Kathleen F. Blanton
Head Football Coach
Lubbock, TX · (806) 555 0143 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/kathleenfblanton
Key Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Twelve years coaching high school football, five as a head coach
INDUSTRIES
Public high school athletics, University Interscholastic League Class 5A
SPECIALTIES
Program leadership, spread offense, practice planning, player development
SYSTEMS
Hudl, Hudl Sideline, Rank One Sport, MaxPreps, Just Play Solutions
CREDENTIALS
Texas teaching certificate, Heads Up Football tackling certification
EDUCATION
Master of Education in athletic administration, Texas Tech University
Results at a Glance
2
Record into three
14
Players into college
38
By rebuilding
Executive Summary
High school head football coach in west Texas, twelve years in the profession and five running a program. Took over a team that had not made the playoffs in six years. Teaches world history, runs the summer strength program and answers the phone when college recruiters call.
Signature Achievements
- Took a program with a 2 and 8 record into three straight playoff appearances and a district title.
- Moved 14 players into college football in five years, 4 of them to Division One programs.
- Raised varsity roster numbers from 38 to 61 by rebuilding the junior high feeder program.
- Held the team at zero ejections across five seasons under a stated sideline conduct standard.
- Cut heat related practice incidents to none after moving August workouts to a two session morning plan.
- Grew the booster club budget from 18,000 dollars to 74,000 dollars for equipment and travel.
Professional Experience
Head Football Coach and Campus Athletic Coordinator
Caprock Ridge High School, Lubbock, TX 2021 to present
Leads a program of 61 varsity players, nine assistant coaches and three levels of football.
- Sets the offensive and defensive systems, the weekly install script and the practice plan.
- Runs film study with position groups on Hudl and prepares the weekly opponent breakdown.
- Manages the concussion protocol and return to play steps with the athletic trainer under state law.
- Handles recruiting film, coach contacts and eligibility paperwork for college prospects.
- Directs the summer strength and speed program and the seven on seven schedule.
Offensive Coordinator
Plainview Trails High School, Plainview, TX 2017 to 2021
Called plays for a Class 4A offense averaging 31 points a game.
- Installed a spread run and pass offense and taught the quarterback progression each week.
- Broke down opponent defensive film and built the weekly call sheet.
- Coached quarterbacks and receivers through daily individual periods.
Licensure and Certification
Texas teaching certificate in social studies and physical education
Heads Up Football tackling certification, renewed annually
Member, Texas High School Coaches Association
Education
Master of Education in athletic administration, Texas Tech University, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in history, Angelo State University, 2013
Core Skills
Program leadership · Practice planning · Film study · Spread offense · Player development · Strength and conditioning · Hudl · Concussion protocol · College recruiting support · Booster and parent relations