RALSTON HENRY
Wichita
Summary
Dedicated and reliable physical education teacher who has taught from Pre-Primary to Secondary levels for twenty years. Certified IAAF Level 4 coach for fifteen years, mentoring athletes across the British Virgin Islands. IAAF Level 1 lecturer across the English-speaking Caribbean countries.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher, Lecturer, Coach
08.2001 - 01.2022
- Develop and adapt lesson plans
- Work with students of varying abilities to make physical education fun
- Promote sportsmanship, development, and coordination skills
- 17-year World Athletics lecturer
- 17-year level 4 coach
- Physical trainer
- World Junior and Youth Championship, Youth Olympics, CARIFTA coach
- 19+ year coach in Track and Field
- 3+ year physical trainer for the BVIFA women’s and men’s national team
- Assisted in planning and executing campus-wide events, including the Health Fair, Clash of the Colleges, and Fight Night
- - Supported facility operations, including equipment setup and monitoring activity spaces
- - Engaged with diverse student populations to promote wellness, recreation, and event participation
- - Gained experience in leadership, teamwork, and sports event logistics in a collegiate recreation environment
- Practicum – Wichita State University Track and Field – Spring 2025
- - Shadowed and worked under the Head Coach of the Wichita State Track and Field Team
- - Assisted with daily training sessions, athlete warm-ups, and practice logistics
- - Observed and learned coaching techniques, athlete performance evaluation, and program management
- - Gained hands-on experience in collegiate athletics and team operations at the Division I level
Education
Certified Talent Identification and Youth Development Coach -
IAAF
BA - Sport Management and Recreation
Wichita State University
Certificate - Sports Administration
BVIOC
01.2012
Coaching Certificate - women’s soccer
01.2010
Associates Diploma - Physical Ed. And Science
G.C. Foster College
Jamaica01.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
BVI
06.2001
Skills
- Certification in coaching kids’ athletics
- Leading the IAAF Athletics program in BVI schools
- Accreditation in the NACAC Coaching Association
- BVIOC/PANAM Certification for Sport for Life
- Experience in coaching logistics and coordination
- Youth Development coach
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Voice President of BVIAA
- Voice of the BVI Olympics committee
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher, Lecturer, Coach
08.2001 - 01.2022
BA - Sport Management and Recreation
Wichita State University
Certificate - Sports Administration
BVIOC
Coaching Certificate - women’s soccer
Associates Diploma - Physical Ed. And Science
G.C. Foster College
High School Diploma - undefined
BVI
Certified Talent Identification and Youth Development Coach -
IAAF