1. Ahren C. Self
Clarke Central High School
350 S. Millege Ave. Athens, GA 30605
706-357 5200 Ext. 17308
E-mail selfah@clarke.k12.ga.us
Objective: To obtain a Defensive Coordinator position with an organization that strives for
championship performance in the classroom, on the field, and in the community.
Education: The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration) December 1995.
Experience:
2013- 2015 Clarke Central High School, (Athletic Director Jon Ward)
Head Football Coach, Asst. Athletic Director, P.E. Teacher
• Responsible for all aspects of the organization
• Currently teaching General P.E. and 9th
Grade Health/P.E.
• Organizer for all fundraising events
• Game manager for all winter sports
• Defensive Coordinator – Averaged 3 or more turnovers per game
over the past 5 years
• Three time Classic City Champions
2007- 2013 Clarke Central High School, 2009 State Runner Up (Head Coach Leroy Ryals)
Defensive Coordinator, Asst. Athletic Director, P.E. Teacher
• Taught all Weight and Conditioning Classes
• Taught 9th
Grade Health and General P.E.
• Game manager for all spring sports
• Recruiting Coordinator: organized hi-light films, core GPA, SAT dates
Liaison between college recruiters and Head Coach
• Responsible for defensive practice organization, schedule, scripts, and
game plan
2005-06: University of Tennessee of Chattanooga, (Head Coach Rodney Allison)
Defensive Backs Coach, Punt Team Coordinator
• Responsible for coaching the secondary in a pro style 3-4 scheme
• Successfully coordinated the Punt Team that finished 4th
in the Southern
Conference, along with assisting on all phases of the kicking game
• Coached two-time All Southern Conference Corner Quintez Smith
• Recruiting area includes: Atlanta (Cherokee, Fulton, Henry, and Clayton
counties) and Mississippi Junior Colleges
2004: Elon University, (Head Coach Paul Hamilton)
Defensive Backs Coach, Special Teams Coordinator
• Responsible for coaching the secondary in a pro style 3-4 scheme
• Organized and prepared special teams practice and game plan
• Coached All Conference Corner Dwayne Ijames (Free Agent Cleveland
Browns)

2. • Recruiting area includes: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida
2002-03: The Citadel, (Head Coach Ellis Johnson)
Defensive Backs Coach, Kick-off Coverage Coordinator
• Responsible for coaching the safeties in a multiple 4-3 scheme
• Coordinated Kick-off Coverage Unit that finished #3 (2002) and #1 (2003)
• Liaison between the Military Administration and the Football Program
• Coached All Southern Conference Safety T.J. Rose
• Recruiting area includes: Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina,
and South Carolina
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2001: The Citadel, (Head Coach Ellis Johnson)
Outside Linebackers Coach, Kick-off Coverage Coordinator
• Responsible for coaching the Outside Linebackers in a 3-5 scheme
• Coordinated Kick-off Coverage Unit that finished #2 in the Southern
Conference
• Liaison between the Military Administration and the Football Program
• Coached first Team all Southern Conference Safety Kevin Howard
• Recruiting area includes: Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and South
Carolina
2000: The Citadel, (Head Coach Don Powers)
Linebackers Coach
• Responsible for coaching the Linebackers in a multiple 4-3 scheme
• Coached All Southern Conference Linebackers Denny Haywood and
Travis Stephens; both of whom finished #1 and #2, respectively, in total
tackles
• Participated heavily in the development of the Defensive Game Plan
• Recruiting area includes: Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina
1999: Syracuse University, (Head Coach Paul Pasqualoni)
Graduate Assistant Coach (Defense)
• Primarily responsible for opponent film breakdowns
• Responsible for coaching the Sam Linebackers during individual periods
• Secondary Coach for the 1999 Football Camp
• Champions of the 1999 Music City Bowl, Nashville, TN
1996-98: The Citadel, (Head Coach Don Powers)
Outside Linebackers Coach
• Responsible for coaching the Sam Linebackers and Strong Safeties
• Participated heavily in the development of the defensive game plan
• Assisted with coaching the Punt and Punt Return Teams.
• Coordinated all opponent film exchanges each week
• Recruiting area includes: Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina
1995: The Citadel, (Head Coach Charlie Taaffe)
Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
• Primarily responsible for coaching the Strong and Free Safeties
• Assisted with the development of the Defensive Game Plan

3. • Responsible for coaching the Gunners on the Punt Team
• Conducted study hall for freshman and upper class football players
Playing
Experience: 1991-1994: I-AA Football, The Citadel (Strong Safety and Free Safety)
• 1994 – Most Outstanding Defensive Back
• 1993 – South Carolina Defensive Player of the Week vs. Furman
• 1992 – Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week
• 1992 – Southern Conference Champions
References Available Upon Request