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Intercollegiate Coaching Career
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RASHARD ALSTON

Orangeburg,SC

Summary

Former college athlete and current coach with extensive knowledge of NCAA/NAIA athletic protocols and regulations. Demonstrated ability to multitask, take initiative, and remain composed under pressure. Proven aptitude for learning new concepts quickly and efficiently. Passionate about building character in individuals and competing at the highest level of championship play.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Running Back Coach

South Carolina State University
01.2024 - Current
  • Organize and run all running back meetings and drills
  • Assist and contribute to weekly gameplan
  • Assist with game day play calls and adjustments
  • Assist with data inputting for games, practices, and opponent scouts.
  • Assist on all special teams units
  • Fostered a team culture of hard work, discipline, and accountability leading to greater success on the field.
  • Kept accurate records of player statistics to evaluate progress over time while also identifying potential areas for growth or development opportunities.

Associate Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, QuarterBacks

Bluefield State University
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Increased offensive production from previous season: Total offense increased by 850 yards, total touchdowns increased by 10 touchdowns, total passing yards increased by 700 yards, passing touchdowns increased by 10 touchdowns
  • Mentored two true freshmen Quarterbacks that help guide the team to the #2 spot in passing offense in the CIAA
  • True freshman QB, Jai'Que Hart passed for 5 TD's and was named player of the week for in the CIAA
  • True freshman QB, Isiah Teal was named to the ALL-CIAA team and Rookie of the year
  • Teal finished 17th in the nation in completions per game with 18.83 and 24th in the nation in passing yards per game with 236.5
  • QB Teal would also set a school record for passing for 442 yards and connecting on 5 touchdowns in one half, and finishing with 516 passing yards, and tied the record for most touchdowns in a game
  • 5 different wide receivers finished in the top 20 of the CIAA in both receptions and receiving touchdowns
  • Finished 1st in the CIAA in 4th down conversions and conversion percentage
  • Two separate 5 passing touchdown outings with two separate true freshmen Quarterbacks
  • 100% play calling | Designed and implement new play book | Signed 19 recruits.

Associate Head Coach, Co-Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers Coach

Bluefield State University
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Signed 18 recruits on National Signing Day
  • Coordinate all games for the upcoming fall season
  • Coordinate all offensive and wide receiver meetings
  • Create and install offensive playbook
  • Accomplished having three different wide receivers with multiple games having over 100 yards receiving and broke the school record for receiving yards in a single game as a position (335)
  • Sophmore, Perry Wilder finished #9 in the nation for receptions per game (7.2) and broke the school record for receptions in a single game (10)
  • Khyon Smith broke the school record for the longest receiving touchdown in a single game and finished #6 in the nation in yards per reception (21.79) as a true freshman
  • Timothy Henderson finished #20 in the nation in yards per reception (19.50) as a true freshman.

Graduate Assistant - Wide Receivers Coach

Hastings College
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Coached multiple athletes to honors including coaching the First All-Conference receiver in the last seven years, first year receiver to 1000 yards
  • Keiotey Stenhouse - 2x All-conference & 1x All-American honorable mention
  • Brenton Bell - All-Conference.

Recruiting Coordinator, Running Backs Coach, DOF

Bluefield State University
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Coordinate all recruiting for staff
  • Signed a total of 37 recruits on National Signing Day as a staff, signed 15 individually
  • Coordinate all football operations.

Varsity Running Backs Coach, Wide Receivers Coach, Special Teams Coordinator

North Charleston High School
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Coached a pair of sophomore and junior running backs to a 200+ rushing yards per game season
  • Broke down film for each week and prepared scouting reports
  • Monitored grades classroom behavior of student athletes.

