Football An Example of Excellence Jason Lynch EXPECT

Football: An Example of Excellence Jason Lynch EXPECT VICTORY Jason Lynch 1

The Plan to Win! n 1. Play Great Defense u n 2. Take Care of the Football u n Drive the nail in the coffin 4. Win the Kicking Game u EXPECT VICTORY No turnovers and at least one 1 st down per possession 3. Score in the Red Zone u n Play aggressively and force mistakes from our opponents Use punts to maximize field position and block punts and recover onside kicks to change momentum Jason Lynch 2

Coach Lynch n n EXPECT VICTORY Mathematics Education Certificate Grades 7 -12 I have served as a head football coach, head baseball coach, and assistant wrestling coach. Jason Lynch 3

Coaching Experience n n n EXPECT VICTORY 2011 -present: Highlands High School Running Backs Coach, Offensive Quality Control, & JV Offensive Coordinator 2010: Bucyrus HS Co-Defensive Coordinator 2005 -2009: River Valley HS Head Football Coach (‘ 07 -’ 09) & Defensive Coordinator 2006: Marion Mayhem (Professional Indoor Football) Defensive Coordinator 2002 -04: Walnut Hills HS Defensive Coordinator 2001: Margaretta HS Special Teams Coordinator & JV Head Coach Jason Lynch 4

My Time at Highlands n n n n EXPECT VICTORY Served as the Running Backs coach & JV offensive coordinator for the most successful football program in the history of the state of Kentucky. Won the 2011 & 2012 KHSAA Div. 4 State Championships Set numerous state and national records for points scored in a season, points scored in a game, TD’s scored in a season, and average yards per catch. Assisted with a high-intensity off-season training program Highlands has the 2 nd most career wins of any school in the nation, following only Valdosta, GA. HHS won its 5 th consecutive title (24 th total) in 2011. Assisted NFL All-Pro and Emmy-Award winning broadcaster Cris Collinsworth in coaching the Bluebird wide receivers, and worked with Super Bowl Winning QB Jared Lorenzen coaching QB’s. Highlands Football Web-Site Jason Lynch 5

Highlands Football Highlights n n n EXPECT VICTORY WR Highlights QB Highlights Two-Minute Drill 2011 Class 4 A Kentucky State Champs Patrick Towles – University of Kentucky u Mr. Kentucky Football u Gatorade Player of the Year u Paul Hornung Award Winner u Parade Magazine All-American QB u "That's My Boy" Award Winner Jason Lynch 6

My Time at Bucyrus n n Served as the Co-Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach in a Multiple Front Defense Handled all scouting issues and film breakdown using the interactive video editing software “The HUDL” Assisted organizing the annual Bucyrus Redmen Coaches Clinic Assisted organizing a nationally known 7 -on-7 tournament u n EXPECT VICTORY Coach Bruner Discusses National 7 -on-7 Actively participated in the strength & conditioning program u Assisted with organizing and running two Power Lifting Competitions in January and March u Bucyrus Redmen Team Web. Site Jason Lynch 7

My Time at River Valley n n EXPECT VICTORY 2007 -2009: I was the head football coach while also serving as the defensive coordinator in 2007 & 2008 and as the offensive coordinator in 2009. We had a 75% increase in offensive production in 2009. 2005 -06: I served as the defensive coordinator while also coaching running backs and linebackers. During my time as defensive coordinator, we had the top-rated defense in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference. Jason Lynch 8

My Time with the Marion Mayhem n n n EXPECT VICTORY The Marion Mayhem is a professional indoor football team playing in the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL). I served as the defensive coordinator as the franchise was first created. I actively participated in the drafting of players and organized professional tryouts. I designed the entire defensive scheme utilized by the Mayhem. We had one of the top rated defenses in the inaugural season of the Great Lakes Indoor Football League (later named CIFL). Marion Mayhem vs. Lehigh Valley Outlawz Jason Lynch 9

My Time at Walnut Hills n n n EXPECT VICTORY I served as the defensive coordinator as WHHS made the transition from the South. West Ohio Public League into the prestigious Fort Ancient Valley Conference. We had the privilege to coach four D-1 scholarship players. We also had the opportunity to coach a young man who became a D-3 Academic All. American I also served as the head baseball coach and assistant student activities director. Walnut Hills: Nationally Renowned High School Jason Lynch 10

My Time at Margaretta n n n We were the Sandusky Bay Conference Champion & Regional Runner-Up, before losing to Kenton, the eventual state champion. Along with coordinating the special teams, I coached the offensive line and defensive ends in addition to being the JV head coach. We were fortunate enough to coach Jon Sessler, a full ride LB at Kent State, NFL practice squad player, and Arena League veteran. u n EXPECT VICTORY Jon Sessler Draft Info I also served as the assistant varsity baseball & wrestling coach. u We sent 6 wrestlers to districts & had 1 state placer. u Our baseball team tied for the conference championship. Jason Lynch 11

