Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Accomplishments
Recruiting
Professional Development
Timeline
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Rich Freeman

Rich Freeman

Douglasville,Ga

Summary

Renowned Head Football Coach at Morehouse College, celebrated for a historic 85% graduation rate and leading the team to its first NCAA playoffs. Expert in motivational leadership and football team management, I excel in player development and community engagement, setting records and fostering significant growth.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Football Coach

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
03.2007 - 12.2023
  • 2018 SIAC Coach of the Year
  • Most wins in School History
  • Coached 2018 SIAC Offensive Player of the Year
  • 2018 11 Players voted All-Conference
  • 2018 Best start since 1921 (6-0)
  • 2011 Fritz Pollard Award Winner
  • NCAA Playoffs 2010 (First time in School History)
  • School Record for Wins over 5yrs
  • 85% Graduation Rate
  • 2010 National Rankings 23rd (D2Football.COM) 24th (NCAA Coaches Poll Div
  • 2)
  • 6th Round NFL Draft Pick Baltimore Ravens (Ramon Harewood)

Defensive Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach

Lane College
Jackson, TN
05.2006 - 03.2007

Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers Coach

Lane College
Jackson, TN
07.2005 - 05.2006

Defensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach

Concordia College-Selma
Selma, AL
11.2004 - 07.2005

Defensive Line Coach

Miles College
Birmingham, AL
06.2004 - 11.2004
  • Defensive National Rankings
  • 1st pass efficiency defense
  • 8th total defense
  • 15th scoring defense
  • NCAA RULES

Defensive Coordinator

George Washington Carver High School
Birmingham, AL
08.2003 - 12.2003
  • Defensive Statewide Rankings
  • Ranked 2nd in Region 5A in Total and Scoring Defense
  • 2003 1st Round Divisional Playoffs

Inside Linebackers Coach

Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama
01.2002 - 12.2003
  • Defensive National Rankings
  • 5th in Rushing Yards allowed
  • 20 interceptions
  • 42 Quarterback sacks
  • 7 Defensive Touchdowns
  • Defensive Conference Rankings
  • 1st Rushing yards allowed
  • 2nd Scoring Defense
  • NCAA RULES

Defensive Coordinator, Inside Linebackers Coach

Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • 2002 Team Record (6-2)
  • 2001 Southwestern Athletic Conference Eastern Division Champions
  • 2001 Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship Game
  • 2001 Team Record (5-2)
  • 2000 Southwestern Athletic Conference Eastern Division Co-Champions
  • National Rankings
  • 2001: 19th in Nation by SportswireTM
  • All Conference Players Earl Cochran-Defensive End
  • First Team All-SWAC (2001)
  • NCAA RULES

Inside Linebackers Coach

Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
05.1996 - 01.2000
  • 2000 National Rankings
  • 1999 1st in Nation in NCAA Division I-AA
  • 1999 Team Record: 11-0
  • 1999 Ohio Valley Conference Champions
  • 1999 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs
  • 1998 10th in Nation in NCAA Division I-AA
  • 1998 Team Record: 9-3
  • 1998 Ohio Valley Conference Champions
  • 1998 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs
  • Defensive National Rankings
  • 14th in Pass Efficiency Defense
  • 19th in Turnover Margin
  • Defensive Conference Rankings
  • 1998 2nd in Scoring Defense
  • 1998-1999 1st in Pass Efficiency Defense
  • 1999 2nd in Turnover Margin
  • NCAA RULES

Education

Master of Arts - Health Physical Education & Recreation

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, Georgia
07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education and Recreation

Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
05.1997

Skills

  • Motivational leadership
  • Community engagement
  • Football team management
  • Fundraising
  • Media relations
  • Player development
  • Computer literacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team-building
  • Program Organization
  • Budget management
  • Social Development

References

Professional and personal references available upon request.

Accomplishments

Tennessee State University, Honorable Mention, 1995, All-Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Team Captain

Recruiting

California Junior Colleges, Montgomery, AL, Northern Alabama Region, Atlanta, GA, Northern Georgia Region, Central Georgia Region, Mississippi Junior Colleges, Memphis, TN, 1998-Present

Professional Development

  • American Football Coaches Association, Member, 01/01/96-Present
  • Atlanta Falcons, Minority Internship, 05/01/19
  • NFL Quarterback Coaching Summit, Member, 06/01/19
  • Atlanta Falcons, Minority Internship, 05/01/18
  • NFL Quarterback Coaching Summit, Member, 06/01/18
  • University of Mississippi, Staff Professional Development, 04/01/17, Oxford, MS
  • University of North Carolina, Staff Professional Development, 03/01/11, 03/01/12, Chapel Hill, NC
  • University of South Carolina, Staff Professional Development, 03/01/11, Columbia, SC
  • Texas Southern University, Staff Professional Development, 02/01/10, Houston, TX
  • University of Southern Mississippi, Staff Professional Development, 03/01/08, 03/01/09, 03/01/10, Hattiesburg, MS
  • Alabama State University, Staff Professional Development, 03/01/07, Montgomery, AL
  • Mississippi State University, Staff Professional Development, 03/01/01, Starkville, MS
  • Louisiana State University, Defensive Staff Clinic, 03/01/00, Baton Rouge, LA
  • Auburn University, Defensive Staff Clinic, 03/01/00, Auburn, AL
  • University of North Carolina, Defensive Staff Clinic, 03/01/99, Chapel Hill, NC
  • East Carolina University, Defensive Staff Clinic, 03/01/99, Greensboro, NC
  • University of Tennessee, Defensive Staff Clinic, 03/01/99, Knoxville, TN
  • Mississippi State University, Defensive Staff Clinic, 04/01/98, Starkville, MS
  • University of Alabama, Defensive Staff Clinic, 04/01/98, Tuscaloosa, AL

Timeline

Head Football Coach

Morehouse College
03.2007 - 12.2023

Defensive Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach

Lane College
05.2006 - 03.2007

Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers Coach

Lane College
07.2005 - 05.2006

Defensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach

Concordia College-Selma
11.2004 - 07.2005

Defensive Line Coach

Miles College
06.2004 - 11.2004

Defensive Coordinator

George Washington Carver High School
08.2003 - 12.2003

Inside Linebackers Coach

Alabama State University
01.2002 - 12.2003

Defensive Coordinator, Inside Linebackers Coach

Alabama State University
01.2000 - 01.2002

Inside Linebackers Coach

Tennessee State University
05.1996 - 01.2000

Master of Arts - Health Physical Education & Recreation

Georgia College & State University

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education and Recreation

Tennessee State University
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