COLBY BATISTE
Lafayette, LA
Summary
A dedicated, qualified, and highly motivated teacher and basketball coach with experience in team management, classroom management, and motivating students to maximize their potential in all areas of life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Boys Basketball Coach/Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Iberia Parish School Board (New Iberia Senior High)
New Iberia, LA
08.2025 - Current
- Established clear communication channels with players, parents, and school administration to ensure alignment.
- Conducted regular assessments of player development, adjusting training techniques as needed.
- Led pre-game preparations and post-game evaluations to optimize future performances.
- Organized fundraising events to support team travel expenses, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.
- Mentored student-athletes in balancing their academic commitments alongside athletic pursuits for well-rounded personal growth.
- Coordinated off-season training programs to enhance player skills, conditioning levels, and overall performance in preparation for the season ahead.
- Implemented advanced video analysis tools to review game footage for tactical adjustments and individual improvement opportunities.
Head Basketball Coach/Physical Education Teacher
Highland Baptist Christian School
New Iberia, LA
08.2020 - 04.2025
- Developed and implemented strategic game plans to enhance team performance and competitiveness.
- Fostered player development through individualized training programs and mentorship initiatives.
- Organized and conducted practice sessions, focusing on skill enhancement and teamwork dynamics.
- Coordinated seasonal schedules, ensuring optimal use of facilities and resources for practices and games.
Head Basketball Coach/World Geography Teacher
Vermillion Parish School Board
Abbeville, LA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance player performance and skills.
- Organized competitive schedules, ensuring optimal preparation for games and tournaments.
- Led team strategy sessions, fostering collaboration and improving game tactics.
- Mentored assistant coaches, promoting professional development and effective coaching techniques.
Business English Teacher & Associate Head Basketball Coach
North Central High School Lebeau, LA
Lebeau, LA
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and maintained a positive classroom learning environment.
- Maintained purposeful lesson planning.
- Maintained exceptional COMPASS classroom supervision.
- Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in Basketball.
- Maintained scouting reports and distributed copies to head coaches and athletic supervisors.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, schools and the community.
- Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
- (2020 Class1A State Champions)
Physical Education Teacher & Head Girls Basketball Coach
JS CLARK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OPELOUSAS, LA
OPELOUSAS, LA
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Served as Lead Physical Education Teacher.
- Provided creative and purposeful physical education lesson plans in accordance with LDOE physical education standards.
- Served as Head girls basketball coach (inaugural season).
Special Education Para Educator & Assistant Boys Varsity Coach
Comeaux High School Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, LA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Assistant Special Education Teacher.
- Served as Assistant Boys Varsity Coach (24-9, Ranked #8 State of LA 5A, District Champions).
Education
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WyB.S. - General Studies/ Behavior Sciences
University of Louisiana Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2011
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team development
- Strength conditioning
- Motivational techniques
- Program leadership
- Performance analysis
- Scouting opponents
- Media relations
- Rules compliance
- Game management
- Verbal and written communication
- Motivational leadership style
- Physical fitness
- Strategic planning
- Motivational leadership
Certification
- Certified Teacher,Louisiana Department of Education (Health and Physical Education)
Timeline
Head Boys Basketball Coach/Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Iberia Parish School Board (New Iberia Senior High)
08.2025 - Current
Head Basketball Coach/Physical Education Teacher
Highland Baptist Christian School
08.2020 - 04.2025
Head Basketball Coach/World Geography Teacher
Vermillion Parish School Board
08.2019 - 08.2020
Business English Teacher & Associate Head Basketball Coach
North Central High School Lebeau, LA
08.2019 - Current
Physical Education Teacher & Head Girls Basketball Coach
JS CLARK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OPELOUSAS, LA
08.2018 - 02.2019
Special Education Para Educator & Assistant Boys Varsity Coach
Comeaux High School Lafayette, LA
08.2017 - 08.2018
B.S. - General Studies/ Behavior Sciences
University of Louisiana Lafayette
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Laramie County Community College