Hi, I’m
COLBY BATISTE
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
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Iberia Parish School Board (New Iberia Senior High)
Head Boys Basketball Coach/Elementary Physical Education Teacher
08.2025 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
Highland Baptist Christian School
Head Basketball Coach/Physical Education Teacher
08.2020 - 04.2025
Job overview
- 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.
Vermillion Parish School Board
Head Basketball Coach/World Geography Teacher
08.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- 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.
North Central High School Lebeau, LA
Business English Teacher & Associate Head Basketball Coach
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- 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)
JS CLARK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OPELOUSAS, LA
Physical Education Teacher & Head Girls Basketball Coach
08.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- 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).
Comeaux High School Lafayette, LA
Special Education Para Educator & Assistant Boys Varsity Coach
08.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Assistant Special Education Teacher.
- Served as Assistant Boys Varsity Coach (24-9, Ranked #8 State of LA 5A, District Champions).
Education
Laramie County Community College
A.A. from Liberal Arts
University Overview
- 1 year letterman LCCC Mens Basketball
- Division 1 Signee (UL Lafayette 2008)
University of Louisiana Lafayette
B.S. from General Studies/ Behavior Sciences
12 2011
University Overview
- All Academic Sun Belt Conference (2011)
- 3 Year Letterman Ragin Cajuns Mens Basketball
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)
References
- Emmanuel Harding, Principle (New Iberia Senior High School) 337-369-6714, emharding@iberiaschools.org
- LaRyan Gary, Head Boys Basketball Coach (Lewisville High School) 469-713-5190, garyl@lisd.net
- Byron Starks, Head Basketball Coach ( Baton Rouge Community College) (337)-247-8094
- James Rix Head of LHSAA Officials (St. Landry Parish), (225)-288-1597
- Ross Rix, Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach (Southeastern Louisiana University (337)-781-8867, Lafayette, La
- Travis Bush, Principle St. Landry Parish School Board, (337)-516-9787, RBUHS@slpsb.org
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
linked.com/colby batiste
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
Laramie County Community College
A.A. from Liberal Arts
University of Louisiana Lafayette
B.S. from General Studies/ Behavior Sciences