GREGORY DEESE
Houston,Texas
Summary
Athletic and music educator leading student development through coaching, curriculum planning, and team leadership. Builds accountable programs that improve performance, guide recruiting and event placement, and support athletes and students in reaching competitive and academic goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Band Director
Furr High School
01.2024 - Current
- Directed Furr High School band rehearsals, ensuring preparation for concert and marching performances.
- Conducted sectionals for winds, brass, percussion, and color guard.
- Planned Furr High School band curriculum aligned with campus music standards.
- Led student leadership development initiatives, cultivating discipline and a positive performance culture.
- Fostered accountability and teamwork among students, strengthening collaboration and community engagement.
Assistant Track Coach
Lutheran South Academy (LSA)
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared athletes for competitions by implementing targeted training strategies and offering performance support.
- Developed sprinters and hurdlers through tailored, event-specific training to enhance technique and performance.
- Instructed athletes on sprinting, hurdling, relay techniques to enhance skills and competitive performance. for developing runners.
- Organized and conducted track practices at Lutheran South Academy, emphasizing athlete development and drill execution. with athlete instruction and daily drill setup.
- Monitored and ensured safety of student-athletes during workouts, meets, and conditioning sessions. during workouts, meets, and conditioning sessions.
Track & Field / Cross Country Coach
Highland Community College
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed athletes' skills in sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and pole vaulting, resulting in improved competitive performance.
- Led recruitment efforts, strategically placing athletes in events aligned with their strengths to enhance overall team performance.
- Provided academic oversight, supporting student-athlete development and maintaining eligibility standards.
Assistant Track & Field Coach
Texas Southern University
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Coached Texas Southern student-athletes during track and field practices, enhancing skills and preparing for competitions.
- Prepared athletes for conference-level competition and supported achievement of performance goals.
- Monitored athlete technique and corrected form during training.
- Assisted with meet-day warmups and drills, ensuring athletes were prepared for optimal performance.
- Facilitated NCAA Division I recruiting efforts, identifying and developing talent for the program.
Assistant Track & Field Coach
The Kinkaid School
01.2006 - 01.2021
- Coached athletes on sprint, hurdle, jump, and relay techniques, enhancing their competitive readiness.
- Developed athletes' skills and performance in various track and field events, fostering individual progress and team success.
- Assisted Texas Southern track and field practices and daily training sessions.
- Supported meet preparation, event entries, and logistics for competition day, ensuring smooth operations and athlete readiness.
- Provided college recruiting guidance while fostering academic accountability among athletes.
Education
Ph.D. - Christian Education
Texas Seminary Christian University
Fort Worth, TX06-2026
M.M. - Music
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2025
M.S. - Recreation & Sport Sciences
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2017
B.A. - Music Education
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12-2015
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Athletic coaching
- Athlete training
- Team building
- Performance assessment
- Strong leadership
- Expertise in track and field
- NCAA regulations
- Coaching strategies
- Mentoring athletes
Personal Information
Title: VETERAN TRACK AND FIELD COACH AND EDUCATOR
Certification
- Core Subjects EC-12
- USA Track & Field (USATF) Level 1 Certified Coach
Accomplishments
- COACHING ACHIEVEMENTS
- Tiffany Heard — Texas Southern University: Coached her to the SWAC 60-meter hurdles record (8.44 seconds).
- Raevyn Rogers: Coached an athlete who achieved a No. 3 world ranking in the 800 meters, with a personal best of 2:03.60.
- Kendall Sheffield — 2013-2014 Gatorade Athlete of the Year:
- No. 1 U.S. ranking in the 110-meter hurdles (13.42 seconds).
- No. 1 U.S. ranking in the 300-meter hurdles (36.30 seconds).
- Ranked No. 1 among Texas cornerbacks in 2015.
- Booker T. Washington High School — Relay Teams:
- 4 x 100 meters: 40.65 seconds.
- 4 x 200 meters: 1:25.22.
- 4 x 400 meters: 3:11.72.
- Relay teams ranked among the top three nationally.
- Kevin Anding — University of Oregon: Coached an NCAA Division I All-American in the 400 meters (45.57 seconds).
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Track and Field Coaching Experience
- 27 years of track and field coaching experience across high school, collegiate, and club levels.
- All-Americans Developed
- Developed 20+ All-Americans in sprint, hurdle, and relay events.
- Conference Record Holders
- Coached two conference record holders in hurdles and the 400-meter dash.
- Recruiting Experience
- Extensive NCAA and NJCAA recruiting and athlete placement experience.
- Nationally Ranked Athletes
- Developed nationally ranked athletes and elite relay teams.
- Academic Accountability
- Strong commitment to academic accountability and student-athlete development.
Timeline
Head Band Director
Furr High School
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Track Coach
Lutheran South Academy (LSA)
01.2024 - Current
Track & Field / Cross Country Coach
Highland Community College
01.2021 - 01.2024
Assistant Track & Field Coach
Texas Southern University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Assistant Track & Field Coach
The Kinkaid School
01.2006 - 01.2021
Ph.D. - Christian Education
Texas Seminary Christian University
M.M. - Music
Ohio University
M.S. - Recreation & Sport Sciences
Ohio University
B.A. - Music Education
Texas Southern University