EDWARD J.

ABBASI
Modesto Junior College
Department of Athletics
435 College Ave, Modesto CA 95350
Phone: (209) 575-6270
http://www.mjc.edu/athletics/

Experience
2016 - Present Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA
Defensive Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator/Recruiting Cord:
 Represent the second level of command structure after the head coach.
 In charge of managing all defensive players and assistant coaches, of developing a
general defensive game plan.
 Breaking down opponent’s game film, tagging, and organizing plays by sets and
personnel.
 Calling the plays for the defense during the game.
 Special Teams Coordinator
 Preparing students to transfer out to a four-year college and help with academic
Team Records and Stats support.
 Finished 2018 season with a 8-3 record defeating San Francisco City College in the
Golden State Bowl game 28-20.
2016 season W9-L3  Won 2 confernce championships since 2013.
- Conference Champions  Won 4 bowl games in six years. (Coached in Bowl Game every year at JC level)
- Pts allowed 25.0  Broke down and traded film on Hudl and DVSport.
- Defeated Laney College  #1 Strength of Schedule 5 years in a row according to RPI and WP%.
12-0 in Title Gm. 2013 - 2015 Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA
Recruiter/Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Run Game Coordinator:
- CCCAA Football  Breaking down opponent’s film and identify run tendencies, formations and sets.
Northern California Final  Prepare defensive box players every week with new defensive run game plan.
Game  Created play cards for scout team to run against defense.
 Set up defensive run fits, responsibilities, and schemes.
- Nor Cal State Bowl  Break down game and practice film with box players and go over corrections.
Champs  Academic support counselor, keeping students on track with Ed Plan.
- Ranked #13 in Nation
- Ranked #3 in State 2013 - Present Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA
BOWL GAME APPEARENCES
2013 – Grafitti Bowl Final: MJC 28 – San Jose City 7
2018 season W8-L3 2014 – Golden Valley Bowl Final: MJC 48 – SRJC 39
-Valley Co-Champs 2015 – North State Bowl Game Final: MJC 18 – SRJC 31
- Pts allowed 24.0 2016 - CCCAA Football Northern California Final Game: MJC 21 – ARC 27
2017 – Grafitti Bowl Final: MJC 73 – DVC 28
-Golden State Bowl 2018 – Golden State Bowl Final: MJC 28 – CCSF 20
Champs, def. CCSF.
- Defeated State  Since 2013: I’ve had at least one all conference and all state defensive player from
our program be recognized. I’ve coached 2 All Americans 2017 DE - Mustafa
champions CSM (San Johnson (Power 5/CU Buffaloes) and 2018 FS - Trae Nichols (Idaho University), 3
Mateo), and CCSF (San All State LB’s: Keith Yamamoto, Erik Hernandez (SELU D1aa) and Robby
Francisco). Huddleston (West Virginia Weslyn D2), 2018 All State DE – Broderick Medrano
-Defeated rival Delta (TBA), 12 1st Team All-Conference players, Ferrin Manuleleua (18’ Qualifier True
Fr), Austin Martin (Cal Poly), Jeremiah Walters (Texas A/M Commerce D2),
Mustangs in recruit battle Justin Van Fleet (SVSU D2), Brandon Camara (Missouri Valley NAIA), Tyler
49-0 Johnson (Delta State D2), Santiago Medina (CSU Pueblo D2), Kekupaa’ Freehauf
-Ranked #8 in State (Hawaii), Robert Luckett (Lane College D2), Beau Beutchell (D1a Buffalo U),
-Ranked #20 in Nation Brandon Dabney (D1aa Lamar U), Deshawn Holcombe (OUAZ naia) and Eddie
Smith (Montana tech naia).
 2018 – All State: Kicker TJ Dayak, DE Broderick Medrano, FS Trae Nichols
Turlock High School
- Defensive Coordinator

- Special Teams Coordinator

- Finished season with a 9-2 record.

- 2013 *CCC league champions

- Took team to playoffs for first time since my senior season at THS in 2003

- Won first rd playoff game vs #2 seed team in Nor Cal.

- Division 1 program with quality opponents.

- Held opponents to 14.0 pts a game and scored 5 defensive touchdowns.

- Coached CCC Dffensive player of the year and CCC Defensive MVP.

- Totaled 4 Touchdowns on special teams.

- Staff was selected to Coach in 41st Lions All-Star game in 209 (South Squad).

- Fundraised over 30,000 dollars with car wash and silent/live auction dinner.

Livingston High School

- Defensive Coordinator

- Special Teams Coordinator

- Held opponents under 10 pts in 5 games (3 Shut-outs)

- Notable alumni – Marc Speckman (CFL, UC DAVIS Asst. Head Coach)

- Took Livingston to first high school playoff game since 1990.

- First winning season record (2011) since 2001

- Finished season with a 7-3 record.

- 1st playoff appearance in 10 years.

- Livingston City population is under 10,000 and we competed in WAC conference

which average around 30,000 people per capita.

- lost in conference title game to perennial powerhouse Central Catholic High

School. State champions 3 years in a row (Private School).

- Implemented HUDL/DVSport for football program.

EDUCATION
2018 - Present Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA
 Master of Arts in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Education
 Completion due date: May 2019.
2012 - 2015 California State University Stanislaus Turlock, CA
 Enrolled in 2011 into the Kinesiology program.
 Joined the Kinesiology club.
 Helped incoming students with academic advising and scheduling.
 Graduated with a B.S. (Kinesiology).

2008 - 2009 Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR

 Played Inside/Outside Linebacker.
 Led defense in tackles Senior season.
 Received Honorable Mention Junior year.
 1st Team All Conference Honors Senior season.
 Played on all defensive special teams.

2005 - 2007 Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA

 Enrolled on President’s list for maintaining a 3.5 GPA as student-athlete.
 Played football for two years at Modesto Junior College .
 Received awards: Team Captain, Defensive MVP, 2x 1st Team All-Conference (Fr/So).
 Led team in tackles two seasons in a row.
 Blocked 7 Field Goals in 2 seasons.
 Received an AA at the end of the fall semester.
 Scholarship to Southern Oregon University (Asland, Or).

2000 - 2004 Turlock High School Turlock, CA

 Three sport athlete (Football, Basketball, Baseball)
 3.5 GPA
 Team captain
 All-District and conference football and basketball player.
 Graduated with a diploma.

INTERESTS
 Volunteer Work/Community Involvement - I have a passion for being actively involved in
my community and volunteer work for local nonprofit programs and senior citizens.
 Run a coaching clinic for the youth program coaches on how to install offense/defense
schemes. As well as, tackling properly by taking the head out. (Pete Carrol, Rugby Tackle). –
near foot near shoulder
 Sports and outdoors - Healthful living is a key component to life. I live to play sports and
stay active on a regular basis. Understanding the importance of being a team player and
working well with others is vital to having leadership abilities, and communication. Team is all
about WE not ME.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
I am entering my tenth season as a football coach. I coached on both sides of the ball at the high school
level and was a successful Coordinator for MJC, Turlock and Livingston High School. Throughout my
coaching career I've had lots of success, winning conference titles, playoff games, college bowl games
and coaching in all-star games. I believe with my great attitude, leadership, enthusiasim, and growth
mindset I can bring a winning culture! I can apply my coaching techniques and skills to any position on
the defensive and offensive side of the ball. I am relentless to continue to develop and grow in my
profession and be the best version of myself. I have shaped and molded numerous student athletes that
have came across my path and I believe coaching is my true vocation.