James (JJ) Eckels
McKeesport, Pa 15131
H: 412-***-**** M: 412-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
I will use my football and life experiences to learn, instruct, and to assist my fellow colleagues anyway I can while performing
in a professional work environment. I will always work in the best interest of the company so that the business may maximize its full
potential.
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EDUCATION
Clarion University of Pennsylvania: Clarion, PA Aug. 2008 - May 2012
AACSB Accredited
Dual Majors
■ Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Corporate Finance
■ Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Monetary Economics
Omicron Delta Epsilon
GPA 3.14
Clarion University Football Player
■ Four year starter at strong safety and three time Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete
■ Finished 8th in 2009 final Northeast Regional Poll (8-3)
McKeesport Area High School: McKeesport, PA Aug. 2004 – June 2008
■ National Honors Society
■ 2008 Outstanding Young Citizens Award presented by Trib Total Media
■Who’s Who Among America’s High School Students
McKeesport Tigers Football
■ 2005 AAAA Foothills, WPIAL, and Pennsylvania State Champs (14-2) Special Teams
■ 2007 AAAA Great Southern Conference Champs, WPIAL semi-finals (10-2) Captain Quarterback
Foothills All Conference Quarterback
Chuck Lickert Award Winner Presented to McKeesport’s Most Outstanding Athlete
Hard Nosed Award Winner Presented by George Smith
KDKA T.V. Extra Effort Award sponsored by Subway and presented by KDKA T.V. sports director
Mr. Bob Pompeani
Selected to play in Foothills All-Star Game Presented by Sheetz
Wrestling
■ 2006 & 2007 WPIAL Championship Qualifier 171lbs. Captain
2007 Ranked #9 in WPIAL by MSA sports Poll (13-5)
Baseball
■ Three year starter at catcher and outfield 2008Captain
EXPERIENCE
Clarion University Football: Clarion, PA March 2012- April 2012
Film Breakdown and Volunteer Assistant /Videographer
■ Assisted Coach Jay Foster and Kyle Witucki in football office
■ Learn Techniques of Film breakdown with usage of Apex software also minimal usage with Landro
■ Assisted Defensive coordinator Dwayne Martin with defensive backs in 4-2-5
■ Contact: Jay Foster (2009 PSAC coach of the year) - Head Coach, 814-***-****
Clarion University Recreation Center: Clarion, PA Nov. 2008- May 2012
Referee, Official, and Umpire
■ Basics in officiating changed outlook on the way sports are played inside and out
■ Learned to handle distraught athletes under stressful situations
■ Contact Doug Knepp-Recreation Athletics Coordinator, 814-***-****
Serra Catholic Varsity Football: McKeesport, PA May 2011- Aug.2011
Coach May2012- current
■ Quarterbacks and Fullbacks
■ Taught lost art of triple option including midline, inside veer, outside veer, and double option
■ Contact: Jamie Eckels (OC McKeesport 1994, 2005 State Champs) - Head Coach, 412-***-****
Ray’s Tree Service May 2010-Aug. 2011
Laborer
■ Learned value of hard work
■ Carried logs, learned use chainsaw, and learned art and mathematics of falling trees
■ Contact: Ray McCraw- owner/manager, 412-***-****
Larosa Girls and Boys Club: McKeesport, Pa Nov. 2007- Feb.2008
Youth Wrestling Coach
■ Worked with children 1st through 6th grade on developing basic wrestling skills
■ Taught fundamentals of a takedown and how to escape from bottom position as well as pin combinations
■ Contact: Tom Maglico, Director, 412-***-****