Robert Iannello
Exton,PA
Summary
I began playing football at 6 years old. I started my playing career with the Rose Tree Colts, continued playing while at Strath Haven Middle and High Schools, and finished my career as a 2-year starter in the secondary at the Williamson College of the Trades. Focused Defensive Back Coach, successful at coaching athletes and connecting with them on a personal level. I work with players of different skill levels to maximize their talents, improve their strengths, and enhance stamina for top gameplay. Over my four seasons at Bishop Shanahan, I have been given more responsibility each season. I started as strictly a defensive backs coach, then was asked to coach the wide receivers and kickoff team as well. I was also the offensive and defensive play-caller for JV games. In 2022, we had one second-team All-Chesmont wide receiver and an honorable mention cornerback. In 2023, we had one second-team All-Chesmont WR, one second-team DB, and one honorable mention DB. In 2023, we allowed 112 yards per game in the air and created 8 turnovers via interceptions. In 2024, we had two All-Chesmont DBs and a first-team All-Chesmont WR. Our biggest accomplishment was winning the Chesmont League for the first time in school history. On our way to a title, we defeated 6A powerhouses, Downingtown West, and Coatesville. In 2025, our season resulted in a PIAA District 1 championship with a win over the three-time reigning champion, Pope John Paul II. We had the second-highest PPG offense in Chester County, averaging 170 rushing yards, and 118 passing yards per game. Our quarterback was named the Chesmont Player of the Year. We also had a first-team WR and two first-team DBs. Our defense created 29 turnovers in 12 games, 15 of those coming from interceptions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Varsity Defensive Back and Wide Receivers Coach
Bishop Shanahan High School
Downingtown, PA
08.2022 - Current
- Managed in-game substitutions with offensive skill position personnel.
- Created weekly schedules for individual and team activities.
- Analyzed game footage to identify the strengths and weaknesses of opponents.
- Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop impactful game strategies.
- Developed and implemented offensive and defensive strategies for upcoming opponents.
- Collaborated with other coaching staff members to design effective offensive and defensive schemes.
- Coached players on proper positioning, route running, and coverage techniques.
Head Coach Girls Flag Football
Bishop Shanahan High School
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
02.2024 - Current
- Mentored assistant coaches to improve coaching techniques and teamwork.
- Evaluated player performance through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
Assistant Lacrosse Coach
Bishop Shanahan High School
Downingtown, PA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted post-game evaluations with players in order to provide constructive criticism after losses, or praise after wins.
- Worked closely in a training capacity with fellow student-athletes during the off-season.
- Facilitated team bonding activities off the field in order to create a more cohesive unit on it.
- Created scouting reports on opponents to help prepare teams for upcoming games.
Freshmen Baseball Coach
Malvern Prep School
Malvern, PA
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated pre-game warmups and post-game cool downs according to best practices.
- Conducted practices with conditioning, placement of players on defense, batting, bunting, base running, and sliding.
- Provided feedback to players on their strengths and weaknesses in order to help them reach their full potential.
- Developed individualized training programs for each player based on their skills and abilities.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
Defensive Coordinator
Northley Middle School
Aston, PA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Developed defensive game plans and schemes to counter opposing offenses.
- Implemented weekly drills to refine fundamentals of the defense.
- Coached players on proper technique, positioning, and execution of defensive plays.
Education
Associate of Science -
Williamson College of The Trades
Media, PA06-2011
High School Diploma -
Strath Haven High School
Wallingford, PA06-2008
Skills
- Performance evaluation
- Team development
- Game strategy development
- Energetic personality
- Communication abilities
- Effective communication
- Motivation techniques
- Team building
Clearances
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI Criminal Background Check
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
Certification
- CPR/AED certified
- NFHS Concussion course completed
- NFHS Cardiac Arrest course completed
- NFHS First Aid certificate
- Child Abuse clearance
References
Professional, coaching, parental, & personal references available upon requests.
Timeline
Head Coach Girls Flag Football
Bishop Shanahan High School
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Lacrosse Coach
Bishop Shanahan High School
02.2023 - 06.2023
Varsity Defensive Back and Wide Receivers Coach
Bishop Shanahan High School
08.2022 - Current
Freshmen Baseball Coach
Malvern Prep School
02.2022 - 05.2023
Defensive Coordinator
Northley Middle School
08.2020 - 11.2020
Associate of Science -
Williamson College of The Trades
High School Diploma -
Strath Haven High School