Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional References
Timeline
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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
01.2019 - Current
  • Coach Quarterbacks/Running backs/Defensive backs, Coordinate the offense and teach Middle School Physical Education.

Head Football

Heber Springs Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Coach Quarterbacks/Running backs/Defensive backs, Coordinate the offense and teach Economics and Civics.

Offensive Coordinator

Heber Springs Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • 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
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Coached Receivers/Running backs/Defensive backs and taught Economics and Civics/Government.

Head Softball/Assistant Football

Des Arc Schools
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Coached Receivers/Defensive backs and taught 7th grade geography.

Offensive Coordinator/ Head Baseball

Star City Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Coached Quarterbacks/Running backs/Defensive backs and taught Civics.

Offensive Coordinator/Head Baseball

Central Arkansas Christian
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Coached Quarterbacks/Running backs/Defensive backs and taught World History and Bible.

Head Jr. High Football/Assistant Baseball

Central Arkansas Christian
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • 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
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Coached Receivers/Outside linebackers and taught 9th grade Physical Education/Health and Bible.

Sr./Jr. High Graduate Assistant Basketball

Harding Academy
01.1995 - 01.1997

Education

Masters of Science-Educational Leadership -

Arkansas State University
12.2016

BA Kinesiology/Social Science -

Harding University (Searcy AR)
05-1997

Harding Academy High School
05-1992

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
01.2019 - Current

Head Football

Heber Springs Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019

Offensive Coordinator

Heber Springs Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014

Offensive Coordinator/Head Baseball

Heber Springs Schools
01.2008 - 01.2012

Head Softball/Assistant Football

Des Arc Schools
01.2007 - 01.2008

Offensive Coordinator/ Head Baseball

Star City Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007

Offensive Coordinator/Head Baseball

Central Arkansas Christian
01.2001 - 01.2005

Head Jr. High Football/Assistant Baseball

Central Arkansas Christian
01.1998 - 01.2001

Head Jr. Football/Assistant Sr. Football/Assistant Jr. Basketball/Assistant Baseball

Jackson Christian School
01.1997 - 01.1998

Sr./Jr. High Graduate Assistant Basketball

Harding Academy
01.1995 - 01.1997

Masters of Science-Educational Leadership -

Arkansas State University

BA Kinesiology/Social Science -

Harding University (Searcy AR)

Harding Academy High School
Darren Gowen