Norman Douglas Cornwell
Mechanicsville,MD
Summary
Dynamic Athletic Director and Head Coach with a proven track record at THE KING'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, enhancing team performance and sportsmanship. Expert in athletic program development and fostering positive relationships, achieving a 100% college graduation rate among student-athletes. Skilled in motivating students and creating safe learning environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director & Head Boys Varsity Basketball & Cross Country Coach
THE KING'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
07.2024 - Current
- Leads the boys varsity basketball team, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Improved team performance and sportsmanship
- Developed and implemented successful athletic programs
- Improved overall team GPA from 3.0 to 3.7
- 100% High School to College graduation rate with all student athletes receiving scholarships
- Oversaw athletic programs, developing strategies that enhanced participation and student engagement
- Developed and implemented athletic policies, procedures, and budgets to ensure operational efficiency
- Coordinates scheduling, transportation, and facilities management for athletic events
- Supervises and evaluates coaches, ensuring alignment with school mission and values
- Fostered positive relationships with parents, students, and community stakeholders to support program success
- Ensures compliance with conference, state, and national athletic regulations
Margaret Brent Middle Head Varsity Basketball Coach
ST. MARY'S COUNTY RECREATION AND PARKS
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies, training sessions, and coaching techniques to enhance basketball program effectiveness.
- Coordinated development and promotion initiatives for basketball program to increase community engagement and participation.
- Monitored student athletes' performance and behavior to ensure adherence to team standards and foster personal growth during practices and games.
Head Varsity Basketball Coach
LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered comprehensive instruction to enhance skills and knowledge of student-athletes.
- Directed all program activities to ensure smooth functioning
- Increased team wins and improved player development
- Increased overall team GPA from 2.9 to 3.3
- Cultivated strong relationships with players and parents to foster a supportive team environment.
- Implemented game strategies and training plans to maximize team performance and player development.
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
CHOPTICON HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for coaching, character development, and providing direction to student athletes
- Improved player skills and teamwork
- Developed players for varsity team transition
- Fostered positive team culture and sportsmanship
- Increased team GPA from 3.0 to 3.6
Head Freshmen Basketball Coach & Varsity Assistant Cross Country Coach
NORTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for coaching, character development, and providing direction to student athletes
- Managed and supervised athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions
- Used various instructional techniques and media to meet student athletes' needs
- Developed players for JV and varsity team transition
Head Freshman Basketball Coach & Varsity Assistant Cross Country Coach
NORTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for coaching, character development, and providing direction to student athletes
- Managed and supervised athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions
- Used various instructional techniques and media to meet student athletes' needs
- Developed players for JV and varsity team transition
Head Assistant Coach
LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL
01.2006 - 01.2008
- The Head Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach by coaching student athletes, recruiting, monitoring student athlete academic progress, scheduling, managing travel, and overseeing the discipline, conduct, and image of the student athlete
- Generated and incorporated learning strategies for students with learning disabilities
- Assisted the Head Basketball coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
- Organized and directed individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head Basketball coach
- Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head Basketball coach informed of the athletic performance of students
- Assisted with determining game strategy and supervising athletes during practices and competition
Education
Associates Degree - General Studies
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD01-2005
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE01-2005
High School Diploma -
Thomas Stone High School
St. Charles, MD01-2001
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Supervision
- Presentation
- Group facilitation
- Motivating students
- Sportsmanship behavior
- Conduct management
- Creating safe learning environments
- Quality coaching
- Instruction
- Curriculum development
- Organizational skills
- Deadline-driven
- Independent professional judgment
- Conflict resolution
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Active listening
- Emotional control
- Open-mindedness
- Team spirit building
- Rule enforcement
- Skill instruction
- Technique demonstration
- Athletic program development
- Event management
- Team building
- Motivational skills
- Athletic department services
- Staff recruiting
- Player/Coach relations
- Player development
Affiliations
- Morgan Wooten Basketball Camp Counselor, 01/01/02, Present
- Basketball Breakfast Club, 01/01/18, Present
- Southern Maryland Kings AAU Organization, 01/01/22, Present
- Mentor - Focus Elite Sports and Mentoring, 01/01/13, Present
- Basketball Trainer, 01/01/01, Present
- St. Mary's Recreation and Park Youth Football and Basketball, 01/01/13, 01/01/19
- Charles County Recreation and Parks Football and Basketball, 01/01/05, 01/01/09
- Philadelphia 76ers Sports Management Internship, 01/01/04, 01/01/05
- College of Southern Maryland Camp Counselor, 01/01/01, 01/01/10
Timeline
Athletic Director & Head Boys Varsity Basketball & Cross Country Coach
THE KING'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
07.2024 - Current
Head Varsity Basketball Coach
LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL
01.2023 - 01.2024
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
CHOPTICON HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021 - 01.2023
Head Freshmen Basketball Coach & Varsity Assistant Cross Country Coach
NORTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
01.2019 - 01.2021
Margaret Brent Middle Head Varsity Basketball Coach
ST. MARY'S COUNTY RECREATION AND PARKS
01.2018 - 01.2025
Head Freshman Basketball Coach & Varsity Assistant Cross Country Coach
NORTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
01.2018 - 01.2019
Head Assistant Coach
LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL
01.2006 - 01.2008
Associates Degree - General Studies
College of Southern Maryland
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Wilmington University
High School Diploma -
Thomas Stone High School