Terry Smith
San Lorenzo,CA
Summary
I am an experienced, successful & hard-working teacher, football coach & leader. In my 30 years of coaching high school football, I believe my track record will show a talent for building and maintaining a successful & comprehensive program where student-athletes will learn & develop personal character traits that will benefit them on the field, in the classroom and throughout their life.
I am dedicated to establishing and maintaining a program built on pride, preparation and teamwork. We will give our student-athletes a positive and rewarding experience, filled with great memories, life-long friendships and a great sense of pride for their school and their team.
If given the opportunity to be your head coach, we will build on James Logan High's long history of success, challenge for a state title & more importantly develop our student-athletes to believe that they can accomplish anything that they set out to achieve in life.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Varsity Offensive Coordinator
Irvington High School
Fremont, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Created our offensive playbook on HUDL, complete w/ detailed assignment descriptions and video examples of each play.
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Organized weekly practices focused on improving the team's overall offensive proficiency.
- Instructed quarterbacks on footwork techniques, passing mechanics, pass progression reads and decision making.
- Implemented drills designed to improve ball security, lead blocking, pass protection & pass route running among running backs.
- Provided guidance to all offensive players regarding proper technique, play execution, and mental preparation for competitions.
- Developed offensive game plans and strategies to maximize the team's potential.
- Created scouting reports detailing opposing defenses' tendencies and likely responses to various scenarios.
- Called plays during games, adjusted formations and personnel packages, and made in-game decisions based on situational analysis.
- Reviewed video footage of past performances in order to provide feedback on individual player technique or team strategy adjustments.
Varsity Offensive Coordinator
Tennyson High School
Hayward, CA
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Created the offensive playbook on Hudl, complete w/ descriptions and video examples for staff and players to learn & study online on their own time.
- Facilitated Offensive team meetings prior to practices & games focusing on strategy execution.
- Identified individual player offensive tendencies and opponent defensive tendencies by reviewing and analyzing gameplay footage.
- Instructed quarterbacks on proper passing technique and timing routes.
- Motivated players by providing positive reinforcement when needed during practices or games.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed and implemented offensive schemes to maximize the team's scoring potential.
- Provided instruction and guidance to players on offensive plays and strategies.
- Directed, monitored, and evaluated players' performance during practices and games.
- Coordinated practice schedules for offensive unit members.
- Conducted scouting of opposing teams to identify weaknesses in their defensive strategy.
- Developed weekly game plans based on our scouting report of our opponent and our own team's strengths and weaknesses.
- Analyzed game film to assess individual player performances and develop game plans.
- Maintained records of all offensive statistics for each game played.
Offensive Coordinator
Bay Area Panthers
San Jose, CA
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Evaluated & recruited prospective college & pro athletes through film study, interviews, camps and combines.
- Recruited quality players to sign with our organization.
- Assisted in operating combines which tested for speed, agility and other athletic measurables.
- Created our offensive system & playbook and taught it to our offensive staff & players.
- Conducted Zoom Meetings w/ players and coaches
- Conducted daily pre-practice meetings during pre-season camp
- Provided guidance to players regarding proper technique, play execution, and mental preparation for competition.
- Organized weekly practices focused on improving the team's overall offensive proficiency.
- Coordinated with other coaches to develop a cohesive offensive attack plan that effectively utilized each player's strengths.
- Monitored player performance during practice sessions, identified skill deficiencies, and provided necessary instruction for improvement.
- Developed offensive game plans based on our offensive strengths and defensive weaknesses and tendencies.
- Called plays during games, adjusted formations and personnel packages, and made in-game decisions based on situational analysis.
- Reviewed video footage of past performances in order to provide feedback on individual player technique or team strategy adjustments.
Head Varsity Football Coach
Tennyson High School
Hayward, CA
04.2003 - 04.2021
- Adhered to all rules set forth by CIF & our THS athletic department.
- Hired, trained and managed assistant coaches and supporting staff for all levels of our football program.
- Monitored the academic progress of our student-athletes to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Worked with our athletic director in obtaining optimal deals with vendors for supplies such as uniforms and necessary football equipment.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
- Worked with boosters, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations during practices and games.
- Scheduled team activities such as games, practices, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Conducted Zoom meetings w/ coaches & players.
- Educated athletes in rules & sportsmanship.
- Monitored safety of weight training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries.
- Developed and implemented strategies for offensive, defensive, and special teams play.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Provided time management guidance to help student-athletes manage their academics, family & team commitments.
- Created practice plans to develop player skills.
- Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
- Scout work, Analyzed video footage of opponents in order to identify weaknesses or strengths.
- Conducted weekly, Sunday night, Zoom meetings with my coaching staff on to prepare for the upcoming opponent.
- Conducted Weekly, Monday game-plan meetings with our players, using film to show our players our upcoming opponent's strengths, weaknesses and tendencies. While also detailing our plan of attack w/ offensive and defensive objectives for the week.
- Maintained records of game results, player statistics, and scouting reports.
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
- Coordinated live-stream and professional recording of all of our games.
- Attended football coaching conferences to improve our program by learning more or new football concepts, strategies and techniques.
- Created football media guides complete w/ rosters, player photos, program history, records and stats.
- Created annual "Tennyson Heroes' Night" dinner & game day ceremonies to honor former THS athletes and coaches.
- Created an hour-long 2020 Team Highlights' video which encompassed offensive, defensive and special teams' highlights. The video also included music, special transitions, awards, team events and special graphics.
JV Head Football Coach
Mt.Eden
Hayward, CA
05.2000 - 04.2003
- Developed offensive playbook for each season and directed offensive players and staff during games.
- Managed all aspects of the football program including assistant coaches' training, the planning of off-season work-outs, creating practice schedules & coordinating our game day operation and handling equipment issues.
- Supervised assistant coaches during practices and games, providing feedback on performance as needed.
- Facilitated team meetings prior to practices & games focusing on strategy execution.
- Organized run team fundraisers, team dinners and the end of the year banquet.
Varsity Offensive Coordinator
Mt.Pleasant High School
San Jose, CA
04.1997 - 11.1998
- Developed offensive playbook for each season and directed offensive players and staff during games.
- Coordinated practice schedules for offensive unit members.
- Analyzed game film to assess individual player performances and develop game plans.
- Provided instruction and guidance to players on offensive plays and strategies.
- Motivated players by providing positive reinforcement when needed during practices or games.
- Facilitated team meetings prior to practices or games focusing on strategy execution.
- Designed drills to improve the techniques and skills of running backs, quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends.
Head Varsity Football Coach
San Jose High School
San Jose, CA
06.1995 - 12.1996
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Scheduled team activities such as games, practices, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
- Conducted fundraising efforts to support equipment purchases & other team needs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies such as uniforms & equipment.
- Attended football conferences related to coaching development.
- Organized and managed a staff of assistant coaches.
- Worked with boosters, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations during practices and games.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies & sportsmanship.
- Conducted Study Halls & Grade Checks.
- Developed and implemented strategies for offensive, defensive, and special teams play.
- Created practice & offensive game plans
- Collaborated with Defensive Coordinator to formulate defensive game plans
- Analyzed video footage of opponents in order to identify weaknesses or strengths.
- Evaluated players' performance in order to determine team roster positions.
- Coordinated Team dinners & the end of the year banquet.
Varsity Offensive Coordinator
San Jose High School
San Jose, CA
05.1994 - 06.1995
- Collaborated with other coaches to create a comprehensive offensive playbook.
- Identified individual player offensive tendencies and opponent defensive tendencies by reviewing and analyzing gameplay footage.
- Coordinated practice schedules for offensive unit members.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Analyzed game film to assess individual player performances and develop game plans.
- Provided instruction and guidance to players on offensive plays and strategies.
- Monitored the safety of all players participating in practice sessions.
- Designed drills to improve the techniques and skills of running backs, quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends.
- Directed, monitored, and evaluated players' performance during practices and games.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Cal State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA06-2002
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, CA06-1989
Skills
- Setting Goals
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Staff Development
- First Aid & CPR Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Proficient in Word, Excel, HUDL(Sports' Video analysis, playbook and recruiting tool) & Google Classroom skills
- Eligibility Requirements
- Academic Support (Utilizing school resources)
- Program Activity Calendar Scheduling & Management
- Training Techniques
- Running Weight Training & Conditioning programs
- Effective Coordination of Spring & Summer practices including 7-on-7 competitions & tournaments
- Organizing & conducting fundraisers
- Planning & conducting efficient & effective practices
- Game Management
- Vendor Relations
- Player Evaluations
- Equipment Management
- Effective Management of Game day operations
- Excellent Communication skills
- Experience in the college recruiting process w/ established relationships w/ many college coaches
- Technology Integration (Hudl)
- Technical Knowledge of all football positions on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball (In 30 years, I've coached every position learning from clinics, college program visits, college & some pro coaches)
- Tactical Analysis
Accomplishments
Tennyson High School -
- WACC Shoreline Champions - 2012, 2013, 2018 & 2020*
- WACC Foothill Champions - 2021 & 2022
- NCS playoff qualifiers - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022
- Most coaching wins, championships & playoff appearances in Tennyson High history.
