Jeff Kneeshaw
London,ON
Summary
Goal Oriented Defensive Coordinator acknowledged for superior defensive game plan strategies and dynamic coaching techniques. Driven and dedicated to empowering students to achieve athletic and academic success. Advanced knowledge of football principles and effective training programs. Ready to apply 19 years of expertise to a new opportunity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Defensive Coordinator
A.B. Lucas Secondary
09.2013 - Current
- Coached junior football from 2013-2019 with multiple appearances in TVDSB and WOSSA championships, including a WOSSA title in 2019
- Moved to up to Senior Football in 2021 where we have consistently had one of the top scoring defenses in the city while graduating players to play at the Usports and Junior levels.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.
Head Coach
A.B. Lucas Secondary
09.2013 - Current
- Coached Senior Basketball from 2013 to 2022
- Taking over as the Head Coach in 2014
- Turned around a struggling basketball program into one of the Elite programs around London
- Multiple Tournament wins, first team in London to defeat H.B
- Beal in 10 years
- 2021-22 TVDSB Championship
- Coached Junior Basketball in 2022-23 where we won the TVDSB Championship and placed 2nd at WOSSA.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Coach
Southwest Scorpions Select Baseball
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped introduce players to the art of pitching, coached 3rd base and helped develop practice plans in a fun and inclusive environment while assisting in managing parent concerns.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
Coach
Gametime Flag Football
05.2022 - 08.2023
- In 2022-Coached in the Grade 4-6 Division, working to develop player skill well, introducing many of them to the game
- Our team went from the being 5 of 10 teams to one play short of winning the Championship
- This year, I coached at the Grade 1-3 level, finishing the season 6-0-1.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
Defensive Coordinator
South Collegiate Institute
01.2005 - 06.2013
- Directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Worked cooperatively with athletic program to provide positive leadership and coaching for team's defensive players.
Junior/Senior Basketball
South Collegiate Institute
09.2004 - 01.2012
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Education
Professional Program in Education -
D’Youville College
12.2004
Bachelor of Arts (History) -
University of Western Ontario
04.2002
Skills
- Practice Planning
- Leadership Development
- Relationship Building
- Defensive Game Plan Strategies
Certification
- Coach Initiation in Sport, 02/12/23
- Coach Initiation in Baseball, 02/14/23
- Coach Initiation in Baseball Fundamentals, 02/20/23
- Initiation Coaches Clinic, 03/23/23
- Basketball Learn to Train, 03/07/10
- Football Safe Contract, 05/16/20
- Football Mega Clinic, 05/30/21
- Making Ethical Decisions, 04/15/10
Timeline
Coach
Southwest Scorpions Select Baseball
03.2023 - 08.2023
Coach
Gametime Flag Football
05.2022 - 08.2023
Defensive Coordinator
A.B. Lucas Secondary
09.2013 - Current
Head Coach
A.B. Lucas Secondary
09.2013 - Current
Defensive Coordinator
South Collegiate Institute
01.2005 - 06.2013
Junior/Senior Basketball
South Collegiate Institute
09.2004 - 01.2012
Professional Program in Education -
D’Youville College
Bachelor of Arts (History) -
University of Western Ontario
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