Resume
Darnell Newman
Head Football Coach | Defensive Coordinator
Killeen, TX · Darnell.newman1@outlook.com
Summary
Defensive Coordinator and Head Coach with 6 years of football leadership and 5 years of U.S. Army service. Built a first year program from 40 to 85 student athletes over two seasons and grew the coaching staff from 0 to 15 across two seasons, while coordinating a 4-2-5 defense that finished Top 10 among independent JUCOs. Recruited and placed student athletes at the NCAA Division I, II, NAIA and junior college levels.
Core qualifications
Defensive Scheme
Play caller in a 4-2-5 Quarters Match System: high pressure, with heavy disguise and blitz packages.
Program Building
Built the staff from the ground up (0 to 15 over two seasons); roster construction (40 to 85), recruiting systems, official visits.
Academics
Accountability systems producing a 3.1 team GPA average.
Leadership
Proven defensive signal caller, former Infantry team leader, and Head Coach.
Education and certifications
- Bachelor of Science, Sport Management, Southern New Hampshire University, Minor: Business Administration, September 2026
- Associate of Science, Marketing, Southern New Hampshire University, Minor: Business Administration, April 2025
- Texas Teacher Certification, in progress, expected March 2027
- Professional Certifications: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Strength and Conditioning Coach
Coaching experience
Football leadership, defensive coordination, program operations and military service.
Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator
Community Christian College, Texas Spartans | Round Rock, TX
2026
- Built the football program from the ground up as a first year operation: season planning, practice structure, game management, recruiting, travel, staffing and culture standards.
- Grew the roster from 40 to 85 student athletes over two seasons and signed 45 athletes in the first recruiting class through a structured recruiting and communication process.
- Coordinated a 4-2-5 defense that finished Top 10 among independent JUCOs, holding opponents to 24 points per game with 10 forced turnovers.
- Grew the coaching staff from 6 to 15 while establishing role clarity, weekly accountability and performance expectations.
- Held the team to a 3.1 GPA average through academic accountability systems, study structures, progress monitoring and coordination with academic support partners.
- Managed budgets, vendors, travel and program resources, contributing more than $1 million in annual school revenue.
- Created fundraising initiatives that raised more than $50,000 during the 2026 season.
Defensive Coordinator | Assistant Head Coach
Community Christian College, Texas Spartans | Round Rock, TX
2025
- Built the program staff from 0 to 6 as Assistant Head Coach, owning hiring, role definition and onboarding.
- Designed and taught defensive terminology, fronts, coverages, pressures, weekly game plans and situational adjustments.
- Directed defensive meetings and practice periods, called plays on game day, and used film analysis to make corrections and reinforce assignment discipline.
- Mentored position coaches and supported student athlete evaluation, roster management and recruiting coordination.
- Created the recruiting and planning strategy that brought in 50 students in the first incoming class.
- Helped expand program resources from approximately $100,000 to $250,000 through planning, recruiting growth and fundraising.
Interim Defensive Coordinator
Southwest Raiders | Houston, TX
2024
- Assumed interim leadership of the defense and organized weekly preparation, staff communication, defensive installation and game day responsibilities.
- Developed weekly game plans based on opponent formations, personnel, tendencies and situational strengths.
- Coordinated defensive meetings and practice periods while reinforcing alignment, assignment, communication and pursuit standards.
- Supported position coaches with film breakdown, player evaluation, corrective instruction and individual development.
- Established a disciplined defensive identity centered on preparation, physical play, accountability and team execution.
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army | Fort Hood, TX
January 2012 to February 2017
- Led teams of four or more personnel in completing mission critical objectives while maintaining discipline, accountability and operational readiness.
- Planned and conducted reconnaissance operations, evaluated developing conditions and communicated findings through the appropriate chain of command.
- Made timely tactical decisions while managing risk, limited information, competing priorities and changing operational conditions.
- Trained and mentored personnel on teamwork, physical readiness, safety procedures, equipment maintenance and professional standards.
- Maintained accountability for personnel, sensitive equipment, supplies and mission essential resources.
Player development and recruiting success
NCAA Division I
Jamarcus Wilson
Mississippi Valley State University
NCAA Division II
Jordan Brazil
Roosevelt University
NCAA Division II
Joseph Hollis
Midwestern State University
NCAA Division II
Jewitt Hill
Morehouse College
Division III
KJ Turner
Hardin-Simmons University
NAIA / Junior College
Demarques Ockelberry
Westminster College
NAIA / Junior College
Oluwatimilihin Olagoke
Kilgore College
Developed and mentored student athletes who advanced to NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college football programs.
References
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