Steven M Croce
Cheshire
Summary
Hardworking seasoned Football Coach who is highly effective at building and managing programs. Skilled in selecting coaching staff, evaluating players and managing rigorous practice schedules to prepare for challenging games. Over 36 years of experience in scholastic and collegiate organizations. Able to keep lines of communication open between student-athletes, parents and administration
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Football Coach
Anna Maria College
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Boosted player recruitment every year by establishing strong relationships with the recruits and their families
- Coordinated effectively with support staff such as athletic trainers, equipment managers, academic advisors, ensuring seamless operation of the football program.
- Managed administrative tasks, such as scheduling, budgeting, and roster management to ensure smooth operations for the football program.
- Recruited Nationwide and Globally
- Achieved consistent success on the field by emphasizing fundamentals, situational awareness, and adaptive game plans.
- Developed a winning culture through fostering teamwork, communication, and discipline among players.
Associate Head Football Coach
Anna Maria College
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Upheld highest standards for maintaining nondiscriminatory practices in player selection.
- Emphasized character development in athletes through teaching responsibility, accountability, hard work, respect for others, leadership skills that extend beyond the field of play.
- Made and coordinated Game plans and In game and halftime adjustments.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches for efficient distribution of tasks during practice sessions and games.
Head Football Coach
Region School District 13 Coginchaug HS
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed administrative tasks, such as scheduling, budgeting, and roster management to ensure smooth operations for the football program.
- Increased team cohesion by organizing regular team-building activities and events.
- Mentored players in their academic pursuits to ensure eligibility requirements were met while promoting personal growth beyond athletics.
- Maintained open lines of communication between coaches and parents addressing questions concerns facilitating understanding their athlete''s role within the team.
Education
Naugatuck High School
Naugatuck, CT06-1983
Skills
- Keeping open lines of communication for Student-athletes, parents, staff and administration
- Teaching Life skills through Football
- Team assignments for players and staff
- Game strategy planning during practice and film
Accomplishments
All-Time Winningest Coach at Anna Maria College
Signed and had deposits for over 70 Student-Athletes every year
Only coach in ECFC to be named ACOY (2021) and HFCOY(2023)
2019-2024 Top 15 Offense NATIONALLY
2019 #15 passing Offense in the Nation #42 overall
2021 #12 passing Offense in the Nation #18 overall
2022 #8 passing Offense in the Nation #12 overall
2023 #5 passing Offense in the Nation #8 overall
2024 #11 passing Offense in the Nation #12 overall
2023 ECFC Co-Champions
2024 ECFC Regular Season Champions
Certification
First-Aid/CPR
Air Raid
Timeline
Head Football Coach
Anna Maria College
01.2022 - 12.2024
Associate Head Football Coach
Anna Maria College
06.2017 - 01.2022
Head Football Coach
Region School District 13 Coginchaug HS
11.2015 - 06.2016
Naugatuck High School
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