Staten Detample
Oxford,Mississippi
Summary
Retired Army Platoon Sergeant with extensive experience in team leadership, physical training, and high-pressure operational environments. Proven success in training, mentoring, and motivating individuals to achieve peak performance while maintaining discipline, safety, and mission readiness. Brings 10 years of high school wrestling experience as an athlete and 2 years of coaching experience, including coaching high school boys’ and girls’ wrestling and currently coaching lacrosse. Demonstrated ability to develop athletes across varying skill levels, enhance strength, stamina, and technique, and implement effective training programs grounded in sound strategy and rules knowledge. Adaptable and results-driven leader with a strong commitment to fostering teamwork, resilience, and a culture of excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Regents School of Oxford
Oxford, MS
11.2025 - Current
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Regents school of Oxford
Oxford, New York
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing game strategies and practice plans for athletes.
- Collaborated with head coach to implement training programs and drills.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive practice plan to improve team performance.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
Clinical Assistant
Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center
Oxford, Mississippi
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in patient intake and managed confidential health information.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care processes.
- Assisted clinicians in delivering therapy sessions for adolescents in recovery.
- Supported daily activities to promote positive social interactions among clients.
- Organized group activities to enhance coping skills and emotional well-being.
- Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.
ROTC Instructor
University Of Mississippi Ole Miss
Oxford, MS
04.2023 - 09.2025
- Designed curricula for courses in collaboration with fellow instructors.
- Utilized technology and multimedia presentations to enhance classroom engagement.
- Facilitated student discussions on course material to foster understanding.
- Maintained detailed records of student information, attendance, and performance metrics, providing regular reports to parents and administrators.
- Introduced debate-style settings to promote active participation and critical thinking among students.
- Demonstrated effective skills and strategies to improve concept comprehension.
- Engaged students through interactive lectures and discussions, cultivating an inclusive learning environment.
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
Oxford High School
Oxford, MS
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Supervised weight training sessions with individual or group athletes.
- Facilitated post-match discussions with wrestlers about match performances.
- Mentored players one-on-one on techniques to boost confidence.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed practice plans to enhance team skills and performance.
- Assisted head coach in strategizing match preparation and tactics.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Fort Riley, KS
01.2016 - 04.2023
- Controlled platoon in mounted and dismounted operations.
- Coordinated with other staff officers for necessary supplies, services and support for the platoon's mission readiness.
- Ensured compliance with orders from higher headquarters.
- Evaluated personnel periodically on job performance and occupational-related strengths and weaknesses.
- Supervised the preparation of all platoon documents including reports, evaluations, rosters.
- Monitored the progress of individual soldiers in order to ensure that they are meeting their goals and objectives.
- Conducted physical training and ensured all Soldiers achieved required fitness levels.
- Provided instruction on weapons systems, tactics, and techniques to junior enlisted personnel.
- Enforced safety protocols at all times while conducting hazardous tasks such as demolitions.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
Education
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IASkills
- Team leadership and motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal skills
- Physical training and safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Practice planning and compliance
Affiliations
Volunteer Youth Group Leader- Community Church, Oxford MS (2023-Present)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Regents School of Oxford
11.2025 - Current
Clinical Assistant
Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center
06.2025 - 09.2025
Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Regents school of Oxford
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
Oxford High School
10.2023 - 02.2025
ROTC Instructor
University Of Mississippi Ole Miss
04.2023 - 09.2025
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
01.2016 - 04.2023
Upper Iowa University