Damien B.

Graduate Assistant- Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles
Concordia University- Irvine,CA 09/14-05/15

• Maintain discipline and strict compliance to code of conduct, as determined by university management and NCAA
• Train student-athletes with an emphasis in sprints, relays, hurdle races, multi-events, and horizontal jumps.
• Plan training schedule and workout modules for each athlete
• Prepare strategies, plans, and programs to help athletes improve
• Coordinate all recruiting trips and activities on recruitment trips.
• Monitor academic progress

Professional Athlete 09/10-Present
Brooks Running Shoe Company
• Professional Track and Field Athlete (200m/400m)
• Promote the company in a positive way
• Community service, and mentorship programs
Professional Athlete 08/05-08/10
Adidas Shoe Company
• Ranked in the top 15 in the U.S in track events
• Advertise the company in a positive way
• Community service and mentorship programs
Camp Counselor 05/01-09/04
Northside YMCA – Jackson, MS
• Tutor students individually and in small groups
• Maintain student records, attendance, and files
• Responsible for maintaining discipline
• Present seminars and invite guest speakers to address students

ACHIEVEMENTS
• Coached Zoe Scott-Goss to NAIA nationals 2015 in three events the long jump (18’10), the 100m (11.94 also a school record), and the 200(24.89 a school record). Zoe also finished 2nd in the long jump at conference, 3rd in the 100m at conference, and 2nd in the 200m at conference.
• 2015Coached Emanuel Gbondo to a personal best of 44’4 in the triple jump ( previous best was 42’5)
• 2015Coached Katie Buhkemper from a 27’4 in the triple jump to a 34’2 mark
• 2014: Jasmine Webb ran a life time best in the 55m @ 6.93, 60m @ 7.47 finished 3rd at Southland Conference with a time of 7.52in the 60m, ran a life time best of 24.75 and finished 6 at the Southland conference, Holds the school record in the 55(6.93 is ranked number 2 all time in the history of the Southland Conference), 60m(7.52),100(11.36), 200(23.35), and was the anchor leg on the record setting 4x100 (44.94). She was also Conference MVP two years straight second female in school history to ever achieve this status, Back to Back High Point scorer at conference first female in the history of the track program to ever achieve this status. Academic All-American, LSWA- All Louisianna Track Team member, two time regional qualifier in the 100m, Numerous athlete of the week awards for the southland conference and back to back Southland Athlete of the year award. Also named to the All- Louisianna track team two years in a row in multiple events. Also made USATFCCCA All Academic Team.
• 2014: Womens 4x100 relay made the All-Louisianna track team for the second time in consecutive years. First time in school history this has happened.
• 2014: Womens team were Academic All-Americans for the third year in a row.
• I had four young lady’s make the SLC All-Academic team as well.
• 2014: Demarcus Cobb ran a life time best of 14.77 in the 110hurdles (previous best 15.49)
• 2014: Lauren Thompson ran a life time best of 13.93 in the 100 hurdles ( previous best was 14.25) and a life time best of 25.21 in the 200m ( previous best 26.3)
• 2014: The Women’s 4x100 relay are back to back champs for the first time in school history. ( 2013@ 44.94 2014@ 45.48)
• 2014: Ayanna Weeks ran a Life time best of 12.14 @ 100m ( previous legal best time 12.5)
• 2014: Simone Johnson ran a Life time best in the 100@ 11.81 ( previous mark 12.06 wind aided) and in the 200@ 24.83 (previous mark 24.99)
• 2014: Tristan Joynes ran a life time best 14.16 in the 110 hurdles ( previous best was 14.35) Also ran 8.09 in the 60 hurdles (previous best 8.35)
• 2014: Danielle Epps ran life time best in the 100 @ 11.68 (previous best 11.82) and in the 200 @ 24.63 (previous best 24.82) also coached Danielle to a life time best in the 55m dash 7.09 (previous best 7.29) and in the 60m dash to a 7.64 (previous best was 7.94)
• 2014: Megan Moore a (walk-on) ran Life time best 24.52 in the 200 (previous best was 25.7) and 11.93 in the 100 (previous best 12.4)
• 2014: Cherby Laguerre ran a life time best best in the 400 indoor at 48.8 and outdoor at 47.42
• 2014: Cherby Laguere broke the schools indoor 200m time with a 21.82
• 2014: Coached Torrey Simeon who was a walk on from basketball to a 1:59 in the 800 ( previous lifetime best was 2:04)
• 2014: Women’s track team were Academic All-Americans for the third year in a row.
• 2014: Kartavious Hamilton recorded a life time best in the long jump @ 7.33m. ( previous best was 7.29m)
• 2013: Coached the Mens 4x400 relay to a 3:10.89 the fastest time since 1985.
• 2013:The womens Track team earned All-American Academic Honors
• 2013: Coached Jasmine Webb to first place finish in the 100/200 at the Southland Conference meet 200@23.35 and 100@11.35 (previous times 11.66 and 24.45)
• 2013: Coached Kartavious Hamilton to a 23’8 (previous mark 21’5) He also finished 5th at USA Juniors in Des Moines Iowa.
• 2013: Coached the women’s 4x100 relay to a new school record 44.93 (previous record 45.5)
• 2012: Coached McNeese State University women 4x1 and 4x4 relays to new school records (4x1 @ 45.57) (4x4 @ 3:43.27)
• 2012: Coached Ashleigh Wells in the 400m from a 59.10 to a 55.55 at Southland Conference Also Coached Ashleigh from a 24.4 to a 23.99 in the 200 and to a 11.79 in the 100
• 2012: Coached Paige Lynch in the 200 from a 25.9 to a 24.33 and from a 12.3 in the 100 to a 11.8
• 2012: Coached Mariah Georgetown in the heptathlon where she scored a school record of 5233 points and a school record in the 100 hurdles (13.34)
• 2012: Coached Deserae Cotheran to a new school record in the 400 hurdles (60.23)
• 2012: Coached Jasmine George in the 100 hurdles from 15.6 to a 13.88
• 2011: Coached American International College to a 3rd place finish at the Northeast 10 Conference meet.
• 2011: Coached Dominic Smith to an indoor NCAA Division II runner up finish in the 400 (46.76) at indoor nationals.
• 2010: Coached Stillman College to a 4th place finish at SIAC Conference (Previous year the team finished 8th in conference for men , and the women finished 7th)
• 2010: Coached Chester Hightower to a 20.70 in the 200 and to Division II Nationals.
• 2008: Coached Adolphus Jones of St. Kitts, he represented his country in the world championship.
• 2008: Two All-American NAIA Athletes (Paul Quinn College)
• 2008: 2nd in Red River Conference (Paul Quinn College)
• 2007: Red River Conference Champions (Paul Quinn College)
• Coached Joel Williams who in 2006 was ranked #4 in the world in the 800 meters.
• Coached Donyell Esquidelle who represented St. Kitts on their 4x100 relay team.
• 2005: World Championship Qualifier (100 meters)
• 2003: World Championship Qualifier (200 meters)
• 1-time NCAA Qualifier
• 3-time Southwest Athletic Conference Champion

