Morgan Vela
Houston
Summary
Dynamic Head Girls Soccer Coach at Katyisd with a proven ability to develop competitive athletes through innovative training programs and strategic game planning. Expert in team building and relationship management, fostering a culture of accountability and success. Successfully led teams to playoff appearances while enhancing athletic program growth and student development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Girls Soccer Coach
Katyisd
Katy
08.2023 - Current
- Experienced Head Girls Soccer Coach with a strong track record of developing competitive, disciplined, and team-oriented student-athletes.
- Skilled in designing and implementing comprehensive training programs focused on technical development, tactical awareness, strength and conditioning, and injury prevention.
- Proven ability to build a positive team culture that emphasizes accountability, leadership, and academic success while fostering strong relationships with players, parents, and school staff.
- Successfully manages all aspects of the program, including game strategy, opponent analysis, scheduling, budgeting, and program growth, while consistently motivating athletes to perform at their highest level on and off the field.
Head JH Girl's Track/Basketball and Soccer Coach/ PE Teacher
Haskett Junior High
Katy
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Led 4 girls' track coaches in training and development to enhance team performance.
- Created and implemented soccer practices and weight room program.
- Mentored student-athletes in sportsmanship and personal development.
- Coordinated lesson plan implementations and organized Haskett Happenings to enrich student engagement.
- Served as liaison for parent concerns and questions, ensuring effective communication regarding track, PE classes, and soccer program.
- Supported coordinator with various projects and responsibilities.
Resource/Dyslexia/Coach
Haskett Junior High
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed high caseload while liaising with parents to support student needs.
- Developed and facilitated professional development for SPED teachers to enhance instructional strategies.
- Managed high caseload and communicated with parents to support student needs.
- Learned and implemented basketball skills, contributing to team success and playoff appearance.
- Contact: David Paz 832-407-4386
Resource/ICS/Dyslexia
Jeanette Hayes Elementary
Katy
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed PLAAFPS to identify student strengths and weaknesses through data analysis and collaboration with teachers and support staff.
- Created IEPs and participated in ARD meetings to advocate for student needs.
- Design lesson plans for Resource Math and Reading based on student level.
- Managed teacher assistants to ensure effective implementation of accommodations and modifications in general education settings.
- Certified to teach Dyslexia and implement Reading by Design.
- Provided contact information for communication with stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Psychology
University of Houston
4302 University Dr, Houston, TX 7700412-2015
Skills
- Tactical game planning
- Program design
- Scouting reports
- Athlete health management
- Athletic development
- Resource allocation
- Team building
- Leadership coaching
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship management
- Accountability enforcement
- Time management
- Emotionally Balanced
Accomplishments
- Varsity Soccer Playoff appearance 03/2026
- 7A Girls soccer District Champions 08/2022
- 7B Basketball District Champions, 08/2022 - Present
- Dyslexia Curriculum
- Students Mental Health Certification, 06/2022 - Present
- Certified in EC-6
- PE EC-12
- Certified in Core 4-8
- Certified in SPED EC-12
- Educated/Studied Love & Logic, Theory for teachers to teach with successful behavioral management without hindering relationships.
Projects
- Developed Student Athlete Leadership Academy weekly currciulm and implementation 08/2023- Present
- Student athlete Book study, 08/2025, Facilitated girl's athletics book (Becoming a Great Team Player) study.
- Keys to Being a Great Coach, 08/2025, Present, Implemented and facilitated coach's book study.
- Life Skills and Athletics integration program, 08/2022, Present, Implemented and facilitated Girl's Athletics integrating with Life Skills students focusing on social skills.
Accolades
- Coach of the year 2024/2026
- 1st team All-District, 2006, 2007
- Pearland MVP, 2007
- 2nd team All region, 2007
- ODP state team, 2006-2008
- ODP regional team, 2007
- Mexican National Team invitation, 2006
Timeline
Head Girls Soccer Coach
Katyisd
08.2023 - Current
Head JH Girl's Track/Basketball and Soccer Coach/ PE Teacher
Haskett Junior High
08.2022 - 05.2023
Resource/Dyslexia/Coach
Haskett Junior High
08.2021 - 05.2022
Resource/ICS/Dyslexia
Jeanette Hayes Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor's of Science - Psychology
University of Houston