About the Coach

Learn about my background and passion for cybersecurity education

Passionate About Cybersecurity Education

Welcome! I'm dedicated to helping high school students excel in the CyberPatriot competition and develop crucial cybersecurity skills for their future careers.

My Background

With extensive experience in cybersecurity and education, I've been coaching teams to success in the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. My approach combines hands-on technical training with strategic thinking and teamwork.

Coaching Philosophy

I believe in learning by doing. My students don't just memorize concepts – they practice real-world scenarios, work on actual systems, and develop the problem-solving skills that make great cybersecurity professionals.

Areas of Expertise

Windows Security
Linux Administration
Network Security
Secure Coding
Vulnerability Assessment
Digital Forensics

Coach Profile

5+ Years Coaching
50+ Students Trained
10+ Competition Awards

Certifications & Qualifications

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CyberPatriot Mentor Certification

Team Achievements

National Finalist

Led team to CyberPatriot National Finals competition

2024

State Champions

First place in state-level CyberPatriot competition

2023

Regional Winners

Multiple regional competition victories

2022-2024

What Students Say

"The coaching helped me discover my passion for cybersecurity. Now I'm pursuing a computer science degree with a focus on security!"

- Sarah M., Class of 2023

"The hands-on approach made all the difference. I learned more in one season than I thought possible."

- Alex R., Current Student

"Coach made complex topics easy to understand and always encouraged us to think critically about security."

- Jamie L., Class of 2024