DUSHAWN D. AUSTIN

Seasoned Head Football Coach with a proven track record in leading teams to success. Knowledgeable in all facets of football coaching, from designing effective training programs to strategizing for competitive games. Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire players to achieve their best while fostering team spirit. Significant contributions to previous institutions include improved athletic performance, increased teamwork, and enhanced player development. Possess specialized skills in student counseling, academic program development, and conflict resolution that ensure effective leadership in educational settings. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to foster positive learning environments and address students' needs.

• Selected as a member to the NCAA Coaches Academy 2010
• Member of AFCA (American Football Coaches Association)
• Member of Assistant Coaches Committee
• Member of AEMA (American Equipment Manager Association)

Professional references upon request

• Head Football Coach / Dean of Students, IMAGINE PREP COOLIDGE, Coolidge, Arizona, 01/01/19, Present, Developing, motivating and encouraging players while instilling character and sportsmanship before and during games as well as throughout their lives, Managing equipment and facilities with limited budget and resources, Lead practice sessions with fundamental drills to develop athletic skills, coordination, strength and conditioning., Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programs, Providing support for students and staff, Addressing student conduct and attendance through policies and procedures
• Passing game Coordinator/Secondary and Linebacker Coach, SCIENCE HILL HIGH SCHOOL, Johnson City, Tennessee, 01/01/15, 01/01/19, Implement and organize the passing game, 10 players selected to All-Region Team, Three All-State Performers
• Defensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator, CONCORDIA COLLEGE ALABAMA, Selma, Alabama, 01/01/13, 01/01/15, Taught cutting edge techniques based on the student athletes’ strengths and weaknesses, Implemented, organized, and conducted practice sessions and developed game plans, Created and produced opponents’ spreadsheets by reviewing and breaking down game film
• Head Football Coach/Physical Education Teacher, ROBERT F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL, Delano, California, 01/01/12, 01/01/13, Led Thunderbirds from 0-40 record to their first wins in school history and a Central Valley playoff game, Served as a consultant during completion of new state of the art athletic facility, Implemented a strong academic policy for the school’s first season with total team eligibility, Began a mandatory strength and conditioning program
• Defensive Coordinator/Special Team Coordinator, SAHUARITA HIGH SCHOOL, Sahuarita, Arizona, 01/01/11, 01/01/12, Guided team from 0-10 to 7-3 record in first season, Four players selected to All-League, Team was ranked 17th in the state, Selected to coach in the College All-Star Game
• Assistant Football /Special Teams Coordinator/Equipment Manager, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA at WISE, Wise, Virginia, 01/01/05, 01/01/11, Defense had two secondary players named to Mid-South All-Conference Team for 6 consecutive seasons, Nationally ranked 24th during 2006 season, Secondary set school record with 23 interceptions in 2007, Ranked 14th in the nation and won the Mid-South Conference Championship, 2008 secondary had 18 interceptions
• Assistant Football Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE, Victorville, California, 01/01/00, 01/01/05, Several Junior College All-State and All-Americans, Coached in the Potato Bowl and had Defensive MVP player of the game
• Defensive Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator, MORENO VALLEY USD, Moreno Valley, California, 01/01/92, 01/01/00, Selected to coach in the 1995 Riverside County All-Star game, Over my 8 years had more than 12 athletes go on to play at Division I schools, Worked with linebackers and running backs