MARK C. BIGELLI
Bloomsbury,USA
Summary
Mark is a transformational educational leader and Phillipsburg alumnus dedicated to aligning the "Stateliner" tradition with modern innovation. His deep-rooted history with Phillipsburg Athletics includes being a 2005 State Football Champion and a starter in the historic 100th Phillipsburg-Easton Game. Since 2011, he has served as a dedicated coach within the district, developing over 10 All-State athletes as an assistant football coach and mentoring Sectional and Group Champions in track and field.
Mark’s professional profile is distinguished by a unique technological background. As a STEM educator, he has developed innovative curricula that integrate coding and robotics. He bridges the gap between technology and athletics by serving as the primary administrator for Hudl performance systems and designing drone-based endzone video systems for athletic analysis. He is a Google Certified Educator who has spearheaded district-wide digital initiatives, including the use of Google Workspace and online learning platforms.
Mark’s leadership is underpinned by high academic standards, evidenced by an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a 4.0 GPA and a minor in Business Administration. While the provided sources highlight his extensive expertise in technology, STEM, and athletics, they do not contain specific details regarding a woodworking background; you may wish to verify that information independently.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics & STEM Educator
01.2016
- Developed STEM curriculum integrating coding and robotics
- STEM education reference: https://www.ed.gov/stem
Assistant Track & Field Coach
01.2016 - Current
- Coached Sectional and Group Champions
- Mentored athletes to Meet of Champions competition
- Promoted multi-sport participation and year-round performance development
- New Jersey Track & Field governing body (NJSIAA)
- Https://www.njsiaa.org/sports/track-field
Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Football Line)
Phillipsburg School District
01.2011 - Current
- Developed 10+ All-State and All-Conference athletes
- Contributed to State and Conference Championship programs
- Implemented structured athlete development systems emphasizing discipline, accountability, and academics
- Supported scouting, game planning, and overall program operations
- Program context: Phillipsburg High School Athletics
- Https://www.pburgsd.net/Domain/8
- Https://www.pburgsd.net/
Administrative Leadership
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Facilitator, Middle School Summer Program (2012–2019)
- Oversaw staffing, scheduling, student safety, and program logistics
- District education system: https://www.pburgsd.net/
- Future Consideration NJSIAA Executive Committee and Sports oversight committees
- National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association - Future Certified Athletic Director Program: https://niaaa.org/
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
St. Thomas University
B.S. - Mathematics, Minor: Business Administration
Muhlenberg College
Skills
- Athletic Program Leadership & Oversight
- NJSIAA Compliance & Student-Athlete Eligibility
- Coach Development & Evaluation
- Scheduling, Operations & Event Management
- Student-Athlete Development & School Culture
- Community, Alumni & Stakeholder Engagement
- Sports Technology Integration (Hudl, Video Systems)
Websites
Accomplishments
- Phillipsburg High School Alumni
- State Football Champion (2005)
- Starter, 100th Phillipsburg–Easton Game (ESPN Broadcast)
- 1st Team All-Star – Express Times / West Jersey
- Scholar-Athlete Honors – National Football Foundation
- Https://footballfoundation.org/
Certification
- NJ Principal Certification (Pending)
- Https://www.nj.gov/education/
- NJ Teacher of Mathematics K–12
- Https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/
- Google Certified Educator (Level 1)
- Https://edu.google.com/teacher-center/certifications/
Timeline
Mathematics & STEM Educator
01.2016
Assistant Track & Field Coach
01.2016 - Current
Administrative Leadership
01.2012 - 01.2019
Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Football Line)
Phillipsburg School District
01.2011 - Current
B.S. - Mathematics, Minor: Business Administration
Muhlenberg College
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
St. Thomas University
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
- Athletic Program Vision & Strategic Alignment
- Coach Hiring, Development & Evaluation
- Student-Athlete Academic & Behavioral Standards
- Budget Awareness & Operational Efficiency
- Facility, Scheduling & Event Coordination
- Community, Alumni & Stakeholder Engagement - Garnet Booster Club
- Https://www.facebook.com/GarnetbcFoundation/
- Culture Building & Climate Leadership
ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION & INNOVATION
- Working knowledge of NJSIAA regulations, eligibility, and compliance oversight
- Https://www.njsiaa.org/
- Primary football administrator using Hudl Focus, Flex, and Sideline systems
- Https://www.hudl.com/products
- Designed and implemented drone-based endzone video system for performance analysis
- Https://www.dji.com/enterprise
- Led district-wide technology initiatives including:
- Google Workspace for Education
- Https://edu.google.com/workspace-for-education/
- Online learning platforms (Edgenuity)
- Https://www.edgenuity.com/