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Mike Vanderjagt

Driven and accomplished Football Coach with a proven track record of helping athletes achieve their maximum level of athletic potential. Committed to fostering a positive team environment conducive to achieving success on the field and in the classroom. 

Key Skills

Football Analytics
Leadership
Problem-Solving

Professional Experience

Apr 2022
Present
Assistant Football Coach
Medina High School Medina, NY, US
  • Organize drills and implement physical conditioning programs and game plans.
  • Identify individual athletes' strengths and weaknesses and recommend position assignments. 
  • Evaluate and analyze game video.
  • Oversee the purchasing of equipment and coordinating repairs.
  • Resolve player disputes, address athlete misbehavior and organize team-building sessions.
Jun 2017
Dec 2018
Special Teams Consultant
Ventura College Ventura, CA, US
  • Assisted kickers and punters and offered advice on Special Teams

Jun 2016
May 2017
Special Teams Coach
Horizon High School Scottsdale, AZ, US
  • Designed offensive and special teams plays, drills and organized game strategies. 
  • Organized team-building sessions.

Dec 2014
May 2016
Special Teams Coach
Coronado High School Scottsdale, AZ, US
  • Developed offensive and special teams drills and plays.
  • Organized and dispersed program literature.
  • Supervised the academic achievements of student-athletes.

Dec 2012
Nov 2014
Special Teams Coach
Saguaro High School Scottsdale, AZ, US
  • Developed and implemented offensive and special teams plays.
  • Assisted Head Coach with daily tasks and program planning.
  • Served as a source of support and knowledge for student-athletes and families. 
  • Organize department fundraising efforts and collaborated with athletic administrators. 

Nov 2011
Present
CEO & Founder
SlapItOn Scottsdale, US
Custom decal company integrated with Augmented Reality
  • Performed all aspects of building a company, to include: developing new products and services; developing and implementing strategies to increase profits and market share; leading high-performing teams; fiduciary responsibilities; evaluating performance; and cultivating positive relationships.
  • Led team that acquired Fathead, a licensed and custom decal company, in 2023. 

Education

Dec 1990
Apr 1993
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in West Virginia University

Achievements

Professional Football Career Achievements
  • Retired from the NFL as the Most Accurate Kicker in NFL history
  • 1996 Canadian Grey Cup MVP
  • 2003 NFL Perfect Season
  • 2003 1st Team All Pro
  • 2023 Nomination for the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2nd Canadian in history)
  • Only player to ever lead both the CFL and NFL in scoring
Professional Football Career
  • Saskatchewan RoughRiders 1993
  • Toronto Argonauts 1996-1997
  • Indianapolis Colts 1998-2006
  • Dallas Cowboys 2006
  • Toronto Argonauts 2008
Football Coach Mentors
  • 4 years under Head Coach Don Mathews (231 CFL wins; 2nd All Time)
  • 4 years under Head Coach Jim Mora Sr (125 NFL wins)
  • 4 years under Head Coach Tony Dungy (148 NFL wins)
  • 1 year under Head Coach Bill Parcels (229 NFL wins)

Player Development
Privately trained high school kickers and punters 2014-2023, resulting in athletic scholarships:
  • Simon Lareya - Abilene Christian University
  • Cole Johnson - US Air Force Academy
  • Brayden Narveson - Iowa State University
  • Austin McNamara - Texas Tech University
  • Jay Vanderjagt - Findlay University
  • Grady Gross - Washington University
Relevant Coursework
  • Football Coaching
  • Football Tech & Theory
  • Professional Perspectives
  • Team Sports
  • Varsity Conditioning

References
  • Peyton Manning, Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback
  • Tony Dungy, Pro Football Hall of Fame Head Coach
  • Michael "Pinball" Clemons, CFL Legend, Toronto Argonauts General Manager
  • Eric Valley, Medina High School Head Football Coach/Athletic Director

Languages

English
(Native)

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