Shawn King Jr.
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Experienced Football Coach/Trainer and Writer with a focus on building and motivating teams, developing talent, strategic planning, highly creative communication skills, and content creation looking to expand my experience in a field where I can effectively combine and utilize my coaching and writing/communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Line)
Lake Norman Charter High School
Huntersville, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with Defensive Coordinator and Head Coach to assess players and devise game plans.
- Resolve issues and concerns involving student athletes and parents.
- Facilitate communication between coaches, players, and parents regarding team expectations.
- Develop practice plans to enhance team performance and skill development.
- Analyze game footage to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Mentor student-athletes academically and athletically to ensure they are successful in class and on the field.
Clemson Writer
LastWordOnCollegeFootball
Remote
06.2023 - Current
- Research and analyze trends for the the Clemson University Football team during the season and the pre-season to produce engaging articles.
- Effectively articulate football terms and strategies to readers.
- Publish articles weekly to engage with audience through social media platforms, enhancing reader participation.
- Explain football terms and strategies to readers.
- Utilize exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Clemson University Contributor
Rubbing the Rock (Fansided)
Charlotte, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Develop engaging articles using AP style writing for Rubbing the Rock publication, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
- Write compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines incorporating stat collection and sports analysis.
- Organize material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Manage competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Self-edit and proofread drafts of articles prior to publication.
Personal Football Trainer
Athletes Untapped
Charlotte, NC
02.2025 - Current
- Develop customized training programs to enhance athletes' performance and overall skill levels.
- Conduct workshops focused on strength training, conditioning, and injury prevention techniques for my clients. Recognized for helping athletes improve skills during football season.
- Assess individual athlete needs through evaluations and tailor coaching strategies according to skill set and goals.
- Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve training methodologies and session effectiveness.
Sports Coordinator
i9 Sports
Concord, NC
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Coordinated and instructed sports programs for kids ages 7-12 on the fundamentals of flag football.
- Coached kids ages 7-12 in scrimmage games.
- Collaborated with other Coordinators to devise practice plans.
- Rectified parent and player issues and concerns throughout the season.
- Implemented safety protocols during events, promoting a secure environment for participants and attendees.
Intern
Greensboro College Sports Information
Greensboro, NC
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Adapted quickly to new and innovative programs, including Sidearm, Boxcast, HudlTV, and NCAA Stats.
- Adjusted to rules for different sports for different tasks.
- Solved broadcasting and sound issues on the fly.
- Updated rosters and schedules.
- Prepared live streams for games.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC05.2023
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Setting goals
- Motivational leadership style
- Team management
- Team building
- Creative writing
- Strong research skills
- Content creation
Accomplishments
Greensboro College Football Team, Fall 2021–Fall 2022,
Balance 20 hours per week to practice, training, conditioning, travel and games while carrying a full academic course load
Lebanon Valley College Football Team, Fall 2018-Fall 2019
Balance 20 hours per week to practice, training, conditioning, travel and games while carrying a full academic course load
Timeline
Clemson University Contributor
Rubbing the Rock (Fansided)
06.2025 - Current
Personal Football Trainer
Athletes Untapped
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Line)
Lake Norman Charter High School
05.2024 - Current
Sports Coordinator
i9 Sports
01.2024 - 10.2025
Clemson Writer
LastWordOnCollegeFootball
06.2023 - Current
Intern
Greensboro College Sports Information
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
Greensboro College
Accomplishments
The Collegian- Greensboro College, Journalist
- Published 5 articles in an award-winning student run newspaper
- Interviewed people on a variety of articles including on football, an art exhibit, and the Inclusion and Diversity Center
- Published a NCCMA nominated article