Andrew Grider
Linden,TX
Summary
Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Dekalb Independent School District
06.2021 - Current
- Took over DeKalb's program that had won 15 games in the previous five years and won 16 games in my second year
- Bi-District Qualifier in a very tough district
- Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
- Planned and directed game strategies.
- Coached players on specific position requirements.
- Conducted four to six practices each week focused on developing high-performing and well-rounded players.
- Exercised effective communication with members of community and team.
- Supervised and coordinated staff, assessing program details and experts in each role.
- Managed team budget, documented expenditures and coordinated with volunteers and staff to push fundraising efforts.
- Planned activities such as parent's night, banquets and awards ceremonies.
Middle School Athletic Coordinator
Dekalb Independent School District
06.2021 - Current
- Oversaw all middle school athletic programs and weight room training.
- Communicated with admin on all middle school coaches being gone. I handled all coaches absences with the middle school secretary.
- Reserved all bus needs for all of our athletic program.
- Handled all paperwork and expenses in the middle school
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education and athletics.
Offensive Line Coach
Dekalb Independent School District
06.2021 - Current
- Developed understanding of team's individual and collective strengths and weaknesses to select best plays and maneuvers against given opponent.
- Reviewed and analyzed gameplay film with players to identify team's offensive tendencies, as well as opponents' defensive tendencies.
- Prepared season's offensive playbook and coordinated offensive players and staff during games.
- Created and implemented training plan to prepare players to execute offensive strategies.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize our success.
Offensive Line Coach
Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed understanding of team's individual and collective strengths and weaknesses to select best plays and maneuvers against given opponent.
- Reviewed and analyzed gameplay film with players to identify team's offensive tendencies, as well as opponents' defensive tendencies.
- Prepared season's offensive playbook and coordinated offensive players and staff during games.
- Created and implemented training plan to prepare players to execute offensive strategies.
Head Boys Track Coach
Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Offered constructive feedback for students to help reach goals.
- Developed relationships with students to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
Youth Pastor
Pinecrest Baptist Church
08.2014 - Current
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 11 to 20.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05.2017
Skills
- Sports Injuries Training
- Community Relationships
- Equipment Inventory
- Gameplay Techniques
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Game Preparation
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Advise Students
- Athletic Training and Motivation
- Mentor Athletes
- Athlete Discipline
Timeline
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Dekalb Independent School District
06.2021 - Current
Middle School Athletic Coordinator
Dekalb Independent School District
06.2021 - Current
Offensive Line Coach
Dekalb Independent School District
06.2021 - Current
Offensive Line Coach
Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District
06.2019 - 05.2021
Head Boys Track Coach
Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District
06.2019 - 05.2021
Youth Pastor
Pinecrest Baptist Church
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
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