Melvin “Chip” West

Melvin “Chip” West
Objective:
To obtain a coaching position with the intent that my playing experience, coaching experience,
education and knowledge of the game can be used to contribute to the success of an organization.
Coaching Experience:
2010-Present
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Cornerbacks Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
■ Coordinate coverage for various game day situations
■ Relay personnel groupings to the Defensive Coordinator on game days
■ Promoted to Assistant Recruiting Coordinator in 2012 and Recruiting
Coordinator in 2013
■ Named 2013 ACC Recruiter of the Year by Rivals.com and Scout.com
■ 2011 247Sports ACC Recruiter of the Year / National Finalist
■ Successfully recruit southeast Virginia (Tidewater/Hampton Roads area)
2007-2010
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
Assistant Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach
■ Contributed to the development of the most successful Division I FCS
start up program in college football history
■ Organized yearly calendar for the program
■ Planned and organized practice with the defensive and offensive
coordinators
■ Made recommendations to the head coach concerning program goals and
procedures
■ Coordinated football staff, secretarial support and team members for the
purpose of recruiting viable student-athletes
■ Successfully recruited the state of Virginia (specifically Tidewater area)
■ Coordinated and implemented scrimmage and practice plans
2004-2007
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Defensive Backs Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
■ Coordinated coverage for various game day situations
■ Coordinated and implemented game plans and practice plans
■ Relayed personnel grouping to the defensive coordinator
■ Coordinated kick-off coverage team
■ Coordinated all recruiting events
■ Successfully recruited Virginia (Tidewater area), Maryland, Washington
D.C., and North Florida
2003-2004
Fordham University
Bronx, New York
Defensive Backs Coach
■ Coordinated game plans and practice plans
■ Coordinated coverage for various situations
■ Relayed personnel grouping to the defensive coordinator
■ Successfully recruited Virginia, Maryland, and North & Central Florida
1999-2003
Colgate University
Hamilton, New York
Wide Receivers Coach
■ Coordinated passing game for wide receivers and tight ends
■ Coordinated passing game for various game day situations
■ Coordinated and implemented offensive personnel groupings
■ Successfully recruited Virginia, Maryland and Florida
Education:
1997-1998
1988-1993
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
Masters in Physical Education/Athletic Coaching
Livingstone College
Salisbury, North Carolina
Bachelors of Science/Computer Information Systems
Presentations:
■ Glazier Clinic Speaker – Charlotte, NC (2012)
■ Glazier Clinic Speaker – Baltimore, MD (2005)
Memberships:
■ American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) – Member
■ Black Coaches Association (BCA) – Member
References are available upon request