Michelle Trotter
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Dedicated leader recognized for fostering character as being greater than any sport, known for tough minded and determined athletes who understand competition starts in the mind. Dedicated to Empowering all programs with the support and resources necessary for success on an athletic field, in the classroom, and in life. Recognized as a coach who cares about kids, not just for their performances on a court, classroom, but who they will become in life. Purpose driven, my purpose in life is to foster my faith and values through my interactions with players through sports nurturing kids to believe who they are as a person is greater than who they are as an athlete.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
George Ranch High School
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated and supervised a 32 Varsity Basketball Tournament.
- Organized off-season conditioning programs to maintain fitness levels and reduce injury risk during competition season.
- Increased team performance by developing and implementing effective training programs.
- Enhanced player skills by providing individualized coaching and feedback.
- Collaborated with school administration on scheduling games, securing transportation, and managing budgets for the program's needs.
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Crosby ISD
06.2013 - Current
- Developed, planned, and implemented program policies, goals, and parent/player handbook
- Ensured compliance with all UIL policies and procedures
- Developed a peer leadership group that would be the liaison between coach and players to be a voice of support for program expectation by serving as an accountability system for team
- Cultivated a team culture through Personal Growth Mondays (PGM) that focused on building relationships and trust that bolstered performance on the court, in the classroom, and for life
- Focused on integrating personally into the community to nourish relationships through service at Rock of Ages Church/Houston Food Bank; collection, separation, and organization of items for Churches.
Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator
Crosby ISD
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Facilitated the use of consultant firm to address needs based on districts performance data
- Process used by firm to direct instructional resources and professional development for staff
- Networked with Lead4ward to provide district wide support with engaging instruction based on state assessment guidelines
- Developed, planned, and implemented Social Studies Program K-12
- Secured teacher resources for both curriculum and instruction needed to provide effective classrooms to meet needs of students
- Coordinated and led district professional development based on goals outlined in district improvement plan
- Organized summer curriculum writing teams to strengthen lessons for areas of concern based upon STAAR/EOC results
- Observed classroom instruction to provide first hand encouragement and guidance for teachers in areas of strength and areas of possible growth
- Managed inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication
- Represented department at LC (Leadership Counsel) monthly
- Guided vertical and horizontal alignment of skills, assessment, and grading practices across department course offerings.
Head Basketball, Head XC, Off Season Coordinator
Wharton High School
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Overhauled a talented program with the discipline necessary for success on and off the court
- Developed and implemented off season training program for all female sports
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses
- Organized spring league to build participation and cohesiveness between seasons
- Instituted an annual varsity basketball tournament
- Secured the use of a local Polo Farm to host area cross country meet.
Principal Internship
Wharton High School
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources
- Structured a Campus Peer Coaching group designed to train teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification
- Trained teachers on the use of new technology in the classroom, in an environment they felt comfortable utilizing new methods in the classroom which allowed them to receive constructive feedback from peers.
Girls Athletic Coordinator/Head Basketball/Track
Riesel High School
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Oversaw and directed girls program 7-12 grade
- Managed schedules, athletic facilities, and budgets for all sports
- Developed and implemented strength and conditioning program 7-12 grade
- Aligned basketball program vertically 7-12
- Coordinated 'Bleacher Creatures' program K-6 grade to promote interest in athletics
- Monitored compliance of UIL policy and procedures by all sports
- Hosted both Jr
- High and High School Track Meets, securing necessary personnel and equipment.
S&C Coordinator/Head Basketball/Assistant Softball
West High School
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Coordinated, directed, and supervised weight room training by teaching technique and identifying a baseline from which to measure improvement in strength for every girl in each sport
- Fostered a sense of value for off season training which had been lacking from the girls program
- Developed a strong framework and policies for effective basketball program
- Directed detailed practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork
- Lead program to playoffs for the first time in many years.
