ANTHONY A. GIVINS
Owasso,OK
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with extensive experience at Pinellas County Florida, specializing in training and player development. Proven ability to enhance student motivation and foster teamwork through innovative coaching strategies. Skilled in injury prevention and effective disciplinary interventions, driving student success and promoting a positive learning environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marshall Elementary PE Teacher, Coach
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa, OK
08.2023 - Current
- Educate students and model behaviors and concepts regarding fitness
- Maintain school equipment, gyms and fields in good working order
- Monitor student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devise appropriate individual goals
- Instruct students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries
- Differentiate instruction according to student skill level
- Mentor and encourage students to develop strong work ethics by being positive role models and regularly practicing skills
- Develop training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies
Owner/Operator
MilestonAG QuickStop
Tchula, MS
01.2018 - Current
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations
- Devised business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality
- Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members
- Trained teams on specific operations, applicable procedures and techniques for each job site
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings
- Promoted store offerings through newspaper advertisements, catalogs and brochures to attract new customers
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin
Head Coach
Dallas Outlaws
Mesquite, TX
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Visited other locations to observe potential recruits and determine selections to fill out team roster
- Coordinated fundraising events to raise money for sports equipment and travel expenses
- Managed team budget to procure equipment and plan for necessary travel and operations expenses
- Reviewed game tapes of competitor events to understand strategies and plan approaches
- Communicated technical and philosophical components to develop effective competitive program
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths
- Collaborated with peer professional liaisons to achieve program growth while managing coaching development
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training
High School Teacher, Coach, Behavior Specialist
Pinellas County School Board, L. Sander
St. Petersburg, FL
01.1990 - 05.2018
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being
- Maintain school equipment, gyms and fields in good working order
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies
- Developed and implemented rigorous practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork
CEO
University of Faith
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Budgetary oversight with all aspects of financial activities to include implementation strategies to grow business and profits
- Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals
- Conducted thorough interview processes to appoint new department heads
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities
- Worked successfully with diverse group of educators, administrators and other stakeholders to accomplish goals and address issues related to our delivery of education and athletic programs
- Sports Ministry
Education
B.A. - Physical Education and Recreation
Midland Lutheran College
Freemont, NE01.1991
Sanford University
Birmingham, AL01.1990
A.A. - Arts and Science National Champions
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK01.1988
Skills
- Training and coaching
- Player development
- Recruiting
- Media relations
- Team budget management
- Game plays
- Game organization
- Equipment management
- Behavior standards
- Freshman college program transition
- Staff development
- Faculty communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Athletic training plan development
- Training exercises
- Recruitment and development
- Skill-building
- Motivational leadership
- Player evaluation
- Competitive program management
- Juvenile Counseling and mentoring experience
- Conflict resolution
- Effective Disciplinary Interventions
- Assessment techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety instruction
- Physical education expertise
- Injury prevention
- Relationship building
- Health promotion
- Group instruction
- Progress tracking
- Health education
- Sports coaching
- Problem-solving skills
- Fitness assessment
- Student motivation
- Physical fitness
- Athletic coaching
- Behavior modeling
- Athletic equipment selection
- Student development
- Gym management
- Student progress evaluation
- Refereeing and coaching
- Social and emotional growth
- Student behavior management
- Outdoor education
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Coaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Recreational activities
- Physical education
References
- Kim Brown, Asst. Principal, Richard L. Sanders Charter School, 727-547-7728
- Dr. Calvin Battle, Lead Pastor of Destiny Christian Center, Tulsa 918-706-0999
- Haywood Jeffries, Retired NFL All Pro Player (Houston Oilers), 832-542-7515
- Marquell Blackwell, Texas A&M Offensive Coordinator & Running Back Coach, 813-857-0018
- Rev. Ellis Hodges, Pastor, Word of Life Church, 727-385-9596
Interests And Accomplishments
- Inducted into the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Junior College Hall of Fame 2018.
- CEO/President Head Coach University of Faith 2013.
- Coach US Olympian Trayvon Bromell District Champs Track and Field Regional Championship 2012 and 2013.
- Head Coach for Boy's Track at Gibbs High for twelve years 1995-2007.
- District runner up, Pinellas County, 2002, 2004, 2005. (Boys Track & Field)
- District champions, Pinellas County, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012, (Boys Track & Field)
- Second African American to hold a position as a head baseball coach and the youngest in Pinellas County. (1992-1994). At St. Petersburg High School.
- Head JV Football coach at Gibbs High School for four years with a record of 28-4.
- Assistant Varsity head Coach/Offensive Coordinator for Gibbs High School Football team for five years.
- Consistently coached students who have received athletic and academic scholarships.
- Coordinated off-season conditioning and tutoring programs.
- Played football and baseball for Sanford University.
- Founder and President of the Silver Raiders Little League Football team.
- Assistant program Director for Special Olympics program at Sanford University, 1989-1990.
- Volunteer Special Olympics at Gibbs High School 2004 – 2007.
Certification
- Oklahoma Teacher Certification
Timeline
Marshall Elementary PE Teacher, Coach
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Head Coach
Dallas Outlaws
10.2022 - 10.2023
Owner/Operator
MilestonAG QuickStop
01.2018 - Current
CEO
University of Faith
01.2013 - 01.2018
High School Teacher, Coach, Behavior Specialist
Pinellas County School Board, L. Sander
01.1990 - 05.2018
B.A. - Physical Education and Recreation
Midland Lutheran College
Sanford University
A.A. - Arts and Science National Champions
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
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