Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Achievements Coaching
Additional Information
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Leslie Marien

Greenwell Springs,LA

Summary

Educator and Softball Coach who emphasizes the pursuit of excellence on and off the field. An exemplary leader who highly values character, communication, and discipline as key elements of success. Experienced winner at the high school, college and professional levels of softball with an extensive knowledge of the game and the fundamentals that developing players must grasp. Energetic and passionate professional who desires to assist in building a championship tradition.

Work History

Head Varsity Softball Coach

Livingston Parish School Board
Livingston , LA
2016.08 - Current
  • Increased player strength, speed, agility and game skills through strategic drills and practices.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to promote strength and prevent injuries.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted them to increase success rate.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and attended special workshops to continue learning.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Physical Education Teacher & PE Department Head

Livingston Parish School Board
Livingston , LA
2016.08 - Current
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness
  • Organized and executed meetings with PE coaches once every three months.
  • Coached Softball team with 20-25 students.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
  • Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
  • Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and LA's core educational standards.

Head Varsity Softball Coach & TOR Moderator

Zachary Community Schools
Zachary , LA
2006.08 - 2016.05
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
  • Planned practices and implemented game strategies to improve player skills and promote game success.
  • Time Out Room Disciplinarian which entailed monitoring students and gathering assignments for students assigned to in school suspension.

FACS Teacher & Head Varsity Softball Coach

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
Baker , LA
1998.01 - 1999.08
  • Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
  • Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to students on child care, nutrition and food science.
  • Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
  • Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students with homework and assignments.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Planned softball practices, scheduled games, and created strategies for optimum success rate.
  • Communicated schedule changes and upcoming events to parents.
  • Held meetings with parents and players when needed to discuss problems or concerns.

Education

Alternative Teacher Education Program - Health And Physical Education

ITeach LA
Online
11.2020

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
05.1997

High School Diploma -

Baker High School
Baker, LA
05.1992

Skills

  • Seasonal Planning
  • Parent Relations
  • Sports Injuries & Safety Management
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Game Strategy Development & Rule Enforcement
  • Practice Planning and Management
  • Individualized Coaching & Performance Optimization
  • Equipment Use Monitoring and Weight Training
  • Travel Arrangement Coordination
  • School Communication

Achievements Coaching

Softball:

Southland Conference Champion 1997

State Semifinalist 2010, 1999

State Semifinalist 2010, 1999

State Quarterfinals 2015, 2009, 2007

District Champions 2016, 2010, 2009, 1999

District Coach of the Year 2016, 2010, 2009, 1999

All-Metro Coach of the Year 2016






Additional Information

Playing Achievements:

Women's Professional Fastpitch Softball Champion 1997

Played Professionally Orlando Wahoo's 1997

Southland Conference MVP 1996

First Team All Conference Southland Conference 1996

4 Year Softball Letterman NSU 1992-1996

1 Year Varsity Letterman Volleyball NSU 1995


Timeline

Head Varsity Softball Coach

Livingston Parish School Board
2016.08 - Current

Physical Education Teacher & PE Department Head

Livingston Parish School Board
2016.08 - Current

Head Varsity Softball Coach & TOR Moderator

Zachary Community Schools
2006.08 - 2016.05

FACS Teacher & Head Varsity Softball Coach

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
1998.01 - 1999.08

Alternative Teacher Education Program - Health And Physical Education

ITeach LA

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Nicholls State University

High School Diploma -

Baker High School
Leslie Marien