Matt Nolen

I am seeking a football coaching position. The extensive knowledge I have gained from 23 years of coaching at the collegiate and high school levels will be an asset for your program. I am skilled at strategic planning, team leadership, and player development. I am committed to fostering a positive and competitive environment that will cultivate strong players on and off the field while generating a pipeline of quality recruits.

Sergeant First Class - Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Warfare Specialist - Kansas Army National Guard - Topeka/Iola, Kansas

(2013)

73rd Civil Support Team/891st Engineer Battalion

• Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of all administrative, pay, and personnel assignments for over 639 Soldiers and 5 subordinate units with 6 Soldiers directly reporting to me
• Human Resources Specialist, CBRN specialist, Team Chief, and Decontamination Technician
• Maintain a “Secret” security clearance; work regional events with FBI, Secret Service, and KBI

Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line Coach - Offensive Line Coach - Blue Valley North High School

(2024)

• In the first year of being on staff, developed and coordinated a defense that culminated with two playoff victories for a team that had not won a game in three years prior to being hired
• Use expansive knowledge to coach Defensive Backs, Linebackers, Defensive Line, and Offensive Line
• Analyze film; create game plans and solutions to overcome player personnel and talent shortages
• Help mentor and train young coaches in all aspects of coaching

Physical Education Teacher - Asst. Varsity Football Coach - Asst. Varsity Baseball Coach - Rockhurst High School - Kansas City, Missouri

(1997 - 2013)

• Assisted football team to a Missouri Class 5-A State Championship in 2000 and Missouri Class 6-A Championships in 2002, 2007, and 2010
• Provided mentorship to student-athletes and aided in the college recruitment process
• Used expansive knowledge to coach Defensive Backs, Linebackers, Defensive Line, and Offensive Line
• Developed alumni relationships for football and baseball; worked with players on recruitment strategies

Graduate Assistant Football Coach and Special Teams Coordinator - University of Kansas - Lawrence, Kansas

(1994 - 1997)

• Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Backs Coach
• Assisted with recruitment and scouting efforts
• Helped lead the team to the Aloha Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1995 with a 10-2 record

Assistant Football Coach - Hutchinson Community College - Hutchinson, Kansas

(1993 - 1994)

• Defensive Line and Outside Linebacker Coach
• Helped lead the team to its first Junior College bowl game in 32 years; Valley of the Sun Bowl, Phoenix, Arizona 1993
• Assistant Dorm Director / tutored students in English Composition

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communications with a Minor in Video Production - University of Kansas