David Fritze
Eagan,Minnesota
Summary
Adept School Counselor offering 30 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor
Eagan High school
01.1989 - Current
- Provide one-on-one college and career counseling, create academic plans, evaluate educational opportunities for over 2,000 students
- Counsel with students in crisis; collaborate with Social Workers, Parole Officers, Chemical Dependency Counselors, medical professionals, and direct appropriate interventions
- Conduct classroom presentations at all grade levels (9-12) such as Introduction to High School Life, Personality Inventory, Career Profile Inventory, Post-Secondary Planning, Common Application, Resume Building, etc
- Collaborate with the Administrative team to develop curriculum and define school vision
- Work with Student Information System Infinite Campus
- Implement our Eagan High School Crisis Plan
- Facilitate parent informational meetings regarding the College Application Process, Financial Aid, College Panel
- Facilitate freshman and senior retreats with Youth Frontiers.
All Star Game Director
Minnesot Football Coaches Association
01.1999 - Current
- Direct the selection of 86 players and 12 coaches
- Manage all aspects of the operation of the game and all associated events
- Establish contacts with prospective All Star game sponsors, promote the week-long event, manage and administer the $95,000 budget
- Negotiated a game sponsorship with the Minnesota Vikings.
Vice President, Director of Operations
GAME FILM SOLUTIONS
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for operations of a startup software company
- Liaison to technology partner for product development
- Developed and maintained client relationships resulting in high customer retention
- Facilitated learning processes for high school and college conference coaches nationwide
- Responsible for implementation of employee sales training program.
Head Football Coach
Eagan High school
01.1989 - 01.2006
- Developed a program known throughout the Metro area for honor and integrity
- Enabled over 1,000 student athletes to reach their full athletic and academic potential, and enter adult life with the tools necessary to compete in today's society
- Compiled an overall record of 184 wins and 103 losses, 8 State tournament entrants, 7 Conference championships, 3 times State Runner-up, 1 State Championship
- Managed a $160,000 Eagan High School football budget, hired and trained a 15-person coaching staff, raised $40,000 in annual team funding
- General Contractor for the construction of the 1.56 million dollar Eagan Football Complex
- Director of the high-profile Minnesota High School All-Star Football Game.
Education
Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling -
university of wisconsin
River Falls, Wisconsin01.1990
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership Degree -
university of st. Thomas
St. Paul, Minnesota01.1988
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics Education -
university of MINNESOTA
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.1976
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Student Advocacy
- Conflict Mediation
- Academic advising
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
Affiliations
- Minnesota School Counselors Association
- Minnesota Football Coaches’ Association
Professional Licensures
- Licensure in Secondary Guidance Counseling, Minnesota State Department of Education
- Licensure in Secondary Administration, Minnesota State Department of Education
Qualifications Summary
- Dedicated to counseling over 3000 students in a nationally renowned school district
- Developed the EHS High Achiever Program (HAP) to support our top 5% of students
- Instrumental in the implementation of the EHS Family Connection software
- Developed the EHS TIER II Intervention program
- Selected to appear on a National Panel of experts to discuss NCAA athletic eligibility standards
- Developed a men’s support group called TMZ…The Men’s Zone
- Dedicated Head Coach committed to transforming over 1000 young boys into young men
- Inducted into Minnesota Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame 2015
Timeline
Vice President, Director of Operations
GAME FILM SOLUTIONS
01.2006 - 01.2008
All Star Game Director
Minnesot Football Coaches Association
01.1999 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Eagan High school
01.1989 - Current
Head Football Coach
Eagan High school
01.1989 - 01.2006
Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling -
university of wisconsin
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership Degree -
university of st. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics Education -
university of MINNESOTA
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