Overview
Work History
Education
Athletic Experience
Awards
Certification
Timeline
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ANDREW ESCALA

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Athletic Director

The Elisabeth Morrow School
01.2004 - Current
  • Review and modify athletic program with grade level expansion
  • Schedule, organize and supervise interscholastic athletic activities
  • Responsible for buildings utilization and transportation for athletic events
  • Schedule training seminars and safety necessities for coaches, faculty, and staff
  • Ordered equipment and uniforms for all sports
  • Manages athletic equipment inventory
  • Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects alongside CFO
  • Mentored coaches on best practices in leadership, communication, and sportsmanship to enhance their skills and impact on athletes
  • Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services

Physical Education Teacher

The Elisabeth Morrow School
08.1997 - Current
  • Designed and implemented the Physical education curriculum
  • Evaluated and assessed students' progress bi-annually
  • Maintained inventory for physical education department
  • Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students
  • Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students

Middle School Coach

The Elisabeth Morrow School
09.2004 - Current
  • Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball, Cross Country, Flag Football

Head Ice Hockey Coach

Tenafly High School
01.1998 - Current
  • Emphasize the value of teamwork, sportsmanship and personal integrity
  • Encourage student-athletes to reach for the highest standards of excellence
  • Three student athletes received The New Jersey Devils Senior Scholarship Award
  • Led team to four Cup Championships
  • Achieved five Team League Titles
  • 2011-2012 Public B State Finalist
  • 2023-2024 Co-Op Public sectional finalist

Head Baseball Coach

Tenafly High School
01.2020 - Current
  • Cultivated strong communication channels between coaches, players, parents, and administration for seamless program operation
  • Devised successful programs to increase athlete skill, strength and agility

Assistant Baseball Coach

Tenafly High School
01.2014 - 01.2019

Hockey Director

The Englewood Field Club
01.2014 - Current
  • Managed budgets, staff, equipment, and facilities to ensure optimal operations for the hockey program
  • Promoted a positive culture within the program by enforcing strict codes of conduct on sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect both on-ice and office
  • Handled all operations functions to keep program working in smooth and efficient fashion
  • Increased community support for the hockey program by co-organizing events, fundraisers, and promotional activities
  • Reviewed and contributed to coach, player and team selections
  • Secured sponsorships and partnerships with local businesses to provide financial support for the hockey program
  • Inspected facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety
  • Provided ongoing mentorship to assistant coaches for their professional development and coaching techniques

Swim Club Manager

Hackensack Golf Club
01.2001 - 01.2005

Head Varsity Baseball Coach

The Dwight Englewood School
01.1997 - 01.2005

Education

Master of Arts - Physical Education and Curriculum

Columbia University
New York, NY
01.2000

Business Administration -

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
01.1994

Athletic Experience

  • Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, 1991-1994, Baseball, All Conference, NCAA Regionals
  • Cape Cod Baseball League, 1993, Baseball
  • The Peddie School, 1987-1989, Football, Ice Hockey, Baseball
  • The Dwight Englewood School, 1985-1987, Football, Ice Hockey, Baseball

Awards

  • All North Jersey Ice Hockey Coach of the Year 2001-2002; 2004-2005, 2011-2012
  • Bergen County Ice Hockey Coach of the Year 2011-2012, 2023-2024
  • New Jersey State Coaches Association Hall of Fame 2014

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • USA Hockey Level 4

Timeline

Head Baseball Coach

Tenafly High School
01.2020 - Current

Assistant Baseball Coach

Tenafly High School
01.2014 - 01.2019

Hockey Director

The Englewood Field Club
01.2014 - Current

Middle School Coach

The Elisabeth Morrow School
09.2004 - Current

Athletic Director

The Elisabeth Morrow School
01.2004 - Current

Swim Club Manager

Hackensack Golf Club
01.2001 - 01.2005

Head Ice Hockey Coach

Tenafly High School
01.1998 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

The Elisabeth Morrow School
08.1997 - Current

Head Varsity Baseball Coach

The Dwight Englewood School
01.1997 - 01.2005

Master of Arts - Physical Education and Curriculum

Columbia University

Business Administration -

Jacksonville University
ANDREW ESCALA