Open To Work
Wade Green
Football Coach
La Grande,OR
Work Preference
Summary
Higher education professional with over 20 years of experience in student recruitment and athlete development. Expertise in NCAA and NAIA compliance, Title IX regulations, and fostering cross-campus collaboration to enhance student success. Committed to creating equitable environments for diverse student-athletes, focusing on retention and academic achievement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Football Coach
Hargrave Military Academy
Chatham, Virginia
02.2026 - Current
- Coordinated game strategies to maximize team strengths and minimize weaknesses.
- Developed training programs for athletes to enhance performance and skills.
- Evaluated player performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Organized team practices to enhance preparation for competitive games and improve overall team performance.
- Cultivated supportive team environment emphasizing discipline, respect, and teamwork to boost player morale and collaboration.
- Collaborated with school administration on athletic policies and program development.
- Led community outreach initiatives to promote the football program and engage support.
- Supervised assistant coaches during practices and games, providing feedback on performance.
- Received awards for excellence in coaching from various associations across the state.
- Ensured that all players were compliant with NCAA regulations regarding eligibility requirements.
- Evaluated player talent and physical skills to determine correct team assignments.
- Collaborated with strength coaches on conditioning programs designed to improve player fitness levels.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated practice plans to ensure efficient use of time.
- Served as a role model for young athletes by exhibiting exemplary behavior both on-field and off-field.
- Presented sports program updates to school administrators, player families, and community events to foster engagement and support.
- Worked with school leaders to set appropriate standards for program participation and recognition.
- Adhered to all applicable compliance standards, including upholding nondiscriminatory practices when selecting, assigning, and disciplining players.
- Created an atmosphere of sportsmanship within the team by setting a positive example at all times.
- Managed all aspects of the football program including budget, scheduling, coaching staff and equipment.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to the facility.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Assessed student behavior and academic achievements to determine continued eligibility for program.
- Prepared detailed reports on team performance and individual player statistics for review.
Defensive Line Coach / Student-Athlete Development Liaison
EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY
La Grande, OR
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with the Registrar's Office to conduct transcript evaluations for prospective student-athletes, verifying core course completion and calculating academic indexes for eligibility certification.
- Apply student development theory to design academic intervention strategies and retention programs that support student-athletes from enrollment through graduation.
- Collaborated with Student Affairs, Residential Life, and Campus Counseling to provide holistic support, monitoring academic progress and coordinating housing assignments and wellness resources for over 50 student-athletes.
- Served as primary compliance liaison for football program, ensuring all NAIA eligibility requirements were met, including minimum GPA, credit hour progression, and transfer student documentation.
- Support Title IX compliance by ensuring equitable access to athletic facilities, training resources, and recruitment opportunities across all gender programs.
- Facilitate mandatory Title IX and sexual harassment prevention training for student-athletes and coaching staff, promoting a culture of respect, safety, and accountability.
- Serve as a mandatory reporter, promptly forwarding any disclosures of sexual misconduct, discrimination, or harassment to the university's Title IX Coordinator.
- Led community outreach initiatives, representing university at regional high schools, community colleges, and civic events to enhance recruitment pipelines.
Geography Teacher / Assistant Football Coach
WOODVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Woodville, TX
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed academic progress for 30+ student-athletes, tracking grade point averages, credit completion, and progress toward graduation requirements to maintain eligibility.
- Educated student-athletes and families on NCAA initial eligibility standards, clarifying core course requirements and benchmarks to support informed registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
- Promoted gender equity in athletic participation by ensuring equal access to facilities, coaching, and resources for male and female student-athletes, fostering an inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with school counselors and administrative staff to identify at-risk students, implementing targeted intervention strategies based on student development theory.
Defensive Line Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY
Jacksonville, FL
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Led comprehensive recruitment strategy across Southern states, evaluating academic transcripts, standardized test scores, and athletic film to identify NCAA Division I eligible prospects.
- Coordinated with the Compliance Office to manage the transfer portal process, reviewing junior college transcripts and ensuring all incoming transfers met residency and academic progression requirements.
