Matt Garrett
Plainview,TX
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished professional with 36 years of experience in education, coaching, and athletic administration at both high school and collegiate levels. Extensive background includes over 22 years in leadership roles such as Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director and Athletic Coordinator, successfully directing sports programs, managing personnel, and overseeing budgets while ensuring optimal facility and staffing needs. A proven track record of excellence includes leading teams to State Championships and National Records, along with a reputation for sharing expertise through coaching clinics across Texas.
Recently transitioned to the role of Director of Golf at Meadowbrook Golf Club, effectively managing golf operations and staff to enhance the overall experience for members and guests.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
SBEC Certification
1
1
Class B CDL
Work History
Director of Golf
Meadowbrook Golf Club
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Supervise the Pro Shop, Pro Shop staff, and all golf operations.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to enhance club visibility and member engagement.
- Oversaw daily operations of golf course, ensuring optimal playing conditions and staff productivity.
- Supervise all outdoor staff, carts, and the golf range.
- Managed employing and evaluating all personnel.
- Managed and ran all golf tournaments and golf leagues.
- Led staff training programs focused on customer service excellence and operational best practices.
- Coordinated events and tournaments, elevating community involvement and promoting club activities effectively.
- Streamlined communication processes between different departments within the club to ensure seamless coordination of all operational activities.
- Coordinated special events such as member-guest tournaments or holiday celebrations, creating memorable experiences for participants.
- Collaborated with food and beverage departments to create enticing event packages for tournaments and outings, increasing guest satisfaction.
- Improved pace of play on the course by enforcing strict policies on tee time scheduling and player conduct during busy periods.
- Designed and executed successful charity golf events that raised significant funds for various causes within the community.
Collegiate PA Announcer
Texas Tech University & Wayland Baptist University
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Sports arena announcer in the sports of:
- Basketball, volleyball, football, baseball, and softball.
- Delivered live broadcasts, ensuring clarity and engagement with diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with production teams to enhance show content and audience interaction.
- Trained new announcers on best practices for effective communication and presentation skills.
- Implemented innovative strategies to increase listener interaction during broadcasts.
- Managed technical equipment for seamless audio quality and broadcast reliability.
- Evaluated listener feedback to refine programming and improve overall audience satisfaction.
Teacher, Coach and Administrator
Professional Public School & Collegiate
08.1989 - 03.2025
- 36 Years of Public School and Collegiate Athletic Coaching and Teaching.
- 22 years of experience in the roles of Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, and Athletic Coordinator.
- Personnel Management.
- Budget Management.
- Sports Teams Management.
- Facility Management.
- Facility Improvement Planning.
- Facility Scheduling.
- Public Relations.
- Staffing and Evaluations.
- Head Collegiate Coach and University Instructor.
- Developed instructional strategies to enhance teacher effectiveness and student engagement.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to improve pedagogical practices among educators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-1991
Diploma - Honor Graduate
Lubbock High School (5A)
Lubbock, TX05-1987
Skills
- 22 Years’ in Education Administration Experience in:
- Sports Administration
- Advanced Public Relation Skills
- Experience in Budgets and Budget Projecting
- Experience in Personnel Management
- Facility Management
- Staffing and Evaluations
- Professional PA Collegiate Announcer
- Training and development
- Golf operations management
- Personnel management
- Tournament organization
- Staff supervision
- Sports team coordination
- Strategic planning
- Customer service excellence
- Scheduling logistics
- Sports marketing techniques
- Staff management
- Membership growth
- Equipment management
- Facility operations
- Recruiting staff
- Budget management
- Athletic program development
- Public relations strategies
- Event planning
- Performance evaluations
- Facility management
- Contracted Sports Writer
- Fantasy Football Newspaper Columnist
- Victoria Advocate Newspaper (2004-05)
- Bowie News (2005-2009)
- Wichita Falls Times Record-News (2007-2009)
- Newspaper Sports Writer
- Mount Pleasant Tribune (2015-2021)
Accomplishments
- 7 High School State Championships – (4) Basketball, (2) Golf, (1) Cross Country
- 35 Basketball National Records
- 3 Time Coach of the Year in Texas
- 2 Time Texas Sports Writer Coach of the Year
- Listed in the Top 100 Basketball Coaches All-Time in the Texas UIL
- Published Author (Book, 2009)
- Who's Who Among America's Teachers (twice)
- Marquis Who’s Who Honored Listee
- Contracted over $300,000 in Tournament and school contracts this past year (2025).
Coaching Awards
Meadowbrook Golf Club
Certification
- SBEC Professional Teaching Certificate
- Class B CDL Drivers License
Timeline
Director of Golf
Meadowbrook Golf Club
03.2025 - 12.2025
Collegiate PA Announcer
Texas Tech University & Wayland Baptist University
01.2022 - 01.2025
Teacher, Coach and Administrator
Professional Public School & Collegiate
08.1989 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Texas Tech University
Diploma - Honor Graduate
Lubbock High School (5A)