Ron W. Cook 248 Hunters Landing Dr., New Bern, NC 28562 Cell: (973) 747 - 4889 [email protected] Education

North Carolina PE & Special Education Teaching Certification May 2013 American International College, Springfield, MA May 2007 MA, Human Resource Development University of Delaware, Newark, DE May 2002 BS, Human Services, Education and Public Policy Achievements: Athletic Director’s Honor Roll

Coaching Experience ▪ Pamlico County High School, Bayboro, NC 2019 – Present Head Football, Off. Coordinator, & Assistant Athletics Director Overall Record 6-6 2019: Finished #2 in the conference. Had 7 players earn All-Conference honors, 3 players earn All- ​ ​ Area honors, and a RB who was voted The Offensive Player of The Year in both the conference and on the All-Area team. Had 1 player sign a NLI to continue his career at NCA&T State University. - Facilities/Fundraising: Helped get the school board to recognize & acknowledge safety hazards, outdated equipment in old weight room & was able to use budget to purchase a brand new $33,000 weight room with 4 brand new double racks, dumbbells, & flooring. Increased football account to over $4k through fundraising. Fundraiser money used to purchase team socks & cleats, fund camps, team awards banquet, goals board and additional facility upgrades to build on culture and branding. nd - Offense: Averaged 33ppg (2 ​ highest in conference) and scored 51TDs. ​ - Special teams: Blocked 3 punts, and returned 4 kickoffs for touchdowns.

▪ Nolan Catholic High School, Fort Worth, TX 2017 – 2019 Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive line coach, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator 2018: Finished 9-2, district champions with a #1 seed in the playoffs. The defensive line finished the ​ regular season with 26.5 sacks, 27 TFLs, 6 fumble recoveries and 3 forced fumbles. One defensive st end named Defensive POY, 1 ​ team All-District, All-State, All-American and invited to play in the ​ st Adidas All-American Bowl in January. Two other defensive linemen made 1 ​ team District honors. ​ - Special Teams: Had 1 player named Special Teams Player of The Year. As a team we blocked 4 kicks and returned 4 kicks for touchdowns. 2017: As a football coach I was responsible for implementing practice & game plans for all special ​ ​ teams as well as coaching the defensive line. Defensive line accolades: Coaching two of the top 50 defensive ends in Texas for the class of 2019. One defensive end ranked #161 in ESPN 300, who st received an invitation to the 2019 Adidas All-American game. One player 1 ​ team All-State and ​ All-District and 2 players received honorable mentions. - Special Teams: Blocked 1 and 1 . - Responsible for designing and implementing athletic training programs for several sports’ in season and off season: football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball. Also responsible for designing and supervising the school’s summer strength & conditioning camp which served over 150 athletes from middle school & high school. I use Rack Performance software to keep track of each athlete’s progress, performance, efficiency, testing, and training plan. ▪ Public Schools of Robeson County 2012 - 2017 Red Springs High School. Red Springs, NC Head Football Coach (2014-2017): D. Coordinator/Strength & Conditioning 2016: Record 6-6, Career record 18-18, Coach ​ ​ rd - Reached the playoffs for a 3 ​ consecutive season for the first time since 2011-2012 seasons. ​ ​ - Defense finished with 40 takeaways (31 fumble recoveries & 9 INTs) ​ - Special Teams:5 onside kicks recovered, 2 kickoffs, 1 punt return for a TD & 1 punt blocked and returned for a TD. Totaled 5 blocked kicks for the season. Ron W. Cook Page -2- - Academics:Monitor academic progress with bi-weekly student-athlete progress reports annually. - Facilities/Fundraising: Raised money for much needed speed & agility equipment and upgrades to the team field house. - Strength & Conditioning: Increased overall team speed and strength in core lifts over the previous 2 seasons. Top 40yd dash times from returning skill players went from 4.8 to 4.7 & 4.6 seconds. 4 Players named All-Conference & 7 named All-County, 1 named County Defensive Player of The Year.

2015: Record 8-4, Defensive Backs Coach. ​ ​ - Changed defensive scheme to a 4-3 and finished with 38 takeaways (13 INTs & 25fumble recoveries) Improved scoring defense from 35ppg in 2014 to 17ppg in 2015. - Special Teams: Blocked 4 kicks and returned a kickoff for an 85yd touchdown. th - Qualified for the state playoffs for the second straight year with an 11 ​ seed. ​ - 8 players all-county, 5 all-conference, and 1 special teams player of the year. - Monitored student-athletes’ academic progress throughout the year. - Raised money to design and buy new home uniforms and away jerseys. - Implemented new helmet sticker awards for grades of an 80% or above on tests, quizzes and projects. - Beat a 4A classified school for the first time in program history. - Implemented a summer character building series to increase team building, leadership skills and character development.

