EJ FORSYTHE
8565 Brock Road Ardmore,OK
Summary
Dynamic leader and strategic thinker with a proven track record in sports coaching and operations management. Excelled at Turner Public Schools, leading team to a state championship and state runner up while earning the 2023 South Central Conference Coach of the Year and OFCA Western Small School Region Fastpitch Coach of the Year. Skilled in team building and performance improvement, with a passion for learning and continuous personal and team development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Fastpitch, Slowpitch Softball Coach
Turner Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Facilitated team building activities to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
History Teacher and PE
Turner Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools..
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
Alternative Education Teacher
Dickson Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
HS/JH Football Defensive and Head Baseball Coach
Dickson Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Facilitated team building activities to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Operations Manager
Carter County Salt Water Disposal
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Asst. Football and Baseball Coach/Health Teacher
Wilson Public School
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Facilitated team building activities to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05-2007
High School Diploma -
Lone Grove High School
Lone Grove05-1998
Skills
- 8 years of high level tournament fastpitch softball head coaching experience
- Performance reporting
- Health and safety compliance
- Player evaluations
- Game strategy planning
- Physical and endurance training
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Athlete safety
- First aid and CPR
- Sports rules
- Coaching meetings
- Verbal and written communication
- Facility maintenance
- Strength training
- Parent and student communication
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
- 2023 Class B State Runner Up in Fastpitch at Turner High School
- 2023 South Central Conference Coach of the Year
- 2023 OFCA Coach of the Year, Western Regional Small School Class B
- 2024 Class A State Championship Slowpitch at Turner High School
- 2024 Class A Regional Runner Up at Turner High School
Certification
Alternative Teaching Program
Currently teaching PE and Oklahoma History
Class A and B CDL with passenger endorsement
Timeline
Head Fastpitch, Slowpitch Softball Coach
Turner Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
History Teacher and PE
Turner Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Alternative Education Teacher
Dickson Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
HS/JH Football Defensive and Head Baseball Coach
Dickson Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
Operations Manager
Carter County Salt Water Disposal
09.2016 - 07.2021
Asst. Football and Baseball Coach/Health Teacher
Wilson Public School
08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Science
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
High School Diploma -
Lone Grove High School
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