Antwain Cook

Knowledgeable High School Football Coach who understands the balance between winning and education. Adept at instilling good sportsmanship in players, developing game plans that utilize as many players as possible, and maintaining strong connections with the parents of players. Specializes in being a head coach or assistant coach

• Head Football Coach, Bartlett Yancey High School, 2A, 01/2023, Present, Enforce discipline both on and off the field, Developed a positive relationship with players and parents, Creating and implementing practice plans, Promoting Social Media containing Football Program
• Defensive Coordinator, Graham High School, 2A, 01/2021, 12/2023, Responsible for scheduling weekly practices and game time agenda, Assist with defensive break-down films week to week and game planning
• Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator, Cedar Ridge High School, 3A, 01/2021, 05/2021, Built strong rapport with student athletes and assistants before, during and after football season, Taught a range of sports specific skills in clear, safe manner
• Special Teams Coordinator, Green Level High School, 4A, 08/2019, 05/2020, Demonstrated fundamental Football tasks and techniques, Conducted football practice sessions and weekly game planning, Assisted in posting a 9-1 and JV Conference Champs, in first season of football at Green Level
• Assistant Head Coach, Riverside High School, 4A, 08/2018, 05/2019, Assisted in qualifying for high school state playoffs and accomplished a Conference Championship, Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with Head Coach vision, Assisted in fundraising for football program, Assists the head coach in requirements providing for the health and safety of each player
• Head Varsity Coach, Northern Vance High School, 2A, 08/2017, 05/2018, Managed coaches of all offensive and defensive positions and Special Teams, Provided appropriate instructions for safety of athletes, Managing fundraising events. Raised over $1,000 for the football team, Restore the Junior Varsity program
• Defensive Coordinator/JV Head Coach, Northern Vance High School, 3A, 08/2015, 05/2017, Coordinated and directed the Defense (3rd rank defense in Conference after two seasons), Assisted in qualifying for high school state playoffs, Previous season the Vikings were 1-10 or winless. Assisted in building and creating a new identity on Defense side of the ball, Assisted in a 5-5 record in back to back seasons. Best record in school history since 2008
• Defensive Coordinator/JV Head Coach, Granville Central High School, 1A, 08/2013, 05/2015, Assisted in qualifying for state high school playoffs in back-to-back seasons. First time in school history, they made it to the playoffs in 2013 and 2014, Assisted in 7-5 two seasons in a row. First time back to back winning seasons in school history, Motivated student athletes to participate in Football, Help coordinate player's strength and conditioning programs
• JV Head Coach, Bartlett Yancey High School, 2A, 08/2012, 05/2013, Managed and directed the Junior Varsity program, Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program
• JV Defensive Coordinator/Varsity Defensive Line, Riverside High School, 4A, 08/2011, 05/2012, Analyzed game film to evaluate player performance, Participated in the development of weekly game plans, Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments, Participate in the selection and fitting of team equipment
• JV Defensive Coordinator/Varsity Offense/Defense, Granville Central High School, 2A, 08/2010, 05/2011, Defensive line coach in a 4-3 and 3-4 style defense, Contributed in all aspects of the defense including film break down, game planning, and coaching techniques, Taught and developed new skills while upholding a safe and enthusiastic experience, Assisted in First football Varsity win over Bartlett Yancey
• Assistant Coach Varsity Defensive Lineman/JV Head Coach, Atkins High School, 2A, 08/2008, 05/2010, Provided players with a solid plan of how to attack obstacles and challenges both on and off the football way in a professional manner, Taught football at an advanced level to student athletes, Lead Atkins JV to first winning season in school history
• Assistant Coach Defensive Lineman Junior Varsity, Parkland High School, 3A, 08/2005, 05/2007, Supervised daily Study Hall, Coached the Offense/Defensive Line, Assisted in Junior Varsity Defense game planning