- Ensured Title IX compliant recruitment practices, including equitable distribution of recruitment resources, unbiased prospect evaluation, and adherence to equal opportunity policies.
- Utilized enrollment management principles to strategically target recruitment territories and maximize yield of qualified student-athletes.
- Built partnerships with Office of Undergraduate Admissions to facilitate campus visits, financial aid discussions, and onboarding of incoming student-athletes.
Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
Frankfort, KY
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversaw NCAA Division II eligibility certifications for all recruited student-athletes, ensuring compliance with initial eligibility, transfer waivers, and progress-toward-degree tracking.
- Promoted equitable treatment of all student-athletes by leading Title IX initiatives, monitoring gender balance in athletic participation, and ensuring equitable scholarship distribution.
- Conducted bystander intervention training for student-athletes, empowering them to recognize and safely intervene in potentially harmful situations.
- Developed programming based on student retention theories that enhanced academic persistence among first-year student-athletes.
- Coordinated study hall sessions, mandatory tutoring, and academic progress reports in conjunction with the university's academic support center.
- Partnered with Residential Life to ensure appropriate housing assignments and collaborated with Academic Support Services to develop individualized academic success plans for underclassmen.
Defensive Coordinator / Head Track & Field Coach
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (ARMY WEST POINT)
West Point, NY
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed transition of cadet-athletes into the Academy through transcript reviews and academic placement consultations, ensuring compliance with institutional and NCAA Division I admission requirements.
- Ensured all recruited student-athletes completed NCAA amateurism certification and maintained compliance with NCAA continuing eligibility standards throughout their Academy careers.
- Administered Title IX policies for the track and field program, including equitable coaching assignments, practice schedules, facility access, and travel accommodations for male and female athletes.
- Collaborated with the Academy's Title IX Office and SHARP (Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention) program to support victims and ensure a safe, respectful environment for all cadet-athletes.
- Coordinated with Dean of Academics, Student Activities Office, and Cadet Counseling Services to create a holistic support system addressing mental, physical, and academic demands.
- Developed first-year experience programming to assist incoming cadet-athletes in adapting to the military-academic environment.
Head Football Coach / Defensive Coordinator
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL (USMAPS)
West Point, NY
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Personally conducted post-graduate transcript evaluations for incoming prep school students, identifying academic deficiencies and structuring personalized academic remediation plans to meet West Point and NCAA eligibility requirements.
- Collaborated with residence hall staff and student life personnel to create structured schedules balancing academics, athletic practice, and character development for cadet-athletes.
- Ensured Title IX compliance by providing equitable programming for male and female cadet-athletes, facilitating access to athletic facilities, training staff, and medical resources.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives, organizing team volunteer days at local elementary schools and veteran organizations to promote civic responsibility and university visibility.
- Mentored and counseled student-athletes through academic and personal challenges using student development theory to enhance their overall development.
Assistant Football Coach / Defensive Coordinator
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL (USMAPS)
West Point, NY
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Managed NCAA Division I compliant recruiting database, tracking correspondence, visits, and academic profiles for recruited prospects to streamline recruitment process.
- Guided prospective student-athletes and families through admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes, ensuring compliance with NCAA and institutional eligibility standards.
- Collaborated with the Academic Advising Department to map out degree plans for student-athletes, monitoring progress-toward-degree to ensure continued eligibility across multiple seasons.
- Completed annual Title IX training and fostered a locker room culture built on mutual respect, accountability, and zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination.
Volunteer Assistant Coach / Student Assistant S&C
CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Mentored student-athletes academically, fostering a culture of excellence in both academics and athletics.
- Developed skills of Buck Buchanan Award winner Chris Gocong, contributing to his selection as an NFL 3rd Round Draft Pick.
- Assisted head coach in developing training programs for student-athletes.
- Coordinated practice schedules and logistics for team events and competitions.
- Provided individual skill development sessions to enhance athlete performance.
