Dustin L. Murray
Carmi,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with extensive experience at Mt. Vernon Junior High School, excelling in team management and motivational coaching. Proven track record in athlete monitoring and program development, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes safety and respect. Adept at financial management and effective communication, driving success in diverse athletic programs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Baseball Coach
Mt. Vernon High School
Mt. Vernon, IN
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised assistant coaches to provide direction and guidance throughout the season.
- Monitored student-athletes' academic performance and assessed their progress to ensure eligibility and progress toward individual and team academic goals.
- Created and enforced team standards to ensure that all members of the team were held accountable for their performance, both on and off the field.
- Communicated with parents regarding player progress, attendance issues, and upcoming events related to the team.
- Directed daily practices by providing instruction in fundamentals such as batting, fielding, pitching, base running, and conditioning drills.
Physical Education Teacher
Mt. Vernon Junior High School
Mt. Vernon, Indiana
06.2021 - Current
- Organized and coached teams in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
- Assessed student performance using rubrics and other evaluation tools.
- Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to current trends in health and wellness.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
Kinesiology and Sport Adjunct Professor
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
01.2007 - Current
- Sports Facility Management PED 332
- Introduce students to the essential skills required to manage a sports facility. Class instruction encompasses education on various topics, including operation, maintenance, finance, budgeting, purchasing, human resources, security, legal issues, and development, across diverse situations.
- Personal Training Methods, PED 485.
- Train students on principles and theories from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Special focus and emphasis on the Specialized Performance Enhancement program.
- Provide students with a standard guide to help complete a progressive, integrated program that includes all fitness and skill-related components.
- Coaching Principles and Problems, PED 431.
- Provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the coaching profession.
- Develop and apply key concepts that include adopting a coaching philosophy, setting coaching objectives, coaching with character, motivating individuals, managing behavior, applying technical and tactical skills, planning, organizing, staffing, and managing risk.
- Health and Wellness KIN 192.
- Motivate students to monitor, maintain, and modify their behavior to help lead a healthy lifestyle.
- Assign and implement various labs to measure and assess current health-related fitness.l.
General Manager
Athletic Republic Evansville
Evansville, IN
05.2009 - 03.2025
- Conducted regular meetings with the management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Trained and managed performance coaches, interns, and instructors for the sports performance facility.
- Created company advertising, promotions, public relations, sales, and bidding efforts to build upon.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the industry.
English Teacher
Corpus Christi School
Evansville, Indiana
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Encouraged students to think critically and engage in discussion using a variety of teaching techniques.
Head Assistant Baseball Coach
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
08.2006 - 05.2010
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Conducted practices with conditioning, placement of players on defense, batting, bunting, base running and sliding.
- Recruited prospective student-athletes with exceptional skill and character.
- Created scouting reports on opposing teams, analyzing strengths and weaknesses.
Education
School Administration Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05-2025
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2009
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Sport Fitness Management, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin Parkside
Kenosha, WI05-2006
Skills
- Team management
- Athlete monitoring
- Financial management
- Facility maintenance
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Motivational coaching
- Injury prevention
- Eligibility requirements
- Collaborative approach
- Verbal and written communication
- Scheduling coordination
- Coach orientation
- Event management
- Athletic program development
- Time management abilities
- Social media management
- Self motivation
- Vendor relations
Certification
- Health and Physical Education Professional Educator's License
- Language Arts Professional Educator's License
- Building Level Administrator License
Accomplishments
- USI Sports Hall of Fame Inductee 2019
- University of Wisconsin Parkside Sports Hall of Fame Inductee 2017
- University of Southern Indiana DII Baseball National Champion 2010 and 2014 Strength Coach
- Prairie Baseball Academy Canadian National Champion 2001
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Baseball Coach
Mt. Vernon High School
08.2022 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Mt. Vernon Junior High School
06.2021 - Current
English Teacher
Corpus Christi School
08.2019 - 05.2022
General Manager
Athletic Republic Evansville
05.2009 - 03.2025
Kinesiology and Sport Adjunct Professor
University of Southern Indiana
01.2007 - Current
Head Assistant Baseball Coach
University of Southern Indiana
08.2006 - 05.2010
School Administration Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Sport Fitness Management, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin Parkside
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