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Wayne Griffin

Rural Hall,NC

Summary

Knowledgeable High School Football Coach who understands the balance between winning and education. Effective coach bringing 19 years of experience guiding, mentoring, and developing athletes. Displayed sportsmanship and positive outlook to players as a positive role model. Seasoned in professionally handling issues with parents and players.

History of working well with players, staff, administrators and families of all backgrounds to accomplish challenging objectives and support diverse player needs. Skilled in selecting coaching staff, evaluating players and managing rigorous practice schedules to prepare for challenging games. Results-driven coach focused on developing talented players for all positions. Looking to leverage 19 years of experience to take on a demanding new role with the chance to build a first-rate program.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Varsity Defensive Coordinator

Reynolds High School
Winston-Salem, NC
07.2023 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with athletic program to provide positive leadership and coaching for team's defensive players.
  • Provided group and individual guidance on sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve winning results.
  • Managed football summer programs, tryouts, practice schedules and routines.
  • Directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.

Head Football Coach

Carver High School
Winston-Salem, NC
02.2020 - 11.2022

Changed the narrative around Carver football and led them to two back-to-back playoff berths for the first time since 2016.


  • Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program
  • Increased Football Program Participation by 50%
  • Fundraised and brought in more than 15k to Carver High school within the last year
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support football program
  • Scheduled and oversaw robust calendar of practices, special events, and conference games.
  • Was able to help student-athletes reach their dream of playing football at the collegiate level
  • Had 2 Athletes received All-State Honors and 1 Athlete became Conference Offensive Player of the year 2021. 12 All-conference players 2021-2022

Business Education Teacher

WSFCS
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2010 - Current
  • Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach business classes.
  • Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
  • Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide reasoning skills.
  • Attended department initiatives for professional growth

Head Wrestling Coach

North Forsyth
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2013 - 02.2020

Prepared athletes both mentally and physically for an aggressive sport of wrestling. Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials. Increase player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices. Patiently and effectively coach players when they were struggling to help boost their confidence and improve their overall skills.

  • Led North Forsyth wrestling to NCHSAA playoffs for the first time in 21 years
  • Increased Participation in the wrestling program by 75%

Community Coach

Parkland & North Forsyth
Winston-Salem, NC
11.2004 - 02.2020

High-energy football coach with over 19 years of coaching experience, who has inspired athletes to do their best, on the field and in the classroom. History of working well with players, staff, administrators and families of all backgrounds to accomplish challenging objectives and support diverse player needs. Skilled in selecting coaching staff, evaluating players and managing rigorous practice schedules to prepare for challenging games.

  • Assistant Head Football Coach North Forsyth (5 years)
  • Varsity Defensive Coordinator 8 years ( North Forsyth & Parkland)
  • Won conference title at North Forsyth in football 2013-14
  • Was an assistant Coach in football 2019-20 that won a share of Conference Championship at Parkland
  • Head Junior Varsity Football coach at Parkland (All-winning seasons two conference championships 2005-2008)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem
2005

Skills

  • Football team management
  • Full knowledge of NCHSAA/WSFCS football rules and regulations
  • Adaptable
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Self-motivated
  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Extensive sport Knowledge
  • Team Builder
  • Academic Eligibility Monitoring
  • Parent Relations
  • Athletic Recruiting

Timeline

Varsity Defensive Coordinator

Reynolds High School
07.2023 - Current

Head Football Coach

Carver High School
02.2020 - 11.2022

Head Wrestling Coach

North Forsyth
08.2013 - 02.2020

Business Education Teacher

WSFCS
01.2010 - Current

Community Coach

Parkland & North Forsyth
11.2004 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Winston Salem State University
Wayne Griffin