Richard Crouse
Seven Hills,Ohio
Summary
Accomplished football coach with 18 years of experience leading teams, specializing in strategic defensive strategies that enhance player performance and foster a winning mentality. Proven ability to develop and mentor athletes, instilling discipline and teamwork. Adept at tailoring coaching strategies to maximize player potential. Seeking an opportunity to contribute passion for the game and mentoring of players while continuing to make a positive impact on team success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Defensive Coordinator
Brooklyn High School
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the game planning, designed and implemented our defensive strategy
- Responsible for player development and in-game adjustments
- Also created practice drills with the other defensive coaches to focus on key aspects of our defensive plans for our upcoming opponents
- Study game film to analyze our opponents’ offensive tendencies for the upcoming week
- Maintained accurate records of player statistics to track improvements over time as well as inform future coaching decisions.
- Established a strong defensive culture through clear communication of expectations and fostering teamwork.
- Promoted good sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players both on and off the field.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic defensive schemes and game plans.
- Managed sideline adjustments during games for optimal defensive performance in various situations.
Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Coach Safeties and Cornerbacks
Parma Senior High School
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw a staff of 5 Assistant coaches on Defense working together to formulate game planning for regular season games, off-season weight training, and in-season training for our players
- Responsible for the game day preparation for our Varsity program
- Creating and implementing game plans
- I also worked with and under the previous Defensive Coordinator as Safeties coach and assisted in the game planning of varsity games and was the Assistant Coach in the press box for the Defensive Coordinator
- Developed player skills through individualized coaching and targeted skill drills.
Defensive Coordinator
Brooklyn High School
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Responsible for the game planning, designing, and implementing our defensive strategy
- Responsible for player development and in-game adjustments
- I also create practice drills with the other defensive coaches to focus on key aspects of our defensive plans for our upcoming opponents
- Contributed to two victories by developing strategic defensive game plans and calling plays during game.
- Established a strong defensive culture through clear communication of expectations and fostering teamwork.
- Improved overall team defense rankings by analyzing opponent''s strategies and adapting accordingly.
- Managed sideline adjustments during games for optimal defensive performance in various situations.
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebacker Coach
Trinity High School
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Served in conjunction with the other Co-Coordinator with game planning and film breakdown, responsible for all administrative work on our Hudl account
- Creation of Pass and Run cards for Scout teams
- Also responsible for the play calling on the sideline during game day
- Facilitated open dialogue between coaching staff and players to address concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Mentored student-athletes, fostering leadership skills and personal growth.
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Trinity High School
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted in coaching of all positions and provided leadership and mentoring to the team
- Analyzed game tapes to assess strategies and devise game plans for upcoming opponents
Varsity Football Scout
Trinity High School
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Served as the Varsity Scout
- Scouting opposing teams to assist in the development of effective gameplay strategies for the Varsity football program
Assistant Varsity Defensive Football Coach/Running Backs Coach
Trinity High School
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Served as the Running Backs coach and provided leadership and mentoring to the team
- Enhanced player skills through focused coaching, personalized feedback, and tailored drills.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to exchange ideas, improve practice routines, and share resources.
Varsity Linebacker Coach/College Football Placement Coordinator
Brooklyn High School
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Served as a scout for the varsity football program as well as Defensive Coordinator for the JV team
- Promoted to Linebackers Coach for the varsity football program
- Assisted the Defensive Coordinator for the varsity program with game planning and film breakdown
- As linebacker coach for the varsity football program had 3 first-team all-conference linebackers, 2 second-team all-conference linebackers, and 1 all-district
- In 2010 was named College Placement Coordinator for our varsity football program to assist our seniors in furthering their education and playing careers
Defensive Coordinator
Medina Boys Youth Football
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Mentored and developed young men for the next phase of their football lives, teaching them the fundamentals of football and teamwork
Education
Associate degree - Business Administration/Human Resource Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, Ohio06.2022
Skills
- Coaching
- Defensive Play Calling
- Game Planning
- Program Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Game preparation
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
- Teaching techniques
- Personnel management
- Performance analysis
- Positional sense
- Defensive strategy
- Talent evaluation
- Defensive game plan strategies
- Game planning
- Athletic recruiting
Timeline
Defensive Coordinator
Brooklyn High School
01.2024 - Current
Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Coach Safeties and Cornerbacks
Parma Senior High School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Defensive Coordinator
Brooklyn High School
01.2018 - 12.2018
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebacker Coach
Trinity High School
01.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Trinity High School
01.2015 - 12.2015
Varsity Football Scout
Trinity High School
01.2014 - 12.2014
Assistant Varsity Defensive Football Coach/Running Backs Coach
Trinity High School
01.2013 - 12.2013
Varsity Linebacker Coach/College Football Placement Coordinator
Brooklyn High School
01.2007 - 12.2012
Defensive Coordinator
Medina Boys Youth Football
01.2002 - 12.2006
Associate degree - Business Administration/Human Resource Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
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