Defensive Line Coach / Co-Defensive Coordinator
SAARLAND HURRICANES (GERMAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE)
, Germany
01.2003 - 09.2004
- Coordinated recruitment and integration of international players, managing visa paperwork and cultural assimilation programs with local community partners to enhance team diversity and cohesion.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - History
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA01-2004
Skills
- NCAA rules
- NAIA Eligibility
- Eligibility certification
- Amateurism Certifications
- Recruitment & Admissions
- Recruitment Management
- Prospect Evaluation
- Eligibility tracking
- Core Course Evaluation
- Academic Advising
- Retention Strategies
- Student Development
- Athlete Development Programs
- Athletic Compliance Tracking
- Compliance & Eligibility
- Title IX & Equity
- Title IX investigations
- Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Mandatory Reporting
- Bystander training
- Anti-Discrimination Policies
- Diversity Initiatives
- Student Affairs Collaboration
- First-year programs
- Team Cohesion Strategies
- Athlete Wellness Programs
- Clery Act Awareness
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Program Financial Management
- Inter-department communication
- Information systems
- Jump Forward
- HUDL
- Game Film Analysis
- Transcript Audits
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Athletic Branding
- JUCO/HS Relations
- Information systems
- Jump Forward
- Athletic Branding
Accomplishments
- Eligibility Compliance: Maintained a 100% NCAA/NAIA eligibility rate for recruited student-athletes over a 10-year period through meticulous transcript evaluation, core course audits, and proactive academic monitoring.
- Title IX Leadership: Successfully promoted gender equity across multiple athletic programs, ensuring equitable access to facilities, scholarships, coaching, and travel accommodations for over 100 male and female student-athletes.
- Sexual Misconduct Prevention: Delivered annual Title IX and sexual harassment prevention training to over 200 student-athletes and staff members, fostering a culture of safety, respect, and accountability.
- Transfer Management: Successfully navigated the NCAA transfer portal and junior college articulation processes, ensuring seamless academic transitions and immediate eligibility for over 20 transfer student-athletes.
- Student Retention: Implemented a robust freshman transition program in collaboration with Residential Life and Student Affairs, improving first-year retention rates among recruited athletes by fostering community and academic support.
- Diverse Recruitment: Successfully recruited and supported student-athletes from over 10 states, adapting advising strategies to meet diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
- Program Success: Achieved a 63-18 record as Defensive Coordinator while maintaining academic excellence, culminating in a 7-1 season as Head Coach with a defense allowing only 14.6 points per game.
Professional References
upon request, John Loose, Coach, Army West Point, 484-221-9335, Rich Ellerson, Former Head Coach, Army West Point, (805) 509-9416 / rellerson@gmail.com, Ian Shields, Head Coach, Minot State, (541) 805-9046 / ishield@me.org, Payam Saadat, Linebackers Coach, Nevada Reno, (805) 458-5683 / saadat@pdx.edu, David Brown, Athletic Coordinator, PSJA Memorial ECHS, (805) 458-2932 / david.bownii@tamk.edu, Mayur Chaudhari, Special Teams Coach, Carolina Panthers, (530) 979-1700 / mayurc19@gmail.com
Timeline
Head Football Coach
Hargrave Military Academy
02.2026 - Current
Defensive Line Coach / Student-Athlete Development Liaison
EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - Current
Geography Teacher / Assistant Football Coach
WOODVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2020 - 12.2021
Defensive Line Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - 12.2020
Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2017 - 12.2018
Defensive Coordinator / Head Track & Field Coach
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (ARMY WEST POINT)
01.2014 - 12.2017
Head Football Coach / Defensive Coordinator
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL (USMAPS)
01.2013 - 12.2014
Assistant Football Coach / Defensive Coordinator
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL (USMAPS)
01.2009 - 12.2013
Volunteer Assistant Coach / Student Assistant S&C
CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO
01.2003 - 12.2005
Defensive Line Coach / Co-Defensive Coordinator
SAARLAND HURRICANES (GERMAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE)
01.2003 - 09.2004
Master of Arts - Higher Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
California Polytechnic State University