Assistant Track Coach – Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles 09/11-06/14
McNeese State University – Lake Charles, LA
• Maintain discipline and strict compliance to code of conduct, as determined by university management and NCAA
• Train student-athletes with an emphasis in sprints, relays, hurdle races, multi-events, and horizontal jumps.
• Plan training schedule and workout modules for each athlete
• Prepare strategies, plans, and programs to help athletes improve
• Coordinate all recruiting trips and activities on recruitment trips.
• Monitor academic progress

Graduate Assistant – Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles 08/10-08/11
American International College – Springfield, MA
• Implement and design workout schedules
• Monitor academic progress
• Recruit new student-athletes
• Plan and organize fundraising activities
Assistant Track Coach/Recruiter, 01/10- 08/10
Stillman College – Tuscaloosa, AL
• Recruit for general enrollment and Track and Field Athletes
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes, coordinate study hall hours
• Set up meet schedule, organize fundraising events
• Design workouts catered to individual athletes and team
• Manage team practices
Head Track Coach, 06/08-09/09
Texas College - Tyler, TX
• Budget management and recruiting
• Practice and skill development along with workout design and implementation.
• Meet Scheduling and monitoring of Academic Progress of student-athletes
• Coordinate Fund Raising events to raise money for the program
Assistant Coach/Activity Director, 09/06-05/08
Paul Quinn College - Dallas, TX
• Plan student activities
• Plan Homecoming and Spring Fest
• Recruit and attract new students for enrollment
• Assist with weight training, yoga, and aerobics classes
• Athlete recruitment and academic advising
• 2007 Red River Conference champs in Track
• 2008 finished 2nd in Red River Conference
• 2008 two All-American NAIA Athletes
Coach 06/05-09/06
National Youth Sports Program – Jackson, MS
• Explain the importance of discipline to participants.
• Teach participants how to become better track and field and baseball athletes
• Teach participants workouts to help them with speed training and distance running
• Teach participants the fundamentals of baseball and track and field

