Rick Sluder
Columbus,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with a proven track record at Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, leading teams to state championships and fostering academic excellence. Expert in curriculum implementation and student-athlete engagement, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and USATF Level-1 certification. Skilled in building relationships and enhancing team culture for optimal performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher & Head Cross Country/ Track Coach
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
08.2018 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Led all levels of designing training plans, season plans, travel, team camp, and hiring of assistant coaches.
- Coached IHSAA Team State Champions in Girls Cross Country, relay state champions in both boys and girls track, the state high jump champion, and All-State athletes in 14 of the 16 Indiana events.
Teacher & Head Cross Country / Track Coach
School Town of Munster
08.2007 - 06.2018
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Franklin College
08.2001 - 05.2003
- Facilitated team building activities and camps to improve communication, collaboration and team culture.
- Developed relationships with athletes to provide ongoing support, improvement, and encouragement.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Implemented current, science-based training methods and planning to raise the level of competition.
- Assisted in recruiting, hosting, and building relationships with potential recruits.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2000
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Student-Athlete Engagement
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Curriculum and Training Plan Implementation
- Student-Athlete rapport
- Cultural Sensitivity
- USATF Level-1 Certified
Accomplishments
- Member of Nike-Sponsored Indiana Invaders
- Presenter at coaching clinics on topics from distance running, relays, jumps, and sprints tp team culture
- Multiple Coach of the Year awards at both the State and Conference levels
- Former Vice-President, President, and Clinic Director for the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches
- Twelve-time letter winner, team captain, and school record holder, and two-time winner of the Presidential Scholar Athlete of the Year at Indiana State University
Timeline
Teacher & Head Cross Country/ Track Coach
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
08.2018 - Current
Teacher & Head Cross Country / Track Coach
School Town of Munster
08.2007 - 06.2018
Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Franklin College
08.2001 - 05.2003
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Purdue University Calumet
Bachelor of Arts - History
Indiana State University
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