Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Collegiate Athletic Experience
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Fre'do Farrier II

Frankfort

Summary

Former collegiate student-athlete with experience in leadership, athlete development, youth coaching, and community engagement. Proven ability to organize events, mentor young athletes, and balance high-level academic and athletic responsibilities. Passionate about sports performance, coaching, and helping athletes maximize their potential on and off the field.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Camp Director

Friday Night Showdown Football Camp
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Organized and hosted a youth football camp for athletes ages 5-14 focused on skill development, competition, and mentorship.
  • Coordinated event logistics including scheduling, registration, sponsorship outreach, facility organization, and participant engagement.
  • Led position-specific drills and competitive WR vs. DB sessions for middle school and high school athletes.
  • Collaborated with collegiate athletes and community members to provide instruction and mentorship throughout the event.
  • Promoted the camp through social media, community outreach, and local media coverage.
  • Secured sponsorship support and helped provide food and beverages for camp participants.

Lexington Trad. Middle School Mentorship Project

UK Athletics
Lexington, KY
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated on the development of a community engagement initiative connecting University of Kentucky student-athletes with middle school students through mentorship and relationship-building.
  • Contributed to research, planning, and implementation strategies focused on youth development, near-peer mentorship, and community engagement.
  • Helped design a “presence-first” mentorship framework centered on consistent visibility, trust-building, and authentic engagement with students.
  • Worked alongside university staff, coaches, educators, and student-athletes to create sustainable partnership models between athletics and local schools.
  • Participated in discussions surrounding leadership development, cultural responsiveness, ethical engagement, and long-term program scalability.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for student-athlete involvement in school activities, youth programs, and community-centered initiatives.
  • Strengthened skills in collaboration, communication, project planning, and community-based leadership through interdisciplinary teamwork.

Assistant Coach (Practicum Experience)

Hearn Elementary School
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Effectively communicate coaching strategies and instruction to young athletes while building authentic relationships that foster trust and motivation.
  • Support head coach in achieving team goals, demonstrating skills, and challenging athletes to maximize their potential.
  • Plan and organize practice sessions focused on teamwork, athletic development, and personal growth.

Cashier & Greeter

Dick's Sporting Goods
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assisted customers with purchases, product questions, and overall shopping experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Operated cash register systems accurately while handling transactions and customer service responsibilities.
  • Welcomed customers and maintained a positive and professional front-end environment.
  • Developed communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through daily interaction with customers and staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Kentucky
05.2025

Business Certificate -

University of Kentucky
05.2025

Sports, Fitness, & Rec. Management Certificate -

University of Kentucky
05.2026

University of Alabama At Birmingham
June 2021- December 2023

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Collaboration
  • Athlete Development & Youth Mentorship
  • Community Engagement & Relationship Building
  • Event Planning & Program Coordination
  • Public Speaking & Communication
  • Social Media Management & Branding
  • NIL Partnerships & Brand Representation
  • Time Management & Organizational Skills
  • Data Analysis & Visualization
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
  • SharePoint

Collegiate Athletic Experience

Student-Athlete, University of Kentucky Football 

January 2024 – May 2026

  • Operated within a high-performance SEC environment where preparation, accountability, and consistency were expected daily on and off the field.
  • Balanced academics, athletics, NIL responsibilities, and personal branding while competing on nationally televised stages.
  • Developed professionalism and communication skills through team operations, media exposure, and contractual NIL opportunities.
  • Strengthened leadership, adaptability, and decision-making abilities while navigating the evolving business landscape of collegiate athletics.
  • Collaborated with teammates, coaches, and support staff to maintain performance standards in a highly competitive environment.

Student-Athlete, University of Alabama at Birmingham

June 2021 – December 2023

  • Successfully transitioned from high school to Division I athletics by quickly adapting to the demands of college academics, football operations, and daily structure.
  • Developed strong time management and organizational skills while balancing meetings, practices, travel, training, and coursework.
  • Learned to operate within a team-focused environment by communicating effectively with coaches, teammates, and staff.
  • Demonstrated accountability and discipline through consistent preparation, personal development, and commitment to team expectations.
  • Built foundational leadership and teamwork skills through daily competition, collaboration, and performance evaluation.

Timeline

Founder & Camp Director

Friday Night Showdown Football Camp
07.2025 - 07.2025

Lexington Trad. Middle School Mentorship Project

UK Athletics
03.2025 - 05.2025

Assistant Coach (Practicum Experience)

Hearn Elementary School
01.2025 - 04.2025

Cashier & Greeter

Dick's Sporting Goods
11.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science -

University of Kentucky

Business Certificate -

University of Kentucky

Sports, Fitness, & Rec. Management Certificate -

University of Kentucky

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Fre'do Farrier II