Blake Henry, CMAA

Experience

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  Loyola Blakefield

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2010

  Teacher/Coach
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  Mount Saint Joseph High School

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2015

  Head Football Coach

  Implement a player development program. Hire and develop assistant coaches. Connect prospective student-athletes and their families to the admissions office. Design and communicate the weekly offensive, defensive, and special teams’ game plans. Guide players and their families through the college recruitment process, using HUDL for highlight films as well as leveraging my network of college coaches. Schedule games, plan practices, and order equipment/uniforms. Lead fundraising efforts for the program. Show less

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  The Potomac School

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2021

  Oversaw a 90-acre campus including a brand new 76,500 square-foot athletic facility, 2 additionalgymnasiums, 3 practice fields, a baseball field, track, turf field, tennis courts, and outdoor pool. Managed the buildings and grounds staff. Organized work orders for current staff and contractors. Managed the department’s operating budget. Hired and released crew members. Led event management for approximately 45 events a week. Collaborated with the following departments; admissions, development, athletics, administration, communications, faculty, and maintenance. Show less Implement a player development program. Hire and develop assistant coaches. Connect prospective student-athletes and their families to the admissions office. Design and communicate the weekly offensive, defensive, and special teams’ game plans. Guide players and their families through the college recruitment process, using HUDL for highlight films as well as leveraging my network of college coaches. Schedule games, plan practices, and order equipment/uniforms. Lead fundraising efforts for the program. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Head Varsity Football Coach

    Jun 2015 - Apr 2021
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  St. Andrew's School

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  Associate Athletic Director and Head Football Coach

  Develop 3 Year Athletic Plan. Implement K-12th Grade plan to improve the student-athlete experience and participation. Recruit, hire, and develop coaches for middle and upper school sports. Improve retention by building relationships with lower, middle, and upper school student-athletesand their families. Attract and develop student-athletes from various areas throughout the Savannah community. Manage practice and game schedules for middle school sports. Cultivate healthy and professional relationships with current parents. Guide current and prospective coaches through the clearance process. Manage academic and athletic eligibility for middle school athletes. Supervise home games, matches, and contests.Implement a player development program. Hire and develop assistant coaches. Connect prospective student-athletes and their families to the admissions office. Design and communicate the weekly offensive, defensive, and special teams’ game plans. Guide players and their families through the college recruitment process, using HUDL for highlight films as well as leveraging my network of college coaches. Schedule games, plan practices, and order equipment/uniforms. Lead fundraising efforts for the program. Show less

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  Loyola Blakefield

  Jun 2024 - now

  Leading and developing an athletics program that promotes the school’s mission and strategic plan while competing at the highest level in 17 sports. Our program serves as an extension of the classroom, providing support for student-athlete academic success and addressing their psychological, social, and physical needs. Effectively communicate the school’s athletic vision, opportunities, and expectations to all stakeholders. Develop a mission-based, data-informed athletic strategic plan that will guide the athletics program for the next five years. Successfully hired seven new Varsity coaches, with the soccer and swim teams achieving national standing and winning MIAA conference championships. Build and maintain community partnerships for garnering support from families, alumni, and donors. Lead and manage an athletics department, consisting of over 125 members, including Assistant Athletic Directors, administrative and training staff, strength and conditioning staff, and coaches for Varsity, JV, and under-squad teams. Participate in various leadership committees, such as the President’s Leadership Team, Athletics Committee Chair, Enrollment Management Committee, and Buildings and Grounds Committee, . Furthermore, a six-year apparel and branding partnership with Nike has been successfully negotiated. Show less Implement a player development program. Hire and develop assistant coaches. Connect prospective student-athletes and their families to the admissions office. Design and communicate the weekly offensive, defensive, and special teams’ game plans. Guide players and their families through the college recruitment process, using HUDL for highlight films as well as leveraging my network of college coaches. Schedule games, plan practices, and order equipment/uniforms. Lead fundraising efforts for the program. Show less

  • Director of Athletics

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Head Varsity Football Coach

    Jun 2024 - now