Caleb J. Butterbaugh
Lock Haven
Summary
Young, dedicated football coach with extensive experience in defensive game planning, player evaluation, and film analysis at the collegiate level. Demonstrated expertise in analyzing opponent tendencies and developing position groups, contributing to effective roster-building through data-driven insights. Strong background in recruiting coordination and operations support, emphasizing organization and accuracy. Committed to advancing in scouting, player personnel, or football analytics with a focus on continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nickels Coach / Defensive Assistant Coach
Lock Haven University Football
Lock Haven
08.2025 - Current
- Contributed to Lock Haven Football's first winning season since 1981 (44 years).
- Coached the nickels/outside linebackers; planned and ran position meetings.
- Served as Assistant to the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Director of Football Operations.
- Contributed to weekly defensive game planning.
- Evaluated high school recruits and transfers; analyzed film and created scouting reports.
- Managed my own assigned recruiting area, building relationships with high school coaches and evaluating prospects.
- Made real-time, in-game defensive adjustments from the coach's booth.
- Developed defensive game plans using analytics, efficiency metrics, and opponent tendencies.
- Ran and organized drills for the nickels and the defense as a whole.
- Ran and organized scout team operations.
- Utilized Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio for workflow, scouting reports, and presentations.
Defensive GA / Student Assistant Coach
Lock Haven University Football
Lock Haven
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted in coaching the defensive backs (both corners and safeties)
- Served as Assistant to the Defensive Coordinator
- Evaluated high school recruits and transfers; analyzed film and created scouting reports.
- Ran drills for the defesive backs
- Ran and organized scout team operations.
- Utilized Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio for workflow, scouting reports, and presentations.
Head Manager & Film Coordinator
Lock Haven University Football
Lock Haven
08.2022 - Current
- Managed all aspects of the team's Hudl account.
- Oversaw the organization, upload, breakdown, and distribution of practice and game film.
- Coordinated and supervised all student volunteers and student managers.
- Managed all on-field equipment operations and ensured practice efficiency.
Education
B.S. - Sports Management
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA12.2025
M.S. - Sports Management
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA05.2026
Skills
- Film analysis and breakdown
- Player evaluation and scouting
- Scouting reports
- Anaylitics and insights
- Defensive strategy development
- Tagging and tracking
- Data analysis and reporting
- In-game adjustments and strategies
- Recruiting coordination and management
- Communication and leadership skills
- Organizational efficiency
References
- Michael Derasmo, Defensive Coordinator and DB Coach at Lock Haven University, (203) 598-2288
- Dan Mulrooney, Defensive Coordinator at Brown University, (203) 565-4616
- Joe Battaglia, Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator at Lock Haven University, (315) 877-4575
- Teddy Bolin, Defensive Line Coach at Lock Haven University, (616) 405-3019
Timeline
Nickels Coach / Defensive Assistant Coach
Lock Haven University Football
08.2025 - Current
Defensive GA / Student Assistant Coach
Lock Haven University Football
03.2023 - 07.2025
Head Manager & Film Coordinator
Lock Haven University Football
08.2022 - Current
B.S. - Sports Management
Lock Haven University
M.S. - Sports Management
Lock Haven University