RASHARD THURSTON

· Developed robust community partnerships to address the critical shortage of coaches throughout Texas while creating training opportunities for university students.

· Proposed and developed the following programs aimed at improving the retention of K-12 coaches and development of new coaches.

• Texas High School Coaching Association ROCK Mentorship Program
• Coach for L.I.F.E. (Leadership, Integrity, Fundamentals, & Excellence)
• Undergraduate Coaching Certification Program
• Veterans Coaching Program
• Student Coaching Association
• FCTA (Future Coaches of Texas Association)

· Coordinated logistics for Coaching Academy activities and events.

· Supervised and directed programs by creating policies to reflect business practices.

Communicated project status, requirements and deadlines to stakeholders

• Promoted diverse and inclusive culture with team and athletics program.
• Collaborated with Head Coach to plan and coordinate practice sessions.
• Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
• Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
• Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
• Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
• Consulted with Head Coach and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
• Attended events of prospective players, met with families and presented recruitment proposals.

• Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
• Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
• Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
• Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
• Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
• Studied and stayed abreast of current topics in education.
• Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.

• Compiled scores and other athletic records to maintain proper documentation.
• Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
• Managed inventory and ordered new materials, uniforms and equipment for team needs.
• Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
• Coordinated fundraising events to raise money for sports equipment and travel expenses.
• Reorganized and instituted new systems for video coordination, scouting, and team travel.
• Oversaw travel budgetary functions for the women basketball team.
• Served as the liaison between the coaching staff and NU's strength and conditioning, academic counseling, admissions, and sports medicine staff.
• Served as interim assistant coach during the July recruiting period.
• Assisted with athletics management tasks provided by organization.

• Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
• Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
• Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
• Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
• Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
• Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
• Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.

• Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
• Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.

• Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
• Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
• Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
• Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
• Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
• Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
• Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.

• Monitored adherence to team rules and regulations with conduct, appearance and class attendance.
• Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
• Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
• Mentored, tutored and instructed students after school and during planning times.
• Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
• Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
• Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
• Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
• Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
• Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
• Managed inventory and ordered new materials, uniforms and equipment for team needs.

• Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
• Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
• Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
• Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions.
• Provided tactical and technical guidance to facilitate unit duties.
• Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
• Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
• Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
• Arranged and followed preventive maintenance schedules.
• Completed diagnostics on generator components.
• Prepared appropriate maintenance forms and records for accountability.
• Performed generator troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment.
• Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large generators.