Denise Letterman
Gray,TN
Summary
Dedicated leader and coach seeking Head Baseball Coach position at Tri-Cities Christian Academy. Focused on developing student-athletes through intentional leadership and character development. Founded East Tennessee Hustle Baseball to foster discipline, teamwork, and respect, creating a culture where athletes thrive and reach their full potential while embodying values of service and leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Analyst
BrightRidge
01.2024 - Current
- Led operational initiatives, coordinated projects and schedules, communicated across departments, and oversaw process improvements to enhance workflow.
- Analyzed operational data to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
- Developed reports using analytical tools to support decision-making initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance workflow and communication.
Founder & Head Coach
East Tennessee Hustle Baseball
01.2018 - Current
- Founded East Tennessee Hustle Baseball and grew the organization from a single team into a respected multi-team program serving athletes across Northeast Tennessee.
- Developed and implemented team-wide and individual player development plans focused on skill development, character growth, accountability, and leadership.
- Established organizational culture centered on 'Character Matters Most,' fostering integrity, discipline, teamwork, servant leadership, and personal responsibility.
- Managed all aspects of the organization including scheduling, tournament registration, travel coordination, budgeting, fundraising, uniforms, equipment, and roster management.
- Guided athletes through recruiting process, facilitating collegiate baseball opportunities for numerous players.
- Facilitated recruitment process for 11 collegiate baseball players from 13 athletes in 2025 graduating class.
- Assisted every athlete in 2026 graduating class in securing collegiate baseball opportunities.
- Career coaching record of 231 Wins, 91 Losses, and 6 Ties (.713 Winning Percentage).
Engineering Analyst / Engineering Specialist
BrightRidge
01.2005 - 01.2024
- Gained leadership, organization, communication, project management, and team coordination experience by executing successful projects.
- Analyzed engineering data to support project development and decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and solve technical challenges.
- Developed and maintained engineering documentation for compliance and quality assurance.
Education
Associate Degree - Information Technology
Northeast State Community College
Skills
- Program Leadership
- Character Development
- Team Building
- Practice Planning
- Athlete Evaluation
- Parent Communication
- Travel Coordination
- Budget Management
- Staff Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Recruiting Guidance
- Organizational Leadership
Personal Philosophy
I believe successful coaching is about developing the whole person, not just the athlete. Wins and championships are important, but the lasting impact comes from helping young people become responsible, disciplined, and respectful adults. My coaching philosophy emphasizes character, accountability, servant leadership, and excellence while creating an environment where student-athletes can grow academically, athletically, and personally.
References
Available Upon Request
Program Leadership And Athlete Development
- Evaluate athletes and identify individual areas for growth while developing plans to maximize potential.
- Build positive relationships with athletes, parents, coaches, administrators, and community members.
- Promote accountability, sportsmanship, teamwork, and coachability in every aspect of the program.
- Create an environment where athletes learn life skills that extend beyond the game of baseball.
- Encourage student-athletes to become leaders in their schools, communities, and future careers.
Coaching Experience
Founder & Head Coach, East Tennessee Hustle Baseball, 01/01/18, Present, Founded East Tennessee Hustle Baseball and grew the organization from a single team into a respected multi-team program serving athletes across Northeast Tennessee., Developed and implemented team-wide and individual player development plans focused on skill development, character growth, accountability, and leadership., Created an organizational culture built around the principle 'Character Matters Most,' emphasizing integrity, discipline, teamwork, servant leadership, and personal responsibility., Managed all aspects of the organization including scheduling, tournament registration, travel coordination, budgeting, fundraising, uniforms, equipment, and roster management., Maintained consistent communication with athletes and families regarding expectations, schedules, development plans, and program policies., Conducted team practices, camps, clinics, offseason workouts, and player evaluations., Mentored athletes through the recruiting process and assisted numerous players in obtaining collegiate baseball opportunities., Led multiple coaching staffs and coordinated organizational standards across several teams and age groups., Career coaching record of 231 Wins, 91 Losses, and 6 Ties (.713 Winning Percentage)., 2025 graduating class produced 11 collegiate baseball players from 13 athletes who received offers., 2026 graduating class saw every athlete desiring to continue playing baseball receive a collegiate opportunity.
Timeline
Operations Analyst
BrightRidge
01.2024 - Current
Founder & Head Coach
East Tennessee Hustle Baseball
01.2018 - Current
Engineering Analyst / Engineering Specialist
BrightRidge
01.2005 - 01.2024
Associate Degree - Information Technology
Northeast State Community College