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STEPHEN WIGGINS

Athletic Executive
Pearland,TX
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STEPHEN WIGGINS

Overview

39
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Austin High School-Houston ISD
Houston, TX

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH/MAGNET COORDINATOR
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed staff of professional coaches, and developed game plans, tactics, techniques, formations, and strategies for the varsity football program
  • Acted as leader and role model for young men on football team
  • Led the school’s Magnet program to attract new students to our Maritime and Teaching Professions pathways
  • Negotiated and secured over $100,000 in funding from Chevron, Inc. for the Magnet program in 2025
  • Negotiated and secured $15,000 in funding from The Port of Houston for the Magnet program in 2025
  • Negotiated and secured $20,000 in funding from the Houston Texans for the football program in 2025
  • Negotiated and secured 50 laptop computers (valued at approx. $15,000) from AT&T and CompuDopt for graduating seniors in 2025
  • Started/Implemented The Winners Circle (TWC) Guest Speakers Series

Student Athlete International (SAI)

CEO/FOUNDER
01.2009 - Current

Job overview

  • Company Overview: 501(c)(3)
  • Obtained scholarships, totaling over $25 million, for student athletes across the country
  • 100% success rate in securing college opportunities for our clients
  • Wrote/published “Bulletproof Recruiting” to help families obtain scholarships for student athletes

Nimitz High School
Houston, TX

ONLINE LEARNING DEPT HEAD/ ASSOC HEAD FOOTBALL COACH/ RECRