Kenneth Vehar
Chagrin Falls,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated Teacher and Coach with 30 years of experience at all levels. Passionate about guiding and mentoring students and athletes to reach their optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Expert in practice planning and motivational leadership, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship while successfully managing fundraising initiatives to enhance program resources. Committed to creating a positive culture for students and athletes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Girls Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Coach
Nordonia Hills City School District
08.2024 - Current
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement.
- Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
- Promoted teamwork and team unity.
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School
09.2022 - Current
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Worked with the high school basketball staff to developed an offensive and defensive philosophies to prepare the middle school players for high school.
High School Math Teacher
Nordonia Hills City School District
07.2001 - Current
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Managed student behavior in classroom and administered approved discipline to create classroom environment conducive to learning.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Hiram College
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Supported the vision and philosophies of the head coach in practices and during games.
- Participated in recruiting of student athletes for the Hiram basketball program.
- Designed defensive game plans and created scouting reports.
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Nordonia High School
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Created a culture that united past, current, and future athletes through planned events and activities
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Managed fundraising events, helping the program bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Implemented an Annual Alumni Game, 3-on-3 Tournament, youth coaches coaching clinic, community summer camps and annual charity game.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH2003
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea, OH1994
Skills
Chagrin Falls Schools
- Head Middle School Boys Coach, 2023-current
- Assistant Varsity Boys Coach, 2014-2016
Hiram College
- Men's Assistant Basketball Coach, 2012-2014
Nordonia High School
- Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, 2005-2009
- Assistant Varsity and 9th grade coach, 2001-2005
Big Shot Basketball
- Coordinator fo Knights Basketball Camps 2003-2011
Euclid Middle School and High School
- Head JV, 9th Grade, Middle School Coach 1997-2001
Richmond Heights High School
- Head JV and Assistant Varsity Coach, 1994-1997
Accomplishments
- 2005-2009 Nordonia High School Head Boys Basketball record of 51-32
- 2008 NOC Champs
- 2006, 2008, 2009 Nordonia Boys Basketball ranked in the Plain Dealer Top 25
- 2008 Greater Cleveland Basketball Coaches Association and Greater Akron Basketball Coaches Association - Coach of the Year Award Winner
- 2003-2011 Knights Basketball Camp Coordinator - over 1900 campers attended the camps
- 2005-2011 Instituted the Nordonia Alumni Basketball Game which grew into a four team tournament with 50 alumni players
- 2005-2009 Established Meet the Vehars Night with players and parents in our home, annual 3-on-3 Tournament, Nordonia Youth Basketball (NYB) fall coaches clinic, open practice for youth teams, pregame locker room visits for youth teams, and the annual Foundation Game for local charities
- 2010-2011 Oversaw the top earning fundraising school for the Layups for Life Basketball Game in association with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Timeline
Girls Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Coach
Nordonia Hills City School District
08.2024 - Current
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Hiram College
09.2012 - 03.2014
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Nordonia High School
08.2005 - 05.2009
High School Math Teacher
Nordonia Hills City School District
07.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Ursuline College
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Baldwin-Wallace College
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