Zach Cole5140 Daniel Circle Orange, TX 77630 Cell (409)-779-2631 colez@southwestern.eduEDUCATIONBachelor of Arts in Kinesiology (Minor: Exercise and Sports Studies) May 2017Southwestern University Major GPA: 3.38 Cumulative GPA: 3.2 Georgetown, TX

RELEVANT COURSEWORKResearch in Kinesiology I

Conducted a university supported study comparing offensive and defensive lineman stances across multiple variables

Sports Organization & Administration Gained practical event management experience by attending a variety of NCAA D-III sporting events, while

taking into consideration the factors that contribute to the set up and management of those eventsGlobal Players: Leadership through Football

A Germany based study abroad experience which analyzed cultural influences and differences across nations and also included collaborations with the Stuttgart Scorpions and Franken Knights of the GFL

FOOTBALL EXPERIENCECollege Football – Southwestern University, (2013-2017)

Member of the first class of players since reinstatement of the program (63 years) 4 year starter at linebacker (Led team in tackles during 2015 season) Selected as a Team Captain Chosen as an “Iron Pirate” for displaying leadership as well as continuous hard work during the offseason Appointed to a select group of players tasked with choosing the core principles that create the ideal

“Southwestern Man” (a representation of qualities that a Southwestern student-athlete should embody) SCAC Academic Honor Roll Member of the 2016 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship Football Team, posting a

perfect 6-0 record Earned Honorable Mention All-Conference Honors Selected to Team Stars & Stripes for the annual “Tazon de Estrellas” All-star game held in Mexicali, MX

Coaching ExperienceSouthwestern University

Aided in recruiting by hosting overnight visits as well as talking to prospective student athletes and their parents

Presented a lecture to incoming freshmen football players highlighting the importance of film study as well as explaining how to use film in order to play at an elite level

LSU – Special Teams Coordinator/ Linebacker Coach Observer Shadowed Coach Bradley Dale Peveto at Louisiana State University as he performed daily responsibilities Learned the process of developing a successful game plan Observed the level of detail that a successful program must adhere to in order to achieve on-field success

Volunteer Football Coach – Orangefield High School Aided in coaching linebackers through instruction of position specific drills Instructed players on defensive philosophy as well as informing them of individual responsibilities Motivated scout team players to achieve a higher level of performance of opposing team’s game plans Organized scout team players in a practice setting through the usage of scouting cards

LEADERSHIP / ACTIVITIES

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (Texas-Gamma chapter) Student Foundation, Southwestern University Dean’s List, Southwestern University