th 2014: Hired on July 8 ​ as Head Coach and assumed duties as . ​ ​ ​ th - Overall record: 4-8 after team was 2-9 in 2013. Conference record: 4-3 and finished 4 ​ out of ​ ​ 8 Teams. Also earned a playoff bid. - Designed and implemented game day activities which included itineraries, pre-game meals, ​ ​ Team meetings, pre-game warm ups, and in game sideline management. - Responsible for football account and managing funds for football program including fundraisers. - Only $58.90 in football account when hired and I was able to increase that amount to over $4,000 through fundraisers and donations. - Implemented first ever annual team banquet for football program at the conclusion of the season. - Implemented a brand new Strength Board to display record lifts in Bench, Squat, Deadlift, Power Clean, Push Press, and the 40yd dash for girls and boys.

2013: Lumberton High School, Lumberton, NC ​ ​ Interim Head Football Coach: Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs Coach ​ ​ ​ - Assumed duties as Interim Head Coach for the last 4 games of the season ​ - Changed overall practice and game day routines. - Added new game day activities which included changes to pre-game warm up routine. - Organized and implemented end of season team banquet and awards ceremony. - Managed end of season equipment inventory and program needs. - Monitored student-athletes’ academic progress throughout the year. - Secondary coach in 3-4 scheme. Had 17 INT’s for the season. ​ ​ - 2 All-Conference, 4 All-County and 1 All-Region selection on defense. ​ st - Defeated Rival Purnell Swett at their home field for 1 ​ time in 11 years. ​

2012: Red Springs High School, Red Springs, NC Defensive Coordinator & Special Teams Coach (Kickoff Return & Punt Return) rd - Conference Champions: 10-4 record & reached the 3 ​ round of NC high school playoffs ​ - LB’s coach in a 3-4 scheme. Caused 27 takeaways & 23 sacks in the regular season. ​ 6 All-Conference and 3 All-County selections on defense. Special Teams: Had one 85yd kickoff ​ ​ return for a TD & blocked 3 punts.

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▪ Cabarrus County Schools 2010 - 2011 2011: Mt. Pleasant High School, Mt. Pleasant, NC Defensive Coordinator & Special Teams Coach (Kickoff Return & Punt Return) - LB’s coach in a 3-4 scheme. Caused 20 takeaways and scored 4 defensive ​ touchdowns. 3 All-Conference selections on defense. - Special Teams: Returned 2 kickoffs for touchdowns and blocked 4 punts. ​ ​ 2010: Cox Mill High School, Concord, NC Varsity Assistant Coach - Coached the outside linebackers in a 3-4 defense and coordinated all special teams. ​

▪ Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY 2009 Academic Liaison, Defensive line coach, Co-Special Teams coordinator (Kickoff & Punt Return), Assistant strength & conditioning coach. th rd Defensive line coach in a 4-2-5 scheme. Ranked 15 ​ total defense, 3 ​ passing rd ​ ​ defense and 3 ​ in TFL in the nation. Coached 1 All-Conference defensive lineman who was also ​ selected to play in the Russell Athletics HBCU Senior Bowl.

▪ American International College, Springfield, MA 2005-2008 Co-Defensive coordinator, Defensive line coach, Co-Special Teams coordinator (Field Goal Block, Punt Return & Kickoff Return), Assistant strength & conditioning coach. 2008 Northeast 10 Conference Champions 2008: Co-Defensive Coordinator/defensive line coach in a multiple 4-3 scheme. Defensive rankings: nd ​ st th 2 ​ in the conference in scoring defense, 1 ​ in the conference in total defense and ranked 8 ​ in the ​ st ​ rd ​ nation. Placed 1 ​ in the conference in rushing defense and ranked 3 ​ in the nation. Lead the ​ th ​ conference with 43 sacks which also ranked 4 ​ in the nation. ​ Coached 3 All-Conference defensive linemen, which also included The Defensive Lineman of The Year. st Special Teams: Totaled 11 blocked kicks – 6 field goals/PAT and 5 punts. Ranked 1 ​ in the th ​ conference and 12 ​ in the nation in punt returns, averaging 14.8yds a return and scoring 3 ​ nd touchdowns. Ranked 2 ​ in the conference in kickoff returns averaging 21.3yds and scoring 1 ​ touchdown. nd 2007: Position coach for the defensive line in a multiple 4-3 scheme. Placed 2 ​ in the conference for ​ ​ ​ total defense and rushing defense. Coached 2 honorable mention defensive linemen. Special Teams: Totaled 4 blocked kicks – 1 PAT and 3 blocked punts. Averaged 9.8yds per punt return and 1 touchdown. rd 2006: Position coach for the defensive line in a multiple 4-3 scheme. Placed 3 ​ in the conference in ​ rd ​ total defense, lead the conference in rushing defense and placed 3 ​ in sacks with twenty-eight. ​ Coached 2 All-Conference defensive linemen plus one honorable mention. Special Teams: Blocked 1 punt for a touchdown and returned a punt for a touchdown. 2005: Position coach for defensive ends in a multiple 4-3 scheme. ​ ​ Special Teams: Totaled 7 blocked kicks - 2 blocked punts returned for touchdowns

