Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Golden Apple Award Winner 2003, Dean Weese Outstanding Coach Award 2014-15
Timeline
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Brian Pursche

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven coach with a proven track record at Academy ISD, excelling in player evaluations and strategic planning. Renowned for fostering teamwork and character development, I implement individualized training programs that enhance athletic performance and cultivate leadership skills among athletes. Committed to creating a positive and engaging environment for all.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Girls Coordinator/Head Girls' Basketball Coach/Cross Country Coach

Academy ISD
08.2006 - Current
  • Promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players both on and off the court.
  • Enhanced player skills through personalized coaching and feedback.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Created opportunities for players to develop leadership skills through team captain roles or mentoring younger teammates.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Built strong, cohesive teams by fostering a positive and supportive environment.
  • Adjusted coaching style according to each athlete''s learning style to maximize potential improvement.
  • Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
  • Developed strong relationships with athletes'' parents to encourage open communication and collaboration regarding player development.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach

Poth ISD
08.2003 - 05.2006

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach/JH Coach

Academy ISD
08.2001 - 05.2003

Teacher

Waco Connally ISD
01.2001 - 05.2001
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Studies

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
12-2000

Skills

  • Physical fitness
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Character development
  • Player evaluations
  • Team bonding
  • Motivational leadership
  • Fundamentals teaching
  • Player conditioning
  • Strength conditioning
  • Individualized training
  • Practice planning

Certification

I have ran the girls' athletic program for the past 14 years at Academy HS and JH. In that time, we have been able to finish in the top 15 in the Lone Star Cup Standings twice, Qualified for State in basketball 2016, State Champions in softball 2017, multiple district championships in all programs, and playoff appearances.

Golden Apple Award Winner 2003, Dean Weese Outstanding Coach Award 2014-15

In 2003 I was nominated by one of my students for the Temple Daily Telegram Golden Apple Award and won. The student shared how I made history more enjoyable and helped them to understand things that were going on in our world at that time.

During the 2014-2015 basketball season, I was nominated by a fellow basketball coach, for the Dean Weese Outstanding Coach Award that is given by the Texas Association for Basketball Coaches (TABC). The committee selected me as the award winner for class 3A.

Timeline

Girls Coordinator/Head Girls' Basketball Coach/Cross Country Coach

Academy ISD
08.2006 - Current

Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach

Poth ISD
08.2003 - 05.2006

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach/JH Coach

Academy ISD
08.2001 - 05.2003

Teacher

Waco Connally ISD
01.2001 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Studies

Tarleton State University

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