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Paul Folk

Calumet Park

Summary

Goal-oriented Defensive Coordinator with 20-year career history, including several championships. Adept at leveraging wide-ranging talents in football coaching and motivational techniques to improve player skills. Communicates effectively to convey strategy changes and operational requirements

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Coach

Muchin College Prep
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
  • Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.

Defensive Coordinator

Chicago Power
10.2018 - 06.2022

I scouted potential players

Made all defensive calls

Helped players get pro tryouts

Lead our league in fewest points allowed

In 2019 our team received the IFA championship award naming myself the defensive coach of the year.

Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Hansberry College Prep High School
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provided group and individual guidance on sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve winning results.
  • Managed football summer programs, tryouts, practice schedules and routines.
  • Contributed to [Number] victories during [Timeframe] by developing strategic defensive game plans and calling plays during game.
  • Worked cooperatively with athletic program to provide positive leadership and coaching for team's defensive players.
  • Directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.
  • i resurrected the football program post Covid. We had the least amount of points allowed in our conference. We had several players make all conference.

Defensive Coordinator

Lake Ridge Middle School
05.2019 - 10.2019

Mentored 5th-8th graders.

Taught all fundamentals of football.

Made all defensive calls.

Taught the young men about manhood.

Won conference.

GM/Defensive Coordinator

Illinois Renegades
01.2017 - 01.2019

Took care of front office.

Made all defensive calls.

Helped players get scouted by pro teams.

2017 won the MPIF championship.

Defensive Coordinator

Thea Bowman Middle School
05.2018 - 10.2018

Position Coach(lb,rb,s)

Taught the fundamentals of football

Did fundraisers to help our players financially

Conducted well-structured practices

Won conference.

Ass. Head Coach/D. Coordinator

Gage Park High School
07.2017 - 10.2017

Took care of all aspects on the defense.

Made all defensive calls.

Scouted opponents for the head coach.

Helped players get into college.

Revived the program after a several year absence.

Won conference.

Several players made all conference.

Our ILB made all city.



Athletic Coach

William Rainey Harper High School
06.2009 - 10.2012

Worked with teenage boys from 9th-12th grade.

Taught all the fundamentals of football.

Taught all the fundamentals of wrestling.

Mentored young men on how to become adult men.

Made IL. state football playoffs every year.

Had all conference football players every year.

2009 and 2012 had all city selections.

2012 had a all state DB.

Several players received Division 1offers.

Sophomore Defensive Coordinator

George Washington High School
06.2005 - 10.2008

Made all defensive calls for sophomores.

Position for varsity(lb,rb,de)

Won the sophomore conference (05).

Mentored players on and off the field.

Won the city championship(2006)

  • MLB/FB made all state honorable mention.

Education

No Degree - General Courses

South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL

No Degree - Engineering/Finance

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

High School Diploma -

Harold Richards High School
05.1996

Skills

  • Practice Planning and Management
  • Preseason Tryouts
  • Performance Optimization
  • Individual Trainings

Timeline

Head Coach

Muchin College Prep
02.2023 - Current

Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Hansberry College Prep High School
07.2021 - 10.2021

Defensive Coordinator

Lake Ridge Middle School
05.2019 - 10.2019

Defensive Coordinator

Chicago Power
10.2018 - 06.2022

Defensive Coordinator

Thea Bowman Middle School
05.2018 - 10.2018

Ass. Head Coach/D. Coordinator

Gage Park High School
07.2017 - 10.2017

GM/Defensive Coordinator

Illinois Renegades
01.2017 - 01.2019

Athletic Coach

William Rainey Harper High School
06.2009 - 10.2012

Sophomore Defensive Coordinator

George Washington High School
06.2005 - 10.2008

No Degree - General Courses

South Suburban College of Cook County

No Degree - Engineering/Finance

Benedictine University

High School Diploma -

Harold Richards High School
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