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Tabari Jones

Van Buren Charter Township,MI

Summary

Profile Summary Football Coach with a passion for developing winning strategies and excellent at managing and developing players. An Ex-NFL, Division I, Division II, and NAIA athlete with excellent time management and people skills. Along with a strong sense of discipline and leadership skills. A season Football coach with a track record of developing talented players at their position. I possess a strong desire to learn and an outstanding ability to train young man. I have proven experience in dealing with diverse backgrounds as well. I am a team-player and great at what I do and I will be a valued asset to your School and Football Program.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Program Manager

Goodwill of Greater Detroit
Detroit, MI
01.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to identify objectives and deliverables for projects.
  • Established appropriate governance structures for programs and projects based on organizational needs.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers in support of program objectives.
  • Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams in order to ensure successful delivery of projects.
  • Created detailed work breakdown structures for complex projects that included task assignments and resource allocation plans.
  • Developed and managed program plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Created and maintained project documentation to ensure consistency of processes across the organization.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Defensive Line Coach

Boys and Girls Club of Detroit
Van Buren Charter Township, MI
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Developed and implemented defensive line drills to improve individual and team performance.
  • Participated in community events such as football camps or clinics aimed at promoting the program's values.
  • Drafted practice plans for each day of practice that included drills to help build skill sets needed for successful execution of plays.
  • Coached players on proper techniques for tackling, blocking, shedding blocks, rushing the passer, and other defensive line skills.
  • Attended coaching staff meetings to discuss overall team strategy and development plans.
  • Instructed players on the principles of teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership.
  • Monitored player behavior both inside and outside of practice sessions ensuring they are adhering to team rules.
  • Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop impactful game strategies.

Defensive/Offensive Line Coach

Rivals Professional Football League
Pontiac, Michigan
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
  • Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Organized season timetable and scouted other teams for tactical aims.
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish our team goals.

Head Flag Football Coach

Trillium Academy High School
, Michigan
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Monitored academic performance of student-athletes in addition to athletic progress.
  • Assessed student behavior and academic achievements to determine continued eligibility for program.
  • Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
  • Organized season timetable and scouted other teams for tactical aims.

Assistant Basketball Coach

Trillium Academy High School
, Michigan
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Monitored adherence to team rules and regulations with conduct, appearance and class attendance.
  • Promoted diverse and inclusive culture with team and athletics program.
  • Collaborated with Head Coach to plan and coordinate practice sessions.
  • Enforced study and tutorial programs to maintain student-athlete eligibility.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Adhered to equipment and apparel standards to promote safety and fair play and made new equipment orders when appropriate.
  • Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.

Offensive Line Coach

Cass Technical High School
Detroit, Michigan
07.2009 - 12.2013
  • Identified individual player offensive tendencies and opponent defensive tendencies by reviewing and analyzing gameplay footage.
  • Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
  • Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

CAPPELLA UNIVERSITY
07.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Public Relations

WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY
07.2006

High School Diploma -

Cass Technical High School
Detroit, MI
05.1999

Skills

  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Division I, II and NAIA regulations and Timelines Knowledge
  • Offense and Defense Strategies
  • Team Assignment Planning
  • Sports Training
  • Exercise Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Performance Improvement
  • Individualized Coaching
  • Parent Relations
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Outstanding customer service orientation skills
  • Ability to work nights and weekends On-call availability

Certification

Training in Diversity Cultural Education Series LGBT. CPR Certified. Professional Football Training Camps

Interests

Detroit, Metro Detroit, Canton, Ypsilanti and Superior Township, MI Private Lessons for Athletic Competition Preparedness, 2010 – Present

Training Middle School and High School kids academically and athletically. Help them with any subject that they are struggling or need help with. Have regular training sessions with them two to three times a week in the library, weight room, on the track, football and baseball field, and the basketball courts. Sessions last for two hours or even longer if needed.

Accomplishments

  • Played for the Atlanta Falcons practice team for six weeks in 2007.
  • Played Arena football for the Grand Rapids Rampage in 2008.
  • Played college Football for the Wyoming Cowboys, Saginaw Valley University, and at William Penn University.

Affiliations

  • Was an All-State, All-Metro, and All-City Offensive Tackle for Cass Technical High School

Timeline

Defensive Line Coach

Boys and Girls Club of Detroit
06.2024 - 11.2024

Senior Program Manager

Goodwill of Greater Detroit
01.2021 - Current

Defensive/Offensive Line Coach

Rivals Professional Football League
08.2018 - 01.2020

Assistant Basketball Coach

Trillium Academy High School
11.2017 - 03.2018

Head Flag Football Coach

Trillium Academy High School
03.2017 - 06.2019

Offensive Line Coach

Cass Technical High School
07.2009 - 12.2013

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

CAPPELLA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Public Relations

WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

Cass Technical High School

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