Education
Master of Arts: Education Administration -
Lamar University
08.2011
Master of Arts: Kinesiology -
Harding University
08.1995
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology -
Harding University
12.1994
Skills
- Knowledgeable of UIL Guidelines
- Head Coach Multiple Sports
- Task Prioritization
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Staff Development and Training
- Team Building
- Motivational Leadership
- Schedule Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Budget Requests
Certification
- Principal
- K-12 Physical Education
- Secondary Social Studies
Accomplishments
Basketball
Multiple Players Signed to play college basketball
Players Joined Military: Army, Navy, Air Force
State Semi-Finalist 2016
Regional Tournament Champs 2016
Regional Tournament Finals 2016, 2018
TABC All Star Coach 2016
SETCA Coach of the Year 2016, 2018
SETCA All Star Coach 2016
GHAGBA All Star Coach 2018
Track/Cross Country
Regional Team Qualifiers XC 2012
Regional Individual Qualifier XC 2008- 2012
State Qualifier. 300 Hurdles 1999
State Qualifiers Mile Relay 1998
Leadership Roles
- District Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator 3 years
- Girls Athletic Coordinator 2 years
- Off Season Coordinator 7 years
- Head Coach 22 years
- Head Basketball 15 years
Leadership Professional Organizations
- TGCA Texas Girls Coaches Association, Region V Director, Basketball Committee/ All State All Star
- GHAGBA Greater Houston Area Girls Basketball Association, Officer-Treasurer
- SETCA Southeast Texas Coaches Association, Basketball Chairman
- TABC Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, Member/Serve Dean Weiss Committee
- THSCA Texas High School Coaches Association, Member
- United In Caring (CUIC) Thrift Shop, Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed., Instructed players on different game techniques and managed training schedule to develop skills., Conferred with assistant coaches to determine areas of strength in our players to best plan for group of players each season., Organized checklist of duties pre-season, season, post season, off season, to keep team and staff on track year round., Collaborated with all girls sports coaches to develop, plan, and implement summer strength and conditioning beneficial for entire program., Delegated duties, supervised, and evaluated performance and provided necessary feedback., Coordinated use of facilities between teams, dance, cheer, and school clubs., Strongly encouraged multi-sport participation where possible without creating potential disadvantage for any sport/player., Headed an AAU program for community kids to build participation and grow high school program., Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through spring and summer training habits., Gathered bids and submitted purchase requests for new supplies, uniforms and equipment., Directed an annual sub-varsity tournament
- Crosby ISD - Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, Crosby, Texas, 77532, 06/2016, 12/2018, Facilitated the use of consultant firm to address needs based on districts performance data. Process used by firm to direct instructional resources and professional development for staff, Networked with Lead4ward to provide district wide support with engaging instruction based on state assessment guidelines., Developed, planned, and implemented Social Studies Program K-12., Secured teacher resources for both curriculum and instruction needed to provide effective classrooms to meet needs of students., Coordinated and led district professional development based on goals outlined in district improvement plan., Organized summer curriculum writing teams to strengthen lessons for areas of concern based upon STAAR/EOC results, Observed classroom instruction to provide first hand encouragement and guidance for teachers in areas of strength and areas of possible growth., Managed inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication., Represented department at LC (Leadership Counsel) monthly., Guided vertical and horizontal alignment of skills, assessment, and grading practices across department course offerings.
Other Coaching Experience
- Fort Bend Bush HS - Assistant Basketball, Volleyball, and Softball 2003-2005
- Los Fresnos HS - Assistant Basketball and Volleyball 2001-2003
- St. Joseph HS - Freshman Boys Basketball 2000-2001
- Memphis City Schools - Head Track, Assistant Basketball 1997-2000
- Malakoff HS- Head Volleyball, Assistant Basketball 1996-1997
- Beaumont Christian - Head Volleyball, Head Basketball, Head Softball 1995-1996
Professional References
- Dustin Bromley, Executive Director of Operations, Crosby ISD, dbromley@crosbyisd.org, 620-515-2323
- Jerry Prieto, Athletic Director, Crosby ISD, jprieto@crosbyisd.org, 281-844-3701
- Jeff Riordan, Athletic Director, Chapel Hill High School, riordanj@chapelhillisd.org, 903-335-7445
- Todd Hicks, Executive Director Secondary Education, Crosby ISD, rhicks@crosbyisd.org, 832-233-4953
- Robby Edwards, Former Athletic Director, Riesel ISD, redwards@hollandisd.org, 254-722-8376
- Steve May, Former Principal, Wharton High School, may-steve@sbcglobal.net, 979-398-0026
Leadership Experience
Crosby ISD - Head Girls Basketball Coach, Crosby, Texas, 77532, 06/2013, Current, Developed, planned, and implemented program policies, goals, and parent/player handbook., Ensured compliance with all UIL policies and procedures., Developed a peer leadership group that would be the liaison between coach and players to be a voice of support for program expectation by serving as an accountability system for team., Cultivated a team culture through Personal Growth Mondays (PGM) that focused on building relationships and trust that bolstered performance on the court, in the classroom, and for life., Focused on integrating personally into the community to nourish relationships through service at Rock of Ages Church/Houston Food Bank; collection, separation, and organization of items for Churches
Timeline
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
George Ranch High School
08.2022 - Current
Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator
Crosby ISD
06.2016 - 12.2018
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Crosby ISD
06.2013 - Current
Principal Internship
Wharton High School
08.2009 - 05.2011
Head Basketball, Head XC, Off Season Coordinator
Wharton High School
08.2008 - 05.2013
Girls Athletic Coordinator/Head Basketball/Track
Riesel High School
05.2007 - 05.2008
S&C Coordinator/Head Basketball/Assistant Softball
West High School
08.2005 - 05.2007
Master of Arts: Education Administration -
Lamar University
Master of Arts: Kinesiology -
Harding University
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology -
Harding University
- Principal
- K-12 Physical Education
- Secondary Social Studies
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