Raphael Johnson
Canton,OH
Summary
My passion for coaching is the opportunity to guide and develop young men on becoming the best they can be not only on the field, but in life through mentoring and teaching .
My coaching experience demonstrates my ability to recruit, knowledge of the game and willingness to take on any rol
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Defensive Line Coach
Walsh University
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored player academic progress, offering support as needed to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Facilitated community outreach initiatives involving members of the football program participating in service projects or local events.
- Enhanced player development through personalized coaching sessions, focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed scouting reports for upcoming opponents, analyzing their offensive tendencies and recommending appropriate defensive adjustments.
- Assisted in the recruitment of talented student-athletes, evaluating their potential fit within the program and presenting scholarship offers.
- Encouraged athletes'' personal growth by providing mentorship and guidance on aspects beyond football, such as academics and future career aspirations.
- Maximized player potential by teaching advanced techniques such as hand placement, leverage tactics, and proper footwork.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to develop game plans, ensuring optimal defensive line performance in various game situations.
- Contributed to overall team success through active participation in staff meetings, offering insights into defensive line strategy adjustments or personnel changes as needed.
- Increased team cohesion by fostering a positive environment that emphasized teamwork and communication.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among players by emphasizing discipline both on and off the field.
Line Backer Coach
McKinley H.S
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Coached two first team Federal League players in Shaukeer Hatcher & Jadiss Jackson
- Coached 1st Team All Ohio, District Defensive Player of the year, 1st Team All District and 2023 WHBC All-County player in Shaukeer Hatcher
DEFENSIVE LINE COACH AND DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Bluefield State College
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Ranked in the top 25 of the HBCU Poll
- NCAA DII Rankings (2021): #1 First Down Defense, #4 Passing Efficiency Defense, #16 Passing Yards Allowed, #19 Forced Fumbles, #28 3rd Down Defense
- NCAA DII Independent Rankings (2021): #1 3rd Down Defense, #1 Passing Efficiency Defense, #1 Passing Yards Allowed, #1 Red Zone Defense, #1 Scoring Defense, #1 Total Defense
- Recruiting Territories: Ohio, West Virginia, Eastern Pennsylvania
- Signed 85 Players from 19 different States including 42 Defensive Player's
- Prepared student athletes for personal, academic, and athletic success.
Line Backers COACH
Wheeling University
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Improved pass defense from 233 yards/game and 20 TD in 2018 to 198.8 yards/game and 15 TDs in 2019
- Held daily positional meetings, and tracked academic progress
- Game Day Press Box responsibilities - Assisted Defensive Coordinator by identifying all play calls, results, tendencies, and personnel substitutions
- Built weekly scouting reports, study guides, and game-day tips and reminders
- Broke down opponent film, developed reports, and reviewed analytics
- Assisted the Defensive Staff with practices, meetings, pre-game and in-game drills.
DEFENSIVE LINE COACH
Bellaire Local Schools
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Focus on coaching defensive line, which includes assistance in organization and conduction of all practice sessions, conditioning, and other sports related workouts
- Assist in the provision of a leadership/mentor role among student athletes, assistant coaches, and other support staff while promoting sportsmanship and responsible behavior both during and outside of athletic competition
- Encourage and promote excellence in academics from student athletes, in collaboration with various academic support services
- Work closely with the athletic training staff to ensure the health and safety of student athletes
- Conduct videotape assessment of weekly opponents and created unique defensive schemes
- Work with coaching staff regarding game scouting reports and game strategies for opponents
- Complete in game defensive play calling duties
- Implement game-plan adjustments based on the opponent
- OHSAA Division V Region 19 playoffs 2016.
LINEBACKER COACH/ WIDE RECEIVER COACH/EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Waldorf University
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Primarily and independently responsible to assist with the management of a competitive NAIA Division II football program
- Assist with the conditioning, practices, recruiting, travel, and overall day-to-day management of the University's football program
- Responsible for special team kickoffs and onside kicks
- Responsible for day-to-day leadership of wide receivers
- Increase of receptions from 85 in 2012 to 134 in 2013
- Receptions continued growth yearly
- Increase of yards gained by wide receivers from 867 in 2012 to 1851 in 2013
- Increased growth in following season
- Increase in touchdowns by wide receivers from 2 in 2012 to 18 in 2013 with continued growth into next season
- Wide receivers finished in the top 10 NAIA in total yards (season): this was the best finish for any Waldorf receiver in the last 5 seasons
- Overall management of scout team
- Responsible for scouting the opponent, preparing weekly reports for coaching staff
- Responsible for ensuring that every student athlete was appropriately equipped
- Evaluate and locate prospective student athletes from diverse geographic and demographic backgrounds by using HUDL software and other online networks for University recruitment
- All Conference 1st Team and All Conference 2nd team player accolades.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Sports Management
West Liberty University
Wheeling, WV01.2012
Skills
- Recruiting ( WV, OH, PA, IA)
- Player evaluation
- Player development
- Communication ( Written & Verbal)
- Meticulous organizational skills
- Competent with DV Sport and Hudl software
- Experienced with TeamWorks & Front Rush
- Detailed oriented
Playing Experience
West Liberty University, 2008-20112
4-year letter winner at Linebacker
3-year starter at Defensive End
2011 Co-Captain
Starting Defensive End on the 2009 WVIAC Conference Championship team and Elite Eight finalist
2010 Honorable Mention All-Conference
References
- Elmer Schuetz, Retired Teacher & Former Head Coach, 330.265.4045
- Chad Anderson, Defensive Coordinator ( Mckinley HS ) 330.685.6404
- Jeff Monteroso, Defensive Coordinator (West Liberty University) 928.210.3679
Timeline
Defensive Line Coach
Walsh University
06.2024 - Current
Line Backer Coach
McKinley H.S
02.2024 - 01.2025
DEFENSIVE LINE COACH AND DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Bluefield State College
02.2021 - 01.2023
Line Backers COACH
Wheeling University
02.2018 - 02.2021
DEFENSIVE LINE COACH
Bellaire Local Schools
08.2015 - 03.2018
LINEBACKER COACH/ WIDE RECEIVER COACH/EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Waldorf University
08.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Sports Management
West Liberty University
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