Darren Gowen
Rogers,AR
Summary
Composed Leader who is dedicated to Education-Based Athletics. Able to adapt to any situation with highly effective problem solving skills. Clearly communicates expectations and promotes a family-oriented work environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Football
Gravette Schools
2019.01 - Current
- Coach Quarterbacks/Running backs/Defensive backs, Coordinate the offense and teach Middle School Physical Education.
Head Football
Heber Springs Schools
2015.01 - 2019.01
- Coach Quarterbacks/Running backs/Defensive backs, Coordinate the offense and teach Economics and Civics.
Offensive Coordinator
Heber Springs Schools
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Coach Quarterbacks/Running backs/Defensive backs and teach Economics and Civics
- I also assisted in coaching 7th grade basketball, both boys and girls.
Offensive Coordinator/Head Baseball
Heber Springs Schools
2008.01 - 2012.01
- Coached Receivers/Running backs/Defensive backs and taught Economics and Civics/Government.
Head Softball/Assistant Football
Des Arc Schools
2007.01 - 2008.01
- Coached Receivers/Defensive backs and taught 7th grade geography.
Offensive Coordinator/ Head Baseball
Star City Schools
2005.01 - 2007.01
- Coached Quarterbacks/Running backs/Defensive backs and taught Civics.
Offensive Coordinator/Head Baseball
Central Arkansas Christian
2001.01 - 2005.01
- Coached Quarterbacks/Running backs/Defensive backs and taught World History and Bible.
Head Jr. High Football/Assistant Baseball
Central Arkansas Christian
1998.01 - 2001.01
- Coached Quarterbacks/Running backs/Receivers and taught 7th grade Geography and Bible.
Head Jr. Football/Assistant Sr. Football/Assistant Jr. Basketball/Assistant Baseball
Jackson Christian School
1997.01 - 1998.01
- Coached Receivers/Outside linebackers and taught 9th grade Physical Education/Health and Bible.
Sr./Jr. High Graduate Assistant Basketball
Harding Academy
1995.01 - 1997.01
Education
Masters of Science-Educational Leadership -
Arkansas State University
12.2016
BA Kinesiology/Social Science -
Harding University (Searcy AR)
1997-05
Harding Academy High School
1992-05
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Composed
- Relationship Building
- Team Building
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Safety Awareness
- Facility Maintenance
- Goal Setting
- Program Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
- State Championships (3)- 2000 Assistant Baseball C.A.C, 2004 Head Baseball C.A.C, 2004 Offensive Coordinator C.A.C
- State Championship Runner-up(2)- 2001 Assistant Baseball C.A.C, Head Baseball 2002 C.A.C
- Offensive Coordinator for two undefeated Conference Championships- 2003 C.A.C and 2011 Heber Springs
- Coached in the 2004 High School All-Star Baseball Game
- Conference 2-4A Football Coach of the Year- 2016
- Back to Back 2-4A Football Conference Champions 2026 and 2017. Previous time this happened in Heber Springs was 1979-80
- Conference 2-4A Baseball Coach of the Year- 2010 and 2011
- 2020 Teacher of the Year
Professional References
- Steve Janski, Athletic Director, Fayetteville School District, 479-287-5631
- David Farr, Assistant Principal, Russellville High School, 870-370-1511
- Brad Reese, Assistant Principal, Heber Springs High School, 501-691-3286
- Kelby Bohannon, Head Football, Gravette High School, 918-810-3864
- Norman Mitchell, Athletic Director, Gravette High School, 479-640-1340
Timeline
Assistant Football
Gravette Schools
2019.01 - Current
Head Football
Heber Springs Schools
2015.01 - 2019.01
Offensive Coordinator
Heber Springs Schools
2012.01 - 2014.01
Offensive Coordinator/Head Baseball
Heber Springs Schools
2008.01 - 2012.01
Head Softball/Assistant Football
Des Arc Schools
2007.01 - 2008.01
Offensive Coordinator/ Head Baseball
Star City Schools
2005.01 - 2007.01
Offensive Coordinator/Head Baseball
Central Arkansas Christian
2001.01 - 2005.01
Head Jr. High Football/Assistant Baseball
Central Arkansas Christian
1998.01 - 2001.01
Head Jr. Football/Assistant Sr. Football/Assistant Jr. Basketball/Assistant Baseball
Jackson Christian School
1997.01 - 1998.01
Sr./Jr. High Graduate Assistant Basketball
Harding Academy
1995.01 - 1997.01
Masters of Science-Educational Leadership -
Arkansas State University
BA Kinesiology/Social Science -
Harding University (Searcy AR)
Harding Academy High School