Cory Tatz
San Diego,CA
Summary
Results-driven leader with expertise in managing teams and complex projects within sports management. Skilled in developing comprehensive sports programs, facilitating communication with coaches, and executing impactful events. Committed to fostering teamwork and enhancing organizational performance to elevate the sports experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Cory Tatz Bathtubs & Sinks Refinishing
01.1979 - 08.2026
- Oversee all aspects of remodeling business
- Conducted recruitment and hiring processes for all employees. Train and supervise
- Hiring of all employees. Train and supervise
- Purchase of materials and equipment
- Perform all accounting as required by state and federal agencies. Includes record keeping, banking, payroll reports and tax preparation
- Supervisor: Cory Tatz (Owner) (619) 464-5141
President
Frontier Conference Athletic Association / CIFSDS
08.2012 - 08.2022
- Frontier Conference Athletic Association President. Lead 21 school athletic directors on issues surrounding CIF play. Coordinate and oversee league schedules and playoffs to determine league champions. Resolved disputes from league contests, ensuring fair competition and adherence to guidelines. Coordinated and led monthly conference meetings to facilitate communication and strategic planning among athletic directors. Supported conference athletic directors in understanding CIFSDS policies and procedures, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Filed and established Frontier Conference Athletic Association as a 501c3 corporation. Further duties include maintaining accounting, publishing agenda and minutes, purchasing Board of Directors insurance and representing the conference at CIFSDS governance meetings.
- Perform site visits for schools seeking CIF membership and report findings to CIF governance
- Collaborated with council members to discuss and coordinate athletic programs across member schools.
- Supervisor: Joe Heinz (CIF Commissioner) (858) 292-8165
Athletic Director
High Tech High San Diego
07.2006 - 10.2014
- Started men and women’s high and middle school athletic programs at three campuses serving almost 5000 students. Built first school athletic program at main San Diego campus from 8 athletes to 543 over seven seasons. Developed athletic program that currently includes 17 sports and 32 teams
- Administer athletic department matters, supervising over 75 volunteer coaches and team parents to ensure effective program operations
- Promoted programming that ensured compliance with Title IX.
- Locate and contract local facilities while developing community partnerships, serving on recreational councils to enhance community relations and secure field access
- Locate and contract with local facilities while developing community partnerships. Serve on recreational councils to promote good will in the community and reinforce priority rights to fields
- Coordinate, schedule and oversee all athletic events including game officials and student transportation
- Fundraise and establish corporate partnerships, raising $30,000 during 2013-14 school year and over $150,000 throughout 7 years as athletic director
- Reported to Brett Peterson, Director, ensuring communication with leadership.
Education
National Federation of State High Schools Associations (NFHS) Coaching Certification -
NFHS
06-2014
CPR: Adult, Child, Infant & AED Training (BLS) -
American Health Care Academy
09-2023
Contractors License -
California State License Board
01-2026
Certified Athletic Administrator -
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
01-2014
California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) -
California Commission On Teacher Credentialing
01-2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
San Diego State University (SDSU)
San Diego, CA01-1982
Skills
- Statistical Analysis Data entry and record keeping
- Budget management
- Fundraising passion
- Coaching mentorship
- Coaching and mentoring
- Budgeting and inventory management
- Field maintenance and procurement
- Event planning
- Athletic Program Marketing
- Sports knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Operating systems and MS Office
Accomplishments
- Mission Trails Little League Baseball Coach and Board Member 1994-2000
- 2000 Board of Directors Distinguished Award
- North Clairemont Recreational Council Member 2006-2014
- Point Loma Recreational Council Executive Board Member 2007-2014
- High Tech High Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach 2008
- High Tech High Head Varsity Baseball Coach 2005-2014
- Liberty Charter Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach 2018-2019
- Kearny High School Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach 2020-2024
Certification
California State License Board, Contractors License C61-D12, California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) -Passed, Certified Athletic Administrator (National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association), National Federation of State High Schools Associations (NFHS) Coaching Certification
Timeline
President
Frontier Conference Athletic Association / CIFSDS
08.2012 - 08.2022
Athletic Director
High Tech High San Diego
07.2006 - 10.2014
Owner
Cory Tatz Bathtubs & Sinks Refinishing
01.1979 - 08.2026
National Federation of State High Schools Associations (NFHS) Coaching Certification -
NFHS
CPR: Adult, Child, Infant & AED Training (BLS) -
American Health Care Academy
Contractors License -
California State License Board
Certified Athletic Administrator -
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) -
California Commission On Teacher Credentialing
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Community Involvement
2000 Board of Directors Distinguished Award
CIF Life Pass Award
Awarded the CIF Life Pass by the California Interscholastic Federation for noteworthy contributions to interscholastic athletics