Eric Smith
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Dynamic high school teacher and head coach at Tempe Unified School District, adept at talent identification and performance analysis. Proven track record in athlete development and retention strategies, fostering strong relationships and delivering impactful training plans. Skilled in events management and data tracking, driving exceptional student-athlete experiences and long-term success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher, Head Coach
Tempe Unified School District
Tempe, Arizona
06.2000 - 05.2025
- Taught skills such as communication, relationship-building, speaking and listening, and cause and effect in the classroom.
- Recruited based on raw ability, endurance, mental toughness, and growth potential.
- Guided athletes to reach long-term performance goals through training plans, feedback, and motivation.
- Skilled at building rapport, creating personalized engagement strategies, and tracking performance metrics.
- Coordinated large-scale events, handling logistics, communication, scheduling, and compliance with governing body rules.
- Managed databases and delivered exceptional student-athlete experiences that drive retention.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-1995
Skills
- Talent identification and evaluation
- Performance analysis
- Athlete development insight
- Data entry and athlete tracking system (CRM)
- Events and logistics management
- Student-athlete engagement and retention strategies
- Leadership and mentorship
- Communication and reporting
Timeline
High School Teacher, Head Coach
Tempe Unified School District
06.2000 - 05.2025
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of New Mexico
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