiting Coordinator
Lincoln University
, Pennsylvania
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
Students Assistant Linebackers Coach
Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Responsible for coordinating activities for football team
- Responsible for instruction of football fundamentals, coaching and mentoring
- Responsible for, details and strategies of football as assigned by the Head Coach
- Provide weekly reports on student athlete’s progress
- Responsible for clinic, position drills and meetings
- Responsible for evaluating recruits
- Coordinate recruiting visits
- Promote and market summer football camps
- Other related duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Ed., and Recreational Health, Sports Management
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Game Rule Updates
- Practice Planning and Management
- Fitness Assessments
- Individualized Coaching
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Media Relations
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Google Classroom
- Player Assessments
- Schedule Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Coaching Staff Oversight
- Budget Development and Administration
- Data Analysis
- Safety Management
Accomplishments
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Champion
Timeline
Defensive Coordinator /Director of Football Operations
The Apprentice School
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
OneLife Fitness
01.2020 - 08.2021
Linebacker Coach
Christopher Newport University
08.2019 - 02.2020
Sport Administer Director
City Of Prairie View, Texas
08.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Fitness Director
OneLife Fitness
08.2019 - 01.2020
Linebackers Coach / Co-Assistant Recruiting Coordinator
Lincoln University
07.2018 - 08.2019
Students Assistant Linebackers Coach
Virginia State University
09.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Ed., and Recreational Health, Sports Management
Virginia State University