Donald Gauthier
Capac,MI
Summary
Focused and responsive basketball coach with demonstrated record of accomplishment in coaching basketball. Talented in developing athletes into strong, disciplined and successful players. Excellent program management and planning abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
BCAM/MHSAA Reaching Higher Boys Director
BCAM
01.2018 - Current
- Lead the state coaches player selection committees
- Lead in the organization and execution of the event
- Only event in the state of Michigan during the NCAA Division 1 Live Recruiting Period
- Managed communication between coaches, players, parents, media, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Athletic Director
Imlay City Schools
Imlay City, MI
01.2010 - Current
- 20 varsity sports (10 boys, 10 girls)
- Create and lead a vision for athletic department.
- Organize First Aid/CPR/AED Training.
- Host CAP courses for area coaches.
- Implement leadership class for student team leaders/captains.
- Developed and managed athletic budgets.
- Drafted, implemented, and monitored athletic policies and procedures.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised coaches and staff members.
- Scheduled practice times for teams in accordance with facility availability.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for purchasing of sporting equipment and apparel.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for away games.
- Maintained accurate records of team rosters and game results.
- Actively sought out sponsorships from businesses or organizations in order to increase funding opportunities.
- Developed fundraising activities in order to support athletics department operations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable MHSAA, school district, and conference regulations governing athletics programs.
- Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory.
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
- Managed program's budget, including coach salaries and pay rates.
- Reviewed student grades for eligibility reasons and collected paperwork concerning annual physicals.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
Varsity Boys’ Basketball Head Coach
Imlay City Schools
Imlay City, MI
01.2009 - Current
- Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
- Conducted skill development sessions for players of all abilities.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses in order to build effective game plans.
- Served as a mentor for student-athletes on the team by providing guidance in academics, athletics, and personal development.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Provided feedback on player performances after each game or practice session.
- Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
- Developed relationships with alumni and other stakeholders within the community.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, review strategy, motivate players.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- Encouraged team spirit by organizing social activities outside of practice or competition times.
- Implemented team practice, meeting and game schedules and communicated important information to players, staff and families.
- Developed and implemented rigorous practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork.
- Established professional relationships with team members and coaches.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
Assistant Director
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assist in state coaches player selection committees
- Assist in the organization and execution of the event.
Regional Committee Leader
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Flint Area Regional Player Selection
Behavioral Interventionist
Genesee Intermediate School District
Flint, MI
01.2007 - 01.2010
- EKLC 2007 – 2010
Varsity Boys’ Basketball Head Coach
Atherton High School
Burton, MI
01.2007 - 01.2009
Substitute Teacher
Genesee Intermediate School District
Flint, MI
01.2005 - 01.2007
JV Girls’ Assistant Basketball Coach
Goodrich High School
Goodrich, MI
01.2004 - 01.2006
JV Boys’ Basketball Coach
Goodrich High School
Goodrich, MI
01.2002 - 01.2006
JV Boys’ Assistant Basketball Coach
Goodrich High School
Goodrich, MI
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
Collegiate Playing Experience -
St. Marys’ College
12.1999
Bachelor of Sciences in Education -
Ashford University
Liberal Arts Associate -
Oakland Community College
High School -
Brandon High School
Skills
- Team Development
- Motivational Techniques
- Facility Management
- Media Relations
- Program Leadership
- Game Strategy Development
- Discipline management
- Special events planning
- Motivational Leadership
- Staff Development
- Performance Improvements
- Character Development
- Player evaluations
- Character Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Game management
References
- Dr. Stu Cameron, Superintendent, Imlay City Schools, 810-724-9861, scameron@icschools.us
- Tim Morton, FCA Oakland/Macomb County, 248-763-4046, tmorton@fca.org
- Dan Young, BCAM Director, 734-751-2241, coachdy@gmail.com
- Pat Brown, Middle School Principal, Imlay City Schools, 810-724-9815, pbrown@icschools.us
Accomplishments
- Conference coach of the year, regional coach of the year, area coach of the year.
Timeline
BCAM/MHSAA Reaching Higher Boys Director
BCAM
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Director
01.2015 - 01.2017
Regional Committee Leader
01.2012 - 01.2014
Athletic Director
Imlay City Schools
01.2010 - Current
Varsity Boys’ Basketball Head Coach
Imlay City Schools
01.2009 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist
Genesee Intermediate School District
01.2007 - 01.2010
Varsity Boys’ Basketball Head Coach
Atherton High School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Substitute Teacher
Genesee Intermediate School District
01.2005 - 01.2007
JV Girls’ Assistant Basketball Coach
Goodrich High School
01.2004 - 01.2006
JV Boys’ Basketball Coach
Goodrich High School
01.2002 - 01.2006
JV Boys’ Assistant Basketball Coach
Goodrich High School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Collegiate Playing Experience -
St. Marys’ College
Bachelor of Sciences in Education -
Ashford University
Liberal Arts Associate -
Oakland Community College
High School -
Brandon High School