Michael Perish is a motivated applicant seeking a graduate assistant/quality control position in a football program, holding a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Indiana State University. He has extensive experience as a student-athlete and coach, being a team MVP and captain, and developing successful recruiting strategies. His work includes various coaching roles and training young athletes, while also gaining experience in accounting through an internship.

1. Michael Perish
10747 Yankee Ridge Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423 - (815)931-4327 – MSPerish15@gmail.com
Objective: Highly motivated and proficient applicant seeking a Graduate Assistant/Quality Control position with an
esteemed football program to assist the program in reaching the highest level of success.
EDUCATION:
Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana
Scott College of Business January 2012 - May 2015
 Bachelor’s Degree of Science – Accounting
 Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.02/4.0
 Full Athletic Scholarship – Football
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan
Haworth College of Business September 2010 - December 2011
 Full Athletic Scholarship – Football
 Presidential Academic Scholarship
Relevant Experience:
Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana
Student-Athlete: Football, Quarterback; Captain January 2012 - May 2015
 Performance: Team Most Valuable Player (MVP – 2014) | School Single Season and Career Record Holder in: Passing
Touchdowns, Passing Yards, Total Offense, Completion Percentage | All-Conference Missouri Valley Football
Conference (MVFC) - 2014 | Guided Indiana State University (ISU) to the most accomplished season in the past
30 years
 Leadership: Awarded The Leadership Award by the ISU Football Coaching Staff | Earned national recognition for the largest
turn-around achieved in NCAA Football (2014) | 1-11 (2013) to Sweet 16 in FCS Playoffs – 10 consecutive
weeks in the Top 25, and FBS win | Earned the Sycamore Scholar-Athlete Award | Chosen to serve on the
Players Council as the Leader and liaison between the team and coaching staff | Created the “Five Functions
of a Successful Team” which the Coaching staff implemented
 Relationship: Major contributions to the program’s recruiting process | 10 official visits in which 9 recruits committed and
enrolled at ISU | recruited, hosted, and enrolled former #2 quarterback (ESPN ranking) in the nation |Led
cross cultural football team consisting of people from all over the country and world
 Service: Engaged in community service as a mentor | Men's Leader of ISU's Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Habitat
for Humanity Volunteer – Birmingham, AL
 Experience: Assisted in creation of new naming system within existing offense | Played and excelled in a variety of
offensive systems:
 Multiple Offense –2012 - Emphasis on power running schemes and heavy personnel sets from multiple
formations
 Air Raid Offense – 2013 - Passing game designed by Hal Mumme, run game consistent with 2005 Tostitos
Bowl Champion, Utah Utes
 2014- Passing game: Air Raid | Run Game: Modern Run Pass Option (RPO)
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan
Student-Athlete: Football, Quarterback September 2010 - December 2011
 Successfully transitioned from high school All-State scholar athlete to collegiate NCAA Division-I scholar athlete while
maintaining good academic standing and outstanding athletic performance.
 Led Scout Team, providing a game-like experience for the defense.
 Offensive scheme:
 Pro Style – 2010, 2011 – Including comprehensive playbook with schematic influences from multiple offenses
including, but not limited to:
 West Coast, Gun Option, Power, Air Raid, Run and Shoot, Spread.
 Designed to take advantage of Defensive Weaknesses in any way possible.
 Relied on Quarterback to make decision and apply principles while having free range to make
decisions on which offensive scheme is used.
Additional Professional Experience:
Wheaton, Illinois
St. Francis High School, Varsity Quarterback Coach/JV Offensive Coordinator-Head Coach May 2015-Present
 Coach Quarterbacks to develop both academically and athletically through the sport of football. Development includes
discipline, attention to detail, character, spiritual growth, respect, and more.
 Create a gameplan and designed a strategy to successfully compete against opponents each week. Share expert
knowledge with players to improve their performance in the game.
 Guided, 5’6’’ 140lbs ex-cornerback to lead the conference (Chicago Catholic League – White), as a quarterback, in
passing yards, passing touchdowns, and completion percentage.

2. Wheaton, Illinois
St. Francis High School, Honors Accounting II/Full-Time Substitute Teacher August 2015-Present
 Help lead class curriculum in partnership with a co-teacher while exercising my ability to respond to instructions and
providing valuable input to guide students through learning modules.
 Conduct an orderly and professional environment to help guide students to understand the Accounting field covered in
Honors Accounting II. Cater to the learning styles of each student to optimize their learning ability.
 Work with other teacher’s curriculum when they are absent to best continue the educational process in their classes as a
substitute teacher. Maintain an orderly and learning friendly environment with students.
Wheaton, Illinois
St. Francis High School, Athletic Associate August 2015 – Present
 Communicate with Faculty on a weekly basis to coordinate Faculty Supervision at all St. Francis Home Athletic Contests.
 On interview board for new Head Coach hiring process.
 Plan and execute Signing Day events with St. Francis Athletes and local news authorities.
Chicago Area
The Comprehensive Quarterback, Owner/Trainer May 2015 – Present
 Conduct and lead a quarterback/football training business in all phases of the business, from website development,
quarterback assessment, training, planning, financing, budgeting, and more.
 Hold camps for youth and high school athletes. Plan and execute camps to help develop young football players. Balance
the technical, difficult training with camper enjoyment to supply each athlete with an excellent experience.
Harvey, IL
Ingalls Hospital, Accounting Intern May 2015 – August 2015
 Involved in a variety of private accounting activities within a hospital business structure. Those activities included but
were not limited to: month closing, quarter closing, future year budgeting, external audit, payroll, journal entries, and
capital management.