Derek Derr is seeking a coaching position. He has a Master's degree in Sport & Recreation Management from Wayne State College and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management from Peru State College. Derr has been the defensive coordinator and strength & conditioning coordinator at Peru State College for the past few years. He has also held positions as an assistant football coach, intramural director, and adjunct professor. Derr has experience developing defensive schemes, game planning, recruiting, and implementing strength training programs. He provides professional references from his current athletic director and colleagues at Peru State College.

1. Derek Derr
P.O. Box 181
Peru, Nebraska
(816) 383-4955
dderr@peru.edu
Education:
Wayne State College, Wayne, NE
Masters of Science in Sport & Recreation Mgmt.
December 2014 GPA 3.73
Peru State College, Peru, NE
Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
May 2010 GPA 3.79 Magna Cum Laude
Personal Experience
Peru State College: August 2011-Present. Linebacker Coach 5 years;Strength and Conditioning
Coordinator 3+ year. Defensive Coordinator 1 year.
 Promoted to Defensive Coordinator in Spring of 2015.
 7-4 tied for best record since 2000.
 2015 nationally ranked statistics
o 16th
rush defense (117.7 yards per game).
o 24th
total defense (351.6 yards per game).
o 25th
defensive pass efficiency (112.2)
o 27th
in scoring defense (24.6 points).
 Responsible for implementing defensive scheme
 Plan defensive installation package
 Organize practice and game planning
 Responsible for recruiting Northwest Missouri, Southeast Iowa, Phoenix, AZ.
o Travelled to Hawaii Senior Life Champions Bowl Game 2015.
o Florida recruiting fairs.
 Coached 8 All-Conference Award winners at linebacker in 5 seasons.
 Strength and Conditioning Coordinator last 3 years.
o 2015 Winter Conditioning Results
 +25.75 lbs. Hang Clean
 +59.51 lbs. Squat
 +17.76 lbs. Bench
 +1.78 inch increase Vertical
 -.159 sec. faster Pro-Agility
 -.151 sec. faster 40 yard dash
o 2016 Winter Conditioning Results:
 +30.30 lbs. on Hang Clean
 +37.04 lbs. on Squat
 +18.91 lbs. on Bench
 +.613 inch increase Vertical
 -.111 sec. faster Pro-Agility
 -.117 sec. faster 10 yard dash

2. Related Work Experience:
Jan. 2015-Present
Peru State Defensive Coordinator, Peru, NE
 Develop 4-3 defensive scheme
 Manage defensive installation planning
 Handle defensive game calls
 Organize and communicate in-game adjustments
 Coordinate game and practice planning
Dec. 2012-Present
Peru State Football Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
 Develop football specific programs for weight-room and field conditioning
 Organize lifting/running programs to lift current facilities
 Improve student-athletes lifting/running techniques
 Instruct proper techniques to ensure safety
Aug. 2011-Present
Peru State Assistant Football Coach
• Promoted to Defensive Coordinator (Jan. 2015)
• Game Day Special Teams Coordinator (2014)
• Responsible for kick-off coverage
• Serve as linebacker coach
• Provide film breakdown, player development, position meetings
• Assist in recruiting student athletes
• Coordinate field/equipment management
Jan. 2012- May 2014
Peru State Intramural Director
• Supervised participants and work-study students at each intramural activity
• Facilitated holistic student-centered program interaction with intramurals
• Administered state and campus policies, procedures and regulations while
coordinating intramurals activities
Aug. 2011-May 2012
Peru State Adjunct Professor
• Wellness and Golf/Tennis Maintenance
• Taught basic wellness information for healthy lifestyle and lifetime fitness
• Provided basic techniques for solid foundation in golf and tennis

3. Professional References for Derek Derr:
Steve Schneider
Athletic Director/Head FB Coach
Peru State College
600 Hoyt Street -- PO Box 10
Peru, NE 68421-0010
402-872-2393 (W)
sschneider@peru.edu
Charles Mizerski
Defensive Line
Peru State College
600 Hoyt Street --PO Box 10
Peru, NE 68421-0010
402-499-1203 (C)
cmizers@lps.org
Brent Melvin
Head Athletic Trainer
Peru State College
600 Hoyt Street—PO Box 10
Peru, NE 68421-0010
402-414-1742 (C)
402-872-2390 (W)
bmelvin@peru.edu
Dr. Ellie Kunkel
Dean of School of Education
Peru State College
600 Hoyt Street -- PO Box 10
Peru, NE 68421-0010
816-351-8059 (C)
402-872-2244 (W)
ekunkel@peru.edu