RHONDA L. GIBBS
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Dynamic motivational speaker with a proven ability to engage diverse audiences through relatable communication. Expertise in delivering clear and impactful lectures, both in-person and online. Strong organizational skills and a creative approach foster student engagement and enhance learning experiences.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Girls Varsity Tennis Coach
Berean Christian High School
Concord, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Led the team to be the best team in our league with the number one player in the area now getting a full scholarship to Davis
Marketing Director
Global Financial Impact and WFG
Pleasanton, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Educating and protect families on Financial Literary
- Help individuals and businesses invest their money
- Provides training to agents
Boys Tennis Coach and Classroom Aide
Foothill High School
Pleasanton, CA
09.2009 - Current
- Started as a classroom one-on-one aide
- Volunteered for one year in both the Boys and Girls Tennis programs
- Worked as the Boys Assistant Coach of Varsity in the second year
- Worked as the Head Coach of the Boys JV for the past eight years
Motivational Speaker and Youth Advocate
RLG International Ministries
Pleasanton, CA
06.1982 - Current
- Delivered engaging speeches on personal development and motivation.
- Facilitated workshops to encourage community involvement and spiritual growth.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop impactful speaking topics and themes.
- Inspired diverse audiences through storytelling and personal anecdotes.
- Organized events promoting faith-based initiatives and community outreach programs.
- Trained volunteers in effective communication and presentation skills.
Girls Basketball Coach
Amador Valley High School
Pleasanton, CA
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Cultivated positive team culture through effective communication and ongoing support.
- Developed practice plans to enhance team skills and overall performance.
- Instructed players on proper techniques for shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense, and offense.
Director of Student Ministries
Destiny Christian Fellowship
Fremont, CA
06.2012 - 08.2018
- Built a Student Ministry of grades sixth - twelfth from the ground up
- Designed the monthly Student Ministry curriculum to address relevant teen issues
- Trained volunteer adults staff to facilitate Student Ministry activities
- Managed monthly Student Ministry budget and quarterly schedule
- Provided life coaching to parents, youth, and school Administrators
Teaching Tennis Professional
Club Sport Valley Vista
Walnut Creek, CA
03.2001 - 07.2015
- Helped run tennis camps, clinics, and lessons for youth and adults
- I was privileged to manage nine-teen outdoor courts for tournaments
- Trained players from De La Salle, Carondelet, and Northgate
RLG Sports Tennis Academy
RLG Sports
Dublin, CA
08.2008 - 09.2008
- Ljiljana Nanusevic is a Serbian Tennis Professional who came and taught in my tennis academy
- She is now known as one of the best coaches in Serbian in 2025
Men's and Women's Tennis Coach
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Organized both tennis programs on a collegiate level
- I was the first coach to take a player to the Southern district
College Professor
Silicon Valley College
Walnut Creek, CA
11.2000 - 08.2003
- General Education Professor
- Taught General Psychology, Psychology of Human Relations, Reading Comprehension, Writing Composition, College Algebra, Small Group Communications, and Critical Thinking
Education
Doctorate of Ministry - Theology focused on Youth Ministry
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK01.1996
Masters of Divinity - Theology
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK01.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric Communication
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA01.1985
Skills
- Pastoral leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Leadership development
- Life coaching
- Cultural competency
- Author and publisher
- Entrepreneurship
- Musical skills
- Philanthropic initiatives
Accomplishments
- Domestic and International Motivational Speaker and Workshop facilitator for 43 years
- Trained teams of Pastors and Ministers to become Motivational Speakers in several states
- One of the top 5 speakers at The International Youth Convention of the Church of God since 1998
- The first woman to be appointed to the National Youth Ministry Team of the Church of God
- Responsible for handling all functions related to pastoring, the youth minister, and daycare operations of the church
- Published Doctoral Applied Research Project entitled, 'Teaching Agape: Development of a Bi-Cultural Orientation Course to Reduce Racial Prejudice'
- Founder and CEO of RLG Sports/International Ministries (Worldwide)
- Founder and CEO of agape Always (Non-profit in CA)
- Advisory Board member and Founder of Skyline Summit Park and Recreation (Non-profit in PA)
Custom
- An Awardee of Distinction from the University of Pittsburgh Varsity Club, 2021
Timeline
Girls Varsity Tennis Coach
Berean Christian High School
09.2021 - Current
Girls Basketball Coach
Amador Valley High School
11.2018 - 11.2019
Marketing Director
Global Financial Impact and WFG
01.2014 - Current
Director of Student Ministries
Destiny Christian Fellowship
06.2012 - 08.2018
Boys Tennis Coach and Classroom Aide
Foothill High School
09.2009 - Current
RLG Sports Tennis Academy
RLG Sports
08.2008 - 09.2008
Men's and Women's Tennis Coach
Diablo Valley College
08.2006 - 05.2008
Teaching Tennis Professional
Club Sport Valley Vista
03.2001 - 07.2015
College Professor
Silicon Valley College
11.2000 - 08.2003
Motivational Speaker and Youth Advocate
RLG International Ministries
06.1982 - Current
Doctorate of Ministry - Theology focused on Youth Ministry
Oral Roberts University
Masters of Divinity - Theology
Oral Roberts University
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric Communication
University of Pittsburgh