Additional Coaching Experience ▪ Belleville High School – Defensive Coordinator 2004 ▪ Montclair State University – Defensive line, Asst. Special Teams Coordinator 2003 ▪ Montclair Kimberly Academy – Linebackers, Strength & Conditioning 2002

Related Experience ▪ Coach Up Private Coaching 2013-2014 ▪ Velocity Sports: Position Specific Trainer (Charlotte, NC) 2010 ▪ NCAA Football Coaches Academy (Indianapolis, IN) 2009 ▪ Offense-Defense Camp Coach 2008, 2012 ▪ AFCA Professional Development Series 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019 Ron W. Cook Page -4-

Video Editing Experience

▪ Hudl Video Editing System 2011-Present ▪ Video Coordinator (AIC) 2005-2008 Supervised and designed all team and personal highlight films in season and during off season.

Recruiting Experience ▪ NY(Long Island), NJ (North), CT, RI, MA, MD (PG County), VA Beach, KY (Eastern region)

Playing Experience

▪ National Indoor Football League, Arena Football 2004 The Evansville Blue Cats — Started every game at defensive end Achievements: Lead team in tackles for loss and sacks, 6th in the league in sacks.

▪ University of Delaware 2001 Started every game at defensive end. Achievements: Lead team in tackles for loss and sacks & twice named The Defensive Player of the Week during regular season.

▪ Virginia Tech 1997-2000 Played as back up defensive end and special teams player

Community Activities

▪ Active member of Without Limits Christian Center (2019-Present)

▪ Organized and implemented first ever recruiting fair in Southeastern North Carolina area.

▪ Helped players volunteer at My Refuge homeless shelter in Lumberton where we help serve food, provide clothing and furniture. Also volunteered to deliver toys to children in Southeastern Medical Hospital of Lumberton.

▪ Active Member of Spirit of Liberty Deliverance Church (2009-2012) Charlotte, NC – Taught youth bible study classes as a part of the youth ministries.

▪ Big Brothers & Big Sisters Volunteer (2007-2009), Springfield, MA – Mentored little brother for 2 ​ ​ years until I moved to North Carolina. Participated in multiple activities together such as movies, bowling, museum tours and roller skating.

▪ Springfield Schools Volunteer (2008), Springfield, MA – Mentor to eighth grade student who was having trouble in math and science classes.

▪ Bridge to Manhood Program Volunteer (2008), Springfield, MA – Mentoring program for elementary age boys without Fathers in their homes and who were having a little trouble in school. Helped teach them different aspects of being a young man such as; personal hygiene, how to be respectful of others, proper manners, responsibility at home, and how to treat women with proper respect which included their Mothers.

▪ Active member of The Christian Embassy International church (2005-2009), Springfield, MA – Helped design a program to educate high school student athletes and their parents on how to prepare for college athletics, what to expect from college coaches, when to take SAT or ACT, what the NCAA requirements are for student athletes and the different divisions. Ron W. Cook Page -5-

▪ Bridges, Children & Families First (2002), Wilmington, DE – After school program for single parent children who were having some problems in school and/or had nowhere to go after school where they could not get in trouble. Tutored the students on any homework assignments and mentored them on everyday issues that were occurring at school and home.

▪ Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated

Professional Memberships & Publications

▪ Coaches Association (2004 - present) ▪ Wrote an article on off season planning and development for AFCA blog (summer 2016) ▪ Wrote a special teams article published by X & O labs in 2016. ▪ May 2015 - Helped start the Eastern North Carolina Football Coaches Association in which I held the position of secretary responsible for recording and reporting meeting minutes. ▪ North Carolina High School Coaches Association 2013 - 2017, 2019-present ▪ Blog writer for American Football Monthly 2013-2014 ▪ Wrote an article published by X&O Labs in October, 2012, titled: “The 6 Step Program to Becoming a Successful Defensive Lineman” ▪ Wrote an article featured in April 2013’s edition of American Football Monthly, titled: “No Pads, No Problem: 5 Drills to improve your defensive line fundamentals without the use of helmets & ​ ​ shoulder pads”