Joshua Watson

Joshua watson

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location of Joshua WatsonClemson, South Carolina, United States
Followers of Joshua Watson3000 followers
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sports Technology | Former Pro-Athlete

  • Education

    • Clemson university

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of science (b.s.) clinical/medical social work

      Activities and Societies: Clemson Football Team (Full scholarship)

    • Sports management worldwide

      2023 - 2023
      Nfl scouting/ general manager course

      The Football General Manager and Scouting Course is a fully accredited online course that offers cutting edge theories on how to develop a career in football. The course's main focus is developing the student's understanding of the game, how to evaluate talent, and introducing them to some of the cutting-edge theories in the world of football. Scouts will learn how to scout both talent, as well as the opposing team’s offensive plays.

  • Experience

    • Dabo swinney football camps

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
      Coach/mentor

      Served as defensive tackles coach/mentor during residential summer camp sessions for middle and high school players. Worked from outline and coordinated drills for participants.

    • National football league (nfl)

      May 2015 - Sept 2015
      Professional football player

      Played as a professional athlete, a milestone less than 1% of the population ever achieves, taught and developed skills and personal character traits I have taken with me into the corporate world.DisciplineAbility to adapt and execute under extreme pressureInternal drive to perform at peak levels individually and on a teamMental toughness and winner’s mentality Healthy competitive driveEasily adapts to new environments and builds relationships quickly

    • Canadian football league

      Apr 2016 - Sept 2016
      Professional football player
    • Strivr

      May 2017 - Feb 2019

      Immersive Performance Training (VR)Created strategic plans for training use cases presented to coaches, GM, and players.Attended NFL combines to prospect new teams and setup meetings with position coaches and coordinators.Reported usage data daily to position coaches.Gathered intel from players, coaches, and position coaches to make product more effective and valuable.Acted as liaison between players & pro-team to STRIVR product team, sales team, and C-suite. Spearheaded and implemented new training concepts and technology to Fortune 100 companies resulting in a $28 Million increase in revenue.Managed a diverse portfolio of client relationships; NFL, NBA, MLB, Fortune 100company executives including Wal-Mart.Owned primary relationships for STRIVR’s NFL football customers, specifically Buffalo Bills and Arizona Cardinals, accounts producing upwards of $1M annually. Show less On-Site Training Coordinator: filming daily practice and working 1:1 with players to assess and collect training data.Attended NFL combines to prospect new teams and setup meetings with position coaches and coordinators.Provided analytics to coaches based on day to day training with players.Facilitated fan experiences showcasing NFL’s real-time officiating.Collect the key-usage data leading to advancements in product.Assist in NBA summer league to help train NBA officials in the off-season.Acted as liaison between players & pro-team to STRIVR product team, sales team, and C-suite. Show less

      • Account Manager

        May 2017 - Feb 2019
      • Customer Success Manager

        May 2017 - Feb 2019
    • National football league (nfl)

      Aug 2018 - Jan 2020
      Gameday assistant (purple hat crew)

      Setup pregame sideline tech stations on game day and provided onsite support during games to sideline and coaches' box.Part of game day operations crew to ensure smooth game day experience for home team.

    • Keynects

      Nov 2019 - Jun 2022
      Acquistion specialist

      • Evaluate properties to meet specific criteria + buy ratio formulas set internally and from investment firm partners.• Ability to identify and secure underpriced properties to be resold at a profit.• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current housing markets in multiple citiesacross the U.S.• Organize, maintain, and update multiple property lists + channel partners.• Assess and project future valuations of real estate properties against current markettrends (land, houses, & commercial buildings).• Assist sales team in preparation for pitch meetings and sales conversations.• Oversight of property acquisition, marketing, sales, and inventory managementdepartments. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified youth baseball coach

      Human kinetics: the ripken way
    • Coaching principles

      Human kinetics coach education
    • Directing youth sports program

      Human kinetics coach education
    • Sports first aid

      Human kinetics coach education
    • Coaching football

      Usa football
    • Strength & conditioning

      National strength and conditioning association (nsca)
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joshua Watson
      PAW Award Clemson University 2014 Awarded to team's good student/athlete who best exemplifies the epitome of Clemson Football Player
    • Awarded to Joshua Watson
      Defensive Iron Man Award Clemson University 2012
    • Awarded to Joshua Watson
      Winter Strength Training Award Clemson University 2012
    • Awarded to Joshua Watson
      Full Division 1 ACC Football Scholarship Clemson University 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Builder

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity on Jan 2013
      Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Joshua Watson
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Give Kids The World Village on Jan 2014
      Give Kids The World VillageAssociated with Joshua Watson
    • Participant

      Issued by Toronto Kid's Day Event on Jan 2016
      Toronto Kid's Day EventAssociated with Joshua Watson