SHAWN SPARKS
1084 Westgrove Saginaw,TX
Summary
Experienced teacher and coach with a strong grasp of educational/athletic dynamics and a genuine passion for inspiring people. Driven by the chance to create a positive impact every day, consistently mixing enthusiasm and creativity. Acknowledged for building successful programs, effectively employing innovative strategies that actively engage athletes and cultivate their overall development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Offensive Coordinator
Saginaw High School
05.2024 - Current
- Improved offensive strategies by analyzing opponent''s game films and identifying their weaknesses.
- Improved from 4-36 previous 4 years to 11-1 Bi District Champs, including first playoff win in school history.
- First undefeated district title in EMS ISD in 30 Years
Special Teams Coordinator/Offensive Asst.
Chisholm Trail High School
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Special Teams and Slot Receivers
- Assistant Wrestling
Special Teams Coordinator/Offensive Asst.
Waxahachie High School
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Two year playoff team in arguably the toughest 6A district in the state
- Assistant Baseball
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Sachse High School
07.2016 - 05.2021
- 4 District Titles in 5 years
- 5 Straight Playoff Appearances
- Multiple kids recruited to the collegiate level
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, Assistant Track
Saginaw High School
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Brought new ideas and a spread offense to a school in only its 10th season
- Broke numerous school records in the new offense
- Established a plan and system to become an up-tempo, high intensity offense
Assistant Football, Assistant Baseball
Coppell High School
06.2009 - 05.2014
- Won district title three of five years and went to the playoffs 4 of the 5. 51-10 record
- Played the best of the best in Texas High School Football on the largest stage.
Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Football
Connally High School
06.2005 - 05.2009
- Varsity Special Teams Coordinator (Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Secondary) – Coordinated special teams as well as coaching a position group
- Varsity Assistant Basketball/Head Freshmen Basketball
- Assistant Baseball – Coached hitters and catchers in a strong district
Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach, Head Track, Head Softball
Bosqueville High School
06.2003 - 05.2005
- Broke numerous state passing and receiving record on the way quarterfinal appearance.
- Placed the entire offense on 1st or 2nd team
- Head coach of track and softball winning district titles and playoff games
Assistant Football, Assistant Baseball
Hillsboro High School
06.2002 - 05.2003
- Varsity Secondary Coach
- Varsity Running Backs Coach
- Assistant Baseball – Varsity Hitting Coach
Defensive Coordinator, Assistant Athletic Director, Baseball
Bruceville-Eddy High School
06.2000 - 05.2002
- Defensive Coordinator who led a resurgent program to its best records over the last 25 years
- Team achieved first winning record and first back-to-back winning seasons since 1985
- Total points allowed dropped over 14 points per game
- Quarterback Coach – Coached player to first team All-District both seasons
- Assistant Baseball Coach – Team had won three games over the previous 3 seasons and made a complete turnaround
- Went from an average of 15 players to over 40
Assistant Football, Assistant Basketball, Assistant Baseball
Riesel High School
06.1998 - 05.2000
- Varsity Linebacker Coach – Coached inside and outside linebackers
- Varsity Quarterback and Receiver Coach – Coached Skills players in wishbone offense while also implementing some spread concepts
Assistant Football, Assistant Basketball, Head Softball
McGregor High School
06.1997 - 05.1998
- Varsity Quarterbacks and Receiver Coach
- Varsity Secondary Coach
- Head Softball – guided 3rd year program to best record in strong district.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Exercise & Sports Studies/Social Studies
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas08-1997
Certification
- Physical Education, 6-12, Lifetime
- History, 6-12, Lifetime
- Social Studies Composite, 8-12, Current
- Special Education, EC-12, Current
- Principal, EC-12, Current
References
- Mike Peters, Athletic Coordinator/Head Football, Saginaw High School, (817) 723 - 8671
- Shane Tolleson, Head Football Coach, Waxahachie High School, (870) 243-1172
- Joe McBride, Retired Former Head Coach, Coppell High School, (469) 951 - 3761
- Lee Wiginton, Head Football, Allen High School, (254) 203 - 0178
Timeline
Offensive Coordinator
Saginaw High School
05.2024 - Current
Special Teams Coordinator/Offensive Asst.
Chisholm Trail High School
06.2023 - 05.2024
Special Teams Coordinator/Offensive Asst.
Waxahachie High School
05.2021 - 05.2023
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Sachse High School
07.2016 - 05.2021
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, Assistant Track
Saginaw High School
06.2014 - 05.2016
Assistant Football, Assistant Baseball
Coppell High School
06.2009 - 05.2014
Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Football
Connally High School
06.2005 - 05.2009
Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach, Head Track, Head Softball
Bosqueville High School
06.2003 - 05.2005
Assistant Football, Assistant Baseball
Hillsboro High School
06.2002 - 05.2003
Defensive Coordinator, Assistant Athletic Director, Baseball
Bruceville-Eddy High School
06.2000 - 05.2002
Assistant Football, Assistant Basketball, Assistant Baseball
Riesel High School
06.1998 - 05.2000
Assistant Football, Assistant Basketball, Head Softball
McGregor High School
06.1997 - 05.1998
- Physical Education, 6-12, Lifetime
- History, 6-12, Lifetime
- Social Studies Composite, 8-12, Current
- Special Education, EC-12, Current
- Principal, EC-12, Current
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise & Sports Studies/Social Studies
Tarleton State University
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