Additional Coaching Experience n Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach at Ontario HS u n Traveling Team Baseball Coach u EXPECT VICTORY Coached 2 state placers & finished 10 th as a team at the OHSAA state tournament. Coached a 15 & under select baseball team for three summers and qualified for the Continental Amateur Baseball Association World Series in Crystal Lakes, Illinois Jason Lynch 12

Playing Experience & Education n EXPECT VICTORY Graduate of Pleasant HS 1997; Class Valedictorian Graduate of Ashland University 2001; Magna Cum Laude; Departmental Merit Scholar; B. S. Ed. Master’s Degree in Technology from Walden University 2009; M. S. I. T. C. Jason Lynch n n n Honorable Mention USA Today Player of the Year 1996 1 st Team All-Ohio ’ 96 Two Time All-MOAC Selection Captain of the 1996 State Champions Played in the North Central Ohio Football Coaches Association All-Star Game 1997 Columbus Dispatch Top Scholar Athlete 13

Teaching Experience n EXPECT VICTORY 2011 -present u Teach Advanced Pre. Calculus & Advanced Algebra II at Highlands High School u Actively involved in ACT preparation and Quality Core alignment u Particpate in study seminars on Backward Design models u HHS is the top performing k-12 school district in the state of Kentucky and has been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a “Distinguished” High School by the KDE u Nationally Ranked by the Washington Post Jason Lynch 14

Teaching Experience n EXPECT VICTORY River Valley HS 2005 -2011: u Taught Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Probability & Statistics. u Had a 92% increase in enrollment for AP Calculus during my time as instructor of the Advanced Placement program in mathematics u Served as the lead teacher for the National Robotics Challenge where we design “Math-Bots” to solve algebraic, geometric, & trigonometric story problems using robotics. u Lead teacher for ACT test preparation where I offered study sessions and keep actively involved with the ACT College Board. u AP Calculus teacher and also served as a mentor for students as they begin the college application process. u Offered multiple study tables each week to assist students needing intervention and to lead higherachieving students to a richer learning experience. u Advisor for the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics “Mathematics Challenge” Jason Lynch 15

Teaching Experience n Walnut Hills HS 2002 -2005: u Had the wonderful experience to teach at an elite math & science magnet school that averaged 54 National Merit Finalists per year. u WHHS is traditionally ranked in the top 50 schools in the nation by Newsweek magazine. « US News: Best High School u Taught Pre-Calculus and Algebra II u Was actively involved in designing a rigorous college-prep curriculum for students wanting to take Engineering and/or AP Calculus AB & BC. « EXPECT VICTORY Engineering Overview Jason Lynch 16

Teaching Experience n EXPECT VICTORY Margaretta HS 2001 -2002: u Taught Algebra I & Pre-Calculus u Developed a math club that focused on teaching programming skills for the graphing calculator u Offered multiple study tables per week that averaged nearly 30 students per session. u Was actively involved in completing the math department’s curriculum mapping u Developed a “Student of the Week” program to help promote positive behavior & a strong academic work ethic Jason Lynch 17

Professional Development n n n EXPECT VICTORY Professional Organizations u Ohio High School Football Coaches Association u North Central Ohio Football Coaches Association u American Football Coaches Association u Kentucky High School Football Coaches Association Coaching Clinics u OHFSCA Under-Armor Clinic u Frank Glazier Mega Clinics « Pittsburgh « Indianapolis « Cleveland « Cincinnati u Bucyrus Coaches Clinic u Ohio State University u Ashland University Periodicals u Gridiron Strategies u The Extra Point u Scholastic Coach and AD u American Football Monthly Jason Lynch 18

The Plan for HIGHLANDS n Build Strong Character in our athletes. u n Focus on the Fundamentals u n Teach the basics: block, tackle, & protect the football Install an Off-Season Strength Program u EXPECT VICTORY Develop a leadership council Championships are won in the off-season & the path to success runs through the weight room; Bigger-Faster-Stronger Jason Lynch 19

Coaching Philosophy n n n EXPECT VICTORY Play to Win. u Strive for excellence in all situations, both athletically & academically Be Physically & Mentally Tough u Condition hard & teach the value of mental toughness The Formula for Success u Conditioning + Fundamentals + Unity = Success Jason Lynch 20

Offensive Philosophy n n EXPECT VICTORY Rule #1: u Get the ball in the hands of our playmakers u Think less about plays & more about players « It’s not about the X’s and the O’s; it’s about the Jimmy’s and the Joe’s Block & Protect the Football Spread the Field Horizontally & Vertically Two Primary Offensive Strategies: u No Huddle Utah Zone Read u Triple Option Principles Jason Lynch 21

