CASEY MCWETHY
Chapin
Summary
Dedicated former Marine with a passion for teaching and coaching, focused on inspiring the next generation. Experience includes coaching at Division I FCS programs such as The Citadel and Bryant University, as well as Division II at New Mexico Highlands University. A strong background in educational settings enhances athletic expertise, fostering a holistic approach to mentorship and development. Committed to cultivating resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills in students and athletes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/ Assisntant Football/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Lexington Richland School District 5
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments to enhance student participation.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student understanding.
- Assessed student performance through diverse evaluation methods and feedback.
- Coach multiple positions through a detail-oriented focus
- Implemented coaching strategies that improved athletes regardless of ability.
Teacher / Strength Coach/ Defensive Coordinator
Three Forks Schools
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Here I am tasked with establishing a new culture at Three Forks with a that foundation being in the weight room. I also brought my college experience to the football field and helped cultivate a new identity in the football program were details and winning the moment are key.
- Co created Strength & Conditioning Program
- Defensive Coordinator (4-2-5 Multiple Defense)
- Head Strength and Conditional Coach
- Head Track and Field Coach
Teacher / Football Coach
Lower Richland High School
01.2021 - 11.2021
- While working at Hopkins Middle School I was invited to become a member of Lower Richland High Schools Football program. Here I was put in charge of corners and establishing a new culture within Diamond Hornet football. We went 8-2 and won our conference going undefeated. Playing 90% man coverage the corners allowed 2 scores (1 each) all season.
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
AC Flora High School
06.2019 - 02.2020
- With my first season back in the high school ranks I helped establish and implement a bombastic defense that would lead to a state championship in year two. I was responsible for the pass game and teaching the secondary how to play various forms of 2 high match and Cover 3 match. During this season we won 10 games.
Secondary Coach
New Mexico Highlands University
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Established and assisted in the rebuild of NMHU's football program. I coordinated the secondary here and we produced more take aways in two seasons than the previous 5 seasons combined.
- Position Coach (Corners, Safeties)
- Ran meetings
- Scouted opponents pass game
- Recruited GA, SC, NM, Chicago
- Recruited and coached All RMAC player Malik Brown who finished his career at NMHU with over 250 tackles and 15 interceptions at Safety.
LB Coach / Defensive Assistant
Bryant University
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted the defensive coordinator with game plans, practice plans, and coaching Linebackers. My primary duties were film breakdown and input, recruiting the South East, assisting with DFO duties, and coordinating the defense for our JV program. Here I coached Thomas Costigan who currently plays in the CFL. At Bryant he was an ALL-NEC performer.
- Coached LBs
- Ran Scout team
- Recruited South East
- Coordinated JV defense
Defensive Coordinator
St. Johns High School
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Created and implemented a 4-2-5 scheme, practice planned, coached LBs, and helped assist the Head Coach. This season we were rebuilding after a large graduating class moved on. We upset a 5A program and finished conference play with a 4-1 record.
Defensive Student Assistant
The Citadel
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted the defensive coordinator with all aspects of the defense with a focus on coaching Nickles and safeties. I assisted with film breakdown and input, assembly of defensive reports, and defensive skelly periods. I also helped run the scout team vs our Defense.
- Quality Control
- Set up binders and scout cards for practice
- Coached Nickles and Safeties
Marine
USMC
12.2005 - 12.2009
- Marine and Mechanic for the Marine Corps. Finished as an E-5. At the end of my career I held 6 leadership billets as an E-4 then E-5. Some of the billets included Platoon Sergeant, Staff NCOIC of my section along with many other roles.
- Lead a platoon
- Ran a section of Marines
- Taught and mentored young Marines.
Education
Masters - Exercise Science
Liberty University
Online03.2024
BS - Physical Education, history
The Citadel
Charleston06.2016
Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Growth mindset
- Speed and agility coaching
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Teacher/ Assisntant Football/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Lexington Richland School District 5
07.2024 - Current
Teacher / Strength Coach/ Defensive Coordinator
Three Forks Schools
06.2022 - 04.2024
Teacher / Football Coach
Lower Richland High School
01.2021 - 11.2021
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
AC Flora High School
06.2019 - 02.2020
Secondary Coach
New Mexico Highlands University
01.2017 - 05.2019
LB Coach / Defensive Assistant
Bryant University
07.2016 - 01.2017
Defensive Coordinator
St. Johns High School
02.2015 - 03.2016
Defensive Student Assistant
The Citadel
01.2013 - 12.2013
Marine
USMC
12.2005 - 12.2009
Masters - Exercise Science
Liberty University
BS - Physical Education, history
The Citadel
Personal Information
Seeking the position of Head Football Coach.