Matthew Cerniglia
Simi Valley
Summary
Enthusiastic Coach highly effective at imparting successful strategies for sports, education, team collaboration and personal achievement. Patient individual willing to work with athletes of all skill levels. Consistent winning record across career history with 14 years playing experience and 8 years coaching experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
06.2005 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and community security.
- Responded to emergency calls with urgency and professionalism.
- Assisted in conducting traffic stops and enforcing laws effectively.
- Multiple Specialized units
- Inservice and recruit firearms Instructor
- 5 years Playing Semi Pro Football for the LAPD Centurions under the NPSFL
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
03.1997 - 11.2009
- Led training exercises to enhance soldiers' combat readiness and teamwork skills.
- Coordinated tactical operations during missions to ensure strategic objectives were met.
- Supervised daily tasks of junior Marines to maintain discipline and performance standards.
- Conducted briefings to communicate mission objectives and expectations effectively.
- Evaluated performance of team members and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Monitored Soldier's morale and welfare while deployed in hostile environments.
- Led weekly squad leader meetings to discuss upcoming missions or events.
- Evaluated individual Soldier performance through formal counseling sessions.
- Supervised and delegated medical care and transport of casualties.
- Conducted surveillance missions to secure details regarding enemy activities and locations.
- Lead Marines in multiple combat tours and missions.
Football Coach
Crespi Carmelite High School
Encino
05.1997 - 12.2007
- Developed game plans and strategies for defensive units.
- Analyzed opponent performance to enhance defensive tactics.
- Coordinated practice sessions to improve team skills and cohesion.
- Evaluated player performance during games and practices.
- Implemented training programs focused on defensive fundamentals.
- Reviewed video footage to assess and correct defensive plays.
- Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop impactful game strategies.
- Provided training, motivation and nutritional advice to prepare football players for games and competitive events.
- Evaluated personnel for appropriate placement in various defensive formations.
- Gave motivational speeches before games to inspire team morale.
- Developed defensive game plans and schemes to counter opposing offenses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University Global
08-2019
Skills
- Emergency response
- Firearms instruction
- Traffic enforcement
- Incident management
- Crime scene processing
- Law enforcement techniques
- Defensive tactics formulation
- Motivation techniques
- Discipline enforcement
- Safe play practices
- Player evaluations
- CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- 2003 Non Commissioned Officer of the Year Award
- 2017 & 2018 LAPD Instructor of the Year Award
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Los Angeles
06.2005 - Current
Football Coach
Crespi Carmelite High School
05.1997 - 12.2007
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
03.1997 - 11.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University Global