- Forty one of my former THS players have gone on to play college football @ schools such as
University of Washington, Weber State, UC Davis, Brown University, Southern Utah,
Tabor, Hastings College, La Verne, Fort Lewis, Western Oregon, New Mexico Highlands,
Malone University, Ohio Northern, Delaware State, UT-Permian-Basin, Menlo College & all
of the bay area JCs.
- Two former players played professionally:
Raysean Pringle NFL (Packers, Lions, Jaguars' practice squads) &
Ernesto Lacayo XFL (Seattle), IFL (Duke City, Arizona)
*2020-2021 season, we were undefeated, but No NCS playoffs were held due to Covid
Irvington High school -
- 2023, inherited a 2-8 JV team and a handful of returning players and were a competitive 5-5.
Mt.Eden High school -
- In 2000, we inherited an 0-10 Freshmen team and went 6-4 as a Frosh-soph team, upset Bishop O'Dowd & competitive loss 24-20 to eventual league champion San Leandro
- 2001-2002 posted winning records and we beat O'Dowd in 2002 on last play of game.
Mt.Pleasant -
In 1997, we were 3-7, in 1998 we improved to 7-3 & were Co-Champions.
San Jose High - 17-10 in 3 seasons.
1994 - We finished 7-1-1 and the best record for SJHA since 1979.
1994 & 1995, Won the Big Bone game over Lincoln High of San Jose.
Certification
- California Teaching Single Subject Credentials - Physical Education, Health & Social Sciences
- NFHS Certificate - Fundamentals of Coaching
- NFHS Certificate - Heat Illness
- NFHS Certificate - Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Hour Zero Certified - Mandated Reporter
- Hour Zero Certified - Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Affiliations
- Enjoy traveling, karaoke, going to concerts, spending time w wife, friends & family.
- History nut, I love visiting historical landmarks & learning about local history.
- Coached @ numerous youth football camps put on by the 49ers and Raiders over the years during the summer.
- Tennyson HS, BSU Advisor (2023-Current)
HONORS
- 2018 San Francisco 49ers' Coach of the Week (Week 3)
- 2018 Oakland Raiders' Coach of the Week (Week 6)
- 2014 Oakland Raiders' Coach of the Week (Week 7, Upset Bishop O'Dowd 33-31)
- 2012 HAAL Coach of the Year, 1st Football League title for Tennyson HS since 1970.
1st championship for the school in any sport since 1990.
- 2011 HAAL Coach of the Year, 8-2 record, 2nd best record in THS history at the time.
Beat San Leandro HS for the 1st time in 17 years.
- 2009 Oakland Raiders' Coach of the Week (Week 3)
Websites
- https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-select-terry-smith-of-tennyson-high-school-as-the-charlie-wedemeyer-memori#:~:text=As%20our%20Charlie%20Wedemeyer%20Memorial,be%20recognized%20on%20the%20field.
- https://www.raiders.com/news/oakland-raiders-coaches-of-the-week-week-6
- https://www.raiders.com/news/2014-high-school-coach-of-the-year-13695871#:~:text=Terry%20Smith%2C%20from%20Tennyson%20High,Dragons%20of%20Bishop%20O'Dowd.
- https://www.raiders.com/news/high-school-coach-of-the-week-766534
Timeline
Varsity Offensive Coordinator
Irvington High School
04.2023 - Current
Varsity Offensive Coordinator
Tennyson High School
10.2021 - 12.2022
Offensive Coordinator
Bay Area Panthers
09.2019 - 03.2022
Head Varsity Football Coach
Tennyson High School
04.2003 - 04.2021
JV Head Football Coach
Mt.Eden
05.2000 - 04.2003
Varsity Offensive Coordinator
Mt.Pleasant High School
04.1997 - 11.1998
Head Varsity Football Coach
San Jose High School
06.1995 - 12.1996
Varsity Offensive Coordinator
San Jose High School
05.1994 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Arts - History
Cal State University, East Bay
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
- California Teaching Single Subject Credentials - Physical Education, Health & Social Sciences
- NFHS Certificate - Fundamentals of Coaching
- NFHS Certificate - Heat Illness
- NFHS Certificate - Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Hour Zero Certified - Mandated Reporter
- Hour Zero Certified - Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention
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