Football Coach Cover Letter Examples

Dear Mr. Farrar:

As a driven and accomplished coach with more than 14 years of experience, it is with great interest that I submit the enclosed resume for your review in response to your search for a new Football Coach. My background and passion for this sport positions me to significantly impact your school’s team in this role.

My background includes extensive experience organizing and directing football programs for school teams. From recruiting top players and analyzing opponents to running practice exercises and cultivating a supportive team atmosphere, I have proven my ability to coach and lead teams into winning seasons and championships. Furthermore, I am committed to promoting a team environment of respect, attentiveness, participation, and discipline while helping players learn valuable lessons and skills—personally and physically. My perseverance, leadership skills, and positive attitude have enabled teams to continually achieve success both on and off the field, and I am prepared to offer this same guidance and leadership to your students at Westfield.

My qualifications include the following:

Recruited, mentored, coached, and directed the record-breaking football team at Roosevelt High School in 2014 as the Head Coach; averaged more than 350 yards in total offense for three seasons in a row.

Coached student athletes on the fundamentals, schemes, and individual techniques in alignment with their own mental and physical development levels while implementing and leading weekly practices.

Performed video and opponent breakdowns using video, charting, and analysis; planned upcoming game plays based on opponent analysis.

Developed and introduced strategies to stimulate character development of athletes while mentoring them to grow and build fortitude and strong relationships with one another.

Organized and supervised practices, team meetings, scheduled games, special tournaments, fundraising events, and community service projects.

Communicated effectively with students, teachers, parents, and peers to ensure each student’s needs are met and identify ways to improve their communication, coordination, and life skills.

Demonstrated a sharp ability to teach the techniques and rules of the game while elevating each player’s knowledge and skills in the sport of football.

With my experience and credentials, I am well prepared to dedicate myself to the highest standards of coaching at your school and exceed your expectations for this role. I look forward to discussing my qualifications in further detail.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Casey R. Barrios