Donald Thomas
Fayetteville,United States
Summary
Visionary individual with 17 years as an Atlanta Braves Scout, 7 years as a college baseball assistant coach at Northwestern State, Southern University, Texarkana College and graduate assistant at University of Arkansas, 8 years as a high school coach at Bentonville West, Ozark Catholic Academy, North Caddo, Christian Life Academy and Evangel Academy. Composed persona known for patience and teaching. Strengths in evaluating talent, skill development and team building.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Director
INS Sports & Integrative Nutrition
02.2018 - Current
- Professional individual and group baseball lessons
- Professional baseball scouting evaluation
- Player development and team preparation
- Five tools skill development for baseball players
- Recommended nutrition and fitness modification to improve overall health of clients
- Coached clients by developing health goals and action plans
- Supported implementation of patient health plan, weight loss program and personalized fitness and exercise programs
Head Baseball Coach
Bentonville West High School
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Elevated the program''s reputation by consistently maintaining a winning season record and achieving regional recognition.
- Organized pre-season conditioning programs for optimal player fitness levels, reducing injury rates during the season.
- Increased recruitment success by establishing strong relationships with local high schools and scouting talented athletes.
- Cultivated strong communication channels between coaches, players, parents, and administration for seamless program operation.
- Managed scheduling of games, practices, travel arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics throughout the season.
Scout Area Supervisor
Atlanta Braves Baseball Organization
09.2000 - 10.2017
- Supervised states of Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and West Tennessee
- Scouted Cape Cod League
- Drafted top round prospects
- Worked with prospect's agent to negotiate signing bonus
- Obtained and organized schedules on free agent teams, conducted tryout camps and workouts
- Covered SEC Baseball Tournament and showcases
- Constructed and submitted draft list
- Developed scouting network
- Setup house visits to meet prospects and parents
- Administered psychological test to prospects
Education
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TXBachelor of Science - Business Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Effective leader
- Delegation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Fundraising
- Relationship building
- Inventory management
- Budget development
- Scheduling
Accomplishments
Players Drafted
- Austin Riley Desoto Central High School (Round 1, Year 2015)
- Bradley Roney Southern Miss University (Round 8, 2014)
- Beau Jones Destrehan High School (Round 1, Year 2005)
- J.C. Holt LSU (Round 3, Year 2004)
- Van Pope Meridian C.C. (Round 5, Year 2004)
- James Jurries Tulane (Round 6, Year 2002)
Playing Experiences
- Atlanta Braves Minor League 1989
- College World Series 1989
- South Region Team, Birmingham, AL 1987
- College World Series 1987
- Razorback Baseball Team 1985 - 1989
Certification
- Certified Nutrition Coach, Physicians Committee Food For Life
- Certified Health Coach, Dr Sears Wellness Institute
- Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
- Certified Health Coach, Precision Nutrition
Timeline
Head Baseball Coach
Bentonville West High School
08.2022 - 05.2026
Owner/Director
INS Sports & Integrative Nutrition
02.2018 - Current
Scout Area Supervisor
Atlanta Braves Baseball Organization
09.2000 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Bachelor of Science - Business Education
University of Arkansas