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Roland earned his professional scouting certificate of Football General Manager and Scouting through Sports Management Worldwide. He was educated and mentored by NFL Legend-John Wooten; Former Tampa Bay GM-Mark Dominik; NFL scout and author of GM Jr., Russ Lande. This comprehensive training included: NFL scouting techniques, NFL General Manager practices, statistical analysis, scouting reports, salary cap analysis, NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, and basic video editing/coaches office.
Mission Statement
Roland wants to provide football agents, coaches, and general managers access to a library of credible talent evaluations/scouting reports that highlights a player athletic abilities and mental readiness through qualitative assessments. His overall goal is to provide this asset to NFL teams.
Education
2003 - Bachelor of Science, Human Development, Colorado State University
2008 – Master of Science, International Relations/Global Studies, Troy University
2017 – Master of Arts, Leadership Development/Counseling, University of Colorado
Sports Background
2009 – 2018, Founder/Owner, Semi-Pro/Minor League Football Team, Colorado Springs Cyclones
- Created organization comprised of 10 staff members/6 coaches/60 players; oversee player recruitment, team webpage, procured stadium rental contract, coordinate community events
2016, Assistant Coach, Air Force Academy Prep School (Div. II)
- Assisted offensive & special teams coach; defensive scout coach
2011, Volunteer Coach, Falcon High School, Falcon, CO
- Junior Varsity Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
2010, Referee, Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA)
2006-2008, Semi-Pro/Minor League Football, Great Falls Gladiators, Great Falls, MT
- Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator (*led team to first playoff appearance in team history)
2004-2006, Semi-Pro/Minor League Football, Great Falls Gladiators, Great Falls, MT
- Played defensive back and back-up quarterback
Professional/Career Background (U.S. Air Force)
- Military Officer (Lieutenant Colonel) w/22 years of service in a multitude of distinctive leadership roles
- Commanding Officer (2x), Director of Operations, Chief of Standardization and Evaluations (3x)
- Led more than 500+ military and 100+ civilians in various missions throughout career
- Areas of expertise: Global Positioning System (GPS), Satellite Command/Control, Nuclear Weapons, Leadership Development, Manpower and Resources
Volunteer Work (*Recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award)
- El Paso County, Colorado, Citizens Outreach Group
- Legal Assistant, District Attorney Office, 4th Judicial District Court, El Paso County, Colorado
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