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Athlete 09/10-Present
Brooks Running Shoe Company
• Professional Track and Field Athlete (200m/400m)
• Promote the company in a positive way
• Community service, and mentorship programs
Professional Athlete 08/05-08/10
Adidas Shoe Company
• Become ranked in the top 15 in the U.S in track events
• Advertise the company in a positive way
• Community service and mentorship programs

USATF Level 1 Coach
USTFCCCA Technical Certified Coach
USATF Developmental Coach
Current College Track and Field Coach for Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles/ and Multi Events

Professional Athlete 09/10-Present
Brooks Running Shoe Company
• Professional Track and Field Athlete (200m/400m)
• Promote the company in a positive way
• Community service, and mentorship programs
Professional Athlete 08/05-08/10
Adidas Shoe Company
• Become ranked in the top 15 in the U.S in track events
• Advertise the company in a positive way
• Community service and mentorship programs
Camp Counselor 05/01-09/04
Northside YMCA – Jackson, MS
• Tutor students individually and in small groups
• Maintain student records, attendance, and files
• Responsible for maintaining discipline
• Present seminars and invite guest speakers to address students

ACHIEVEMENTS
• Coached Zoe Scott-Goss to NAIA nationals 2015 in three events the long jump (18’10), the 100m (11.94 also a school record), and the 200(24.89 a school record). Zoe also finished 2nd in the long jump at conference, 3rd in the 100m at conference, and 2nd in the 200m at conference.
• 2015Coached Emanuel Gbondo to a personal best of 44’4 in the triple jump ( previous best was 42’5)
• 2015Coached Katie Buhkemper from a 27’4 in the triple jump to a 34’2 mark
• 2014: Jasmine Webb ran a life time best in the 55m @ 6.93, 60m @ 7.47 finished 3rd at Southland Conference with a time of 7.52in the 60m, ran a life time best of 24.75 and finished 6 at the Southland conference, Holds the school record in the 55(6.93 is ranked number 2 all time in the history of the Southland Conference), 60m(7.52),100(11.36), 200(23.35), and was the anchor leg on the record setting 4x100 (44.94). She was also Conference MVP two years straight second female in school history to ever achieve this status, Back to Back High Point scorer at conference first female in the history of the track program to ever achieve this status. Academic All-American, LSWA- All Louisianna Track Team member, two time regional qualifier in the 100m, Numerous athlete of the week awards for the southland conference and back to back Southland Athlete of the year award. Also named to the All- Louisianna track team two years in a row in multiple events. Also made USATFCCCA All Academic Team.
• 2014: Womens 4x100 relay made the All-Louisianna track team for the second time in consecutive years. First time in school history this has happened.
• 2014: Womens team were Academic All-Americans for the third year in a row.
• I had four young lady’s make the SLC All-Academic team as well.
• 2014: Demarcus Cobb ran a life time best of 14.77 in the 110hurdles (previous best 15.49)
• 2014: Lauren Thompson ran a life time best of 13.93 in the 100 hurdles ( previous best was 14.25) and a life time best of 25.21 in the 200m ( previous best 26.3)
• 2014: The Women’s 4x100 relay are back to back champs for the first time in school history. ( 2013@ 44.94 2014@ 45.48)
• 2014: Ayanna Weeks ran a Life time best of 12.14 @ 100m ( previous legal best time 12.5)
• 2014: Simone Johnson ran a Life time best in the 100@ 11.81 ( previous mark 12.06 wind aided) and in the 200@ 24.83 (previous mark 24.99)
• 2014: Tristan Joynes ran a life time best 14.16 in the 110 hurdles ( previous best was 14.35) Also ran 8.09 in the 60 hurdles (previous best 8.35)