Education

Master of Art in Teaching - Physical Education and Health K12 -

Hastings College
Hastings, NE
05.2021

Bachelor of Science in Sport Managment -

Newberry College
Newberry, SC
12.2017

Skills

  • Hudl, Frontrush, DVSPORT
  • Visio
  • Pro Quick Draw
  • Microsoft Word
  • Powerpoint
  • Excel
  • Google Docs/ Slides/ Sheets

Certification

  • Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies - Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • CPR Certified - Red Cross

Intercollegiate Coaching Career

  • Bluefield State University, Bluefield, WV, Associate Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks, (January 2023 - January 2024), Increased offensive production from previous season: Total offense increased by 850 yards, total touchdowns increased by 10 touchdowns, total passing yards increased by 700 yards, passing touchdowns increased by 10 touchdowns. Mentored two true freshmen Quarterbacks that help guide the team to the #2 spot in passing offense in the CIAA. True freshman QB, Jai'Que Hart passed for 5 TD's and was named player of the week for in the CIAA. True freshman QB, Isiah Teal was named to the ALL-CIAA team and Rookie of the year. He finished 17th in the nation in completions per game with 18.83 and 24th in the nation in passing yards per game with 236.5. QB Teal would also set a school record for passing for 442 yards and connecting on 5 touchdowns in one half, and finishing with 516 passing yards, and tied the record for most touchdowns in a game. 5 different wide receivers finished in the top 20 of the CIAA in both receptions and receiving touchdowns. Finished 1st in the CIAA in 4th down conversions and conversion percentage. Two separate 5 passing touchdown outings with two separate true freshmen Quarterbacks. 100% play calling | Designed and implement new play book | Signed 19 recruits
  • Bluefield State University, Bluefield, WV, Associate Head Coach, Co-Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers Coach, (January 2022 - December 2022), Signed 18 recruits on National Signing Day. Coordinate all games for the upcoming fall season. Coordinate all offensive and wide receiver meetings. Create and install offensive playbook., Accomplished having three different wide receivers with multiple games having over 100 yards receiving and broke the school record for receiving yards in a single game as a position (335). Sophomore, Perry Wilder finished #9 in the nation for receptions per game (7.2) and broke the school record for receptions in a single game (10). Khyon Smith broke the school record for the longest receiving touchdown in a single game and finished #6 in the nation in yards per reception (21.79) as a true freshman. Timothy Henderson finished #20 in the nation in yards per reception (19.50) as a true freshman.
  • Bluefield State University, Bluefield, WV, Recruiting Coordinator, Running Backs Coach, DFO, (January 2021 - December 2021), Coordinate all recruiting for staff. Signed a total of 37 recruits on National Signing Day as a staff, signed 15 individually. Coordinate all football operations.
  • Hastings College, Hastings, NE, Graduate Assistant - Wide Receivers Coach, (March 2019 - January 2021), Coached multiple athletes to honors including coaching the First All-Conference receiver in the last seven years, first year receiver to 1000 yards. Keiotey Stenhouse - 2x All-conference & 1x All-American honorable mention. Brenton Bell - All-Conference
  • North Charleston High School, North Charleston, SC, Varsity Running Backs Coach, Wide Receivers Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, (December 2017 - March 2019), Coached a pair of sophomore and junior running backs to a 200+ rushing yards per game season. Broke down film for each week and prepared scouting reports. Monitored grades classroom behavior of student athletes.

References

  • TONY COAXUM, Head Coach, Bluefield State University, (770) 757-7791, acoaxum@bluefieldstate.edu
  • JERMAINE GALES, Head Coach, Lincoln University (MO), (828) 333-0428, Galesj@lincolnu.edu
  • TONY HARPER, Defensive Coordinator, Grand Island Northwest, (402) 314-5508, tonyharper816@gmail.com

Timeline

Running Back Coach

South Carolina State University
01.2024 - Current

Associate Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, QuarterBacks

Bluefield State University
01.2023 - 01.2024

Associate Head Coach, Co-Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers Coach

Bluefield State University
01.2022 - 12.2022

Graduate Assistant - Wide Receivers Coach

Hastings College
01.2021 - 12.2021

Recruiting Coordinator, Running Backs Coach, DOF

Bluefield State University
03.2019 - 01.2021

Varsity Running Backs Coach, Wide Receivers Coach, Special Teams Coordinator

North Charleston High School
01.2017 - 03.2019

Master of Art in Teaching - Physical Education and Health K12 -

Hastings College

Bachelor of Science in Sport Managment -

Newberry College
  • Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies - Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • CPR Certified - Red Cross
RASHARD ALSTON