Robert S. Forester
Teach / Coach
Ringgold,Ga
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong commitment to guiding students towards excellence. Passionate about education and football, driven by a desire to help children achieve their full potential. With 21 years of experience as an Assistant Football Coach, specializing in playbook development, in-game coaching, and analyzing gameplay footage to identify strengths and weaknesses. Expertise lies in motivating and instructing athletes to become top players. As the Head Wrestling Coach for 6 years, successfully led the team to 4 state titles. Eager to bring passion, experience, and leadership skills as the next Head Football Coach at Southeast to drive the team towards success. Currently in the third year of leading the strength program at Southeast, where significant gains have been made.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher / Coaching
Southeast High School
7 2022 - Current
- Serving as strength and conditioning coach at Southeast High School
- Assistant Football Coach
Teacher / Assistant Football Coach/Head Wrestling
LaFayette High School/Ridgeland High School
07.2004 - 07.2022
- Letters of Commendation from the Walker County Director Special Education Experience in coaching multiple sports
- Head Wrestling Coach 2007-2014
- 4 State Championships (AA, 2XAAA, AAAA)
- 6 Region Championships
- 2009 and 2010 Chattanooga Times Free Press Coach of the Year
- Assistant Football Coach 2003-present
- Assistant Soccer Coach 2011-2016
Police Officer
City of LaFayette, Georgia
07.1998 - 07.2004
- Served as School Resource officer
- State Certified SWAT and firearms instructor
- Two time Officer of the Month
Soldier
US Army
09.1989 - 07.1998
- Reached the rank of (E-6) Staff Sergeant in 5 years
- Promoted ahead of peers
- Instructor at US Army Air Assault School Ft Campbell Ky
- Non Commissioned Officer Of the Year 2003 Ft Campbell KY 101st ABN Division (Air Assault)
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Curriculum Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
Masters - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Teachers Certification - Interrelated Special Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelors - Organizational Management
Covenant College
Skills
Adaptability in Coaching Styles
Position coaching
Team coaching
Mental Toughness Coaching
Flexible Coaching Style
Sports coaching background
Youth fitness coaching
References
- Kip Klein, Former head Football Coach Ridgeland High School, 10 Battlefarm Court, Rock Spring, GA, 30739, etsu79@aol.com, (423)991-4220
- Lebron Williams, Saddle Ridge Middle School Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, 595 Williams Rd, Chickamauga, GA, 30707, lebronwilliams@walkerschools.org, (423)605-442
- Karen Hughes Retired Principal Ridgeland High School, 1284 Lytle Rd, Chickamauga, GA, kwoodenhughes5@gmail.com,(423)544-1653
Timeline
Teacher / Assistant Football Coach/Head Wrestling
LaFayette High School/Ridgeland High School
07.2004 - 07.2022
Police Officer
City of LaFayette, Georgia
07.1998 - 07.2004
Soldier
US Army
09.1989 - 07.1998
Masters - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Teachers Certification - Interrelated Special Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelors - Organizational Management
Covenant College
Teacher / Coaching
Southeast High School
7 2022 - Current
Educational Specialist - Educational Curriculum Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
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