Defensive Philosophy n n n Attack and Be Aggressive! Force the Offense to Adjust Their Scheme Great Tackling & Great Pursuit! u n 3 -5 -3 Alignment u u u EXPECT VICTORY Find a way to get to the ball carrier and bring him down Apply pressure through blitzes & stunts Play Zone Coverage or Man Free Keep 8 men in the box as much as possible to stop the run Jason Lynch 22

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING n n n EXPECT VICTORY We will subscribe to the BFS philosophy of Olympic Core Lifts. We will have Power Lifting meets for competition and fundraising purposes. We will be actively involved in Plyometrics and anaerobic sprinting. u We will focus on the stretch-contract phase of muscle development = EXPLOSION Jason Lynch 23

How to Win Football Games n n n 1. Don’t get outworked. 2. Don’t get out hit. 3. Don’t get out hustled. 4. Eliminate turnovers. 5. Eliminate the long run and pass. 6. Eliminate missed assignments. n n n EXPECT VICTORY Jason Lynch 7. Eliminate foolish penalties. 8. Have a sound kicking game. 9. Win the battles on the goal line. 10. Always believe in your offensive and defensive schemes. 11. Always believe in your teammates and coaches. 12. Make the proper halftime adjustments. 24

The Impact on Other Sports n n Success breeds success. It is vitally important for all sports to work together. I believe that all football players should play multiple sports, especially wrestling, track, basketball, & baseball. We want to coach 3 -sport athletes at HIGHLANDS. u n n EXPECT VICTORY Mat Drills We must develop a universal lifting policy for all sports, & all coaches must stress the importance of the weight room. Build a Community of Excellence in BLUEBIRD Athletics! Jason Lynch 25

Leadership & Character n n n I believe in teaching leadership & character through athletics. We will use the John R. Wooden Course as a text for our players in developing a leadership council. We will also use the works of Jeff Jansen and Lou Holtz for developing leadership skills. u n EXPECT VICTORY Lou Holtz: Do Right! Character Education and life-skills will be a primary focus of our program. Jason Lynch 26

Parent & Senior Nights n n n EXPECT VICTORY Family is an important part of our program. On each Parent Night, players will write a letter to their parents thanking them for everything they do and telling them how much they love them. On Senior Night, the senior parents are invited into the locker room. Each senior will give a brief speech about how their parents have impacted his life, and the parents will be presented with a small plaque. Jason Lynch 27

The Extras n n n n EXPECT VICTORY Publish a quarterly newsletter detailing the activities & accomplishments of the football program Operate a Web site to keep parents and fans aware of events & information Have a Monday evening film session for parents and boosters Have a Parent’s Touchdown Club to handle locker decorations and team meals Take the football team to the Motor City Bowl through their scholastic program Hold an annual Coaches Clinic featuring as many local coaches as possible Hold study tables to improve classroom performance. Have “Leadership Outings” with Captains Jason Lynch 28

Fundraising n n n EXPECT VICTORY Create a “Friends of Football” organization to generate money for the football program. Hold a golf outing & silent auction each summer Hold dodgeball tournaments and sell wooden jerseys for yard displays, along with Power Lifting Meets Gold Card Fundraisers and chicken dinners Apparel Sales (clothing, etc. ) We used this money to pay the $290 pay-to-play fee for our athletes; we purchased a new Blaster; we paid for team meals; we bought apparel for our players; and we bought numerous pieces of equipment and miscellaneous items for players in need. Jason Lynch 29

Youth Football n n EXPECT VICTORY I was a board member for the River Valley Youth Football Program During that time, I have helped to create and maintain a youth program that has won a championship in each year of its existence. We work closely with the youth program to ensure that all students in the system use the same terminology and run the same offense and defense. We will hold a youth coaches clinic for our youth coaches each year and run a summer camp for our elementary school students. Jason Lynch 30

Promoting Athletes n n n We will take an active role in promoting our student athletes in an effort to send them to the collegiate level. We will constantly be in contact with college coaches, and use scouting services to promote our athletes. We will be a strong proponent of: u u EXPECT VICTORY The Mc. Callister Scouting Report Scouting. Ohio. com Max. Preps. com Hudl. com Jason Lynch 31

Family n n n EXPECT VICTORY Football is a family sport. My wife, Theresa, and my daughter, Reagan, have a tremendous impact on my life. The values of family will be stressed in our program. Jason Lynch 32

Conclusion n EXPECT VICTORY I believe in teaching character & class above all else. I have taught in the highest performing public school in both Ohio and Kentucky (ranked 34 th nationally by NEWSWEEK magazine) & will bring that same attitude and professionalism into your classrooms. We will be a family oriented program. Jason Lynch 33

Thank You! GO b. LUEBIRDS! EXPECT VICTORY Jason Lynch 34