• 2014: Danielle Epps ran life time best in the 100 @ 11.68 (previous best 11.82) and in the 200 @ 24.63 (previous best 24.82) also coached Danielle to a life time best in the 55m dash 7.09 (previous best 7.29) and in the 60m dash to a 7.64 (previous best was 7.94)
• 2014: Megan Moore a (walk-on) ran Life time best 24.52 in the 200 (previous best was 25.7) and 11.93 in the 100 (previous best 12.4)
• 2014: Cherby Laguerre ran a life time best best in the 400 indoor at 48.8 and outdoor at 47.42
• 2014: Cherby Laguere broke the schools indoor 200m time with a 21.82
• 2014: Coached Torrey Simeon who was a walk on from basketball to a 1:59 in the 800 ( previous lifetime best was 2:04)
• 2014: Women’s track team were Academic All-Americans for the third year in a row.
• 2014: Kartavious Hamilton recorded a life time best in the long jump @ 7.33m. ( previous best was 7.29m)
• 2013: Coached the Mens 4x400 relay to a 3:10.89 the fastest time since 1985.
• 2013:The womens Track team earned All-American Academic Honors
• 2013: Coached Jasmine Webb to first place finish in the 100/200 at the Southland Conference meet 200@23.35 and 100@11.35 (previous times 11.66 and 24.45)
• 2013: Coached Kartavious Hamilton to a 23’8 (previous mark 21’5) He also finished 5th at USA Juniors in Des Moines Iowa.
• 2013: Coached the women’s 4x100 relay to a new school record 44.93 (previous record 45.5)
• 2012: Coached McNeese State University women 4x1 and 4x4 relays to new school records (4x1 @ 45.57) (4x4 @ 3:43.27)
• 2012: Coached Ashleigh Wells in the 400m from a 59.10 to a 55.55 at Southland Conference Also Coached Ashleigh from a 24.4 to a 23.99 in the 200 and to a 11.79 in the 100
• 2012: Coached Paige Lynch in the 200 from a 25.9 to a 24.33 and from a 12.3 in the 100 to a 11.8
• 2012: Coached Mariah Georgetown in the heptathlon where she scored a school record of 5233 points and a school record in the 100 hurdles (13.34)
• 2012: Coached Deserae Cotheran to a new school record in the 400 hurdles (60.23)
• 2012: Coached Jasmine George in the 100 hurdles from 15.6 to a 13.88
• 2011: Coached American International College to a 3rd place finish at the Northeast 10 Conference meet.
• 2011: Coached Dominic Smith to an indoor NCAA Division II runner up finish in the 400 (46.76) at indoor nationals.
• 2010: Coached Stillman College to a 4th place finish at SIAC Conference (Previous year the team finished 8th in conference for men , and the women finished 7th)
• 2010: Coached Chester Hightower to a 20.70 in the 200 and to Division II Nationals.
• 2008: Coached Adolphus Jones of St. Kitts, he represented his country in the world championship.
• 2008: Two All-American NAIA Athletes (Paul Quinn College)
• 2008: 2nd in Red River Conference (Paul Quinn College)
• 2007: Red River Conference Champions (Paul Quinn College)
• Coached Joel Williams who in 2006 was ranked #4 in the world in the 800 meters.
• Coached Donyell Esquidelle who represented St. Kitts on their 4x100 relay team.
• 2005: World Championship Qualifier (100 meters)
• 2003: World Championship Qualifier (200 meters)
• 1-time NCAA Qualifier
• 3-time Southwest Athletic Conference Champion

Starting in the off season I go back to basic fundamentals making sure they have them down pack and that the client will understand why I am teaching them this way or these particular drills. So everything in the beginning will be drills and correcting errors. For the first 3 to 4 months we are on grass and in flats. We will also do a lot of exercising using their own body weight to get them stronger before we get in the weight room. From here we will move on to the track where we will start our intervals. This is where we will do more strength workouts add in hurdle drills and speed ladders. We will then go into our speed endurance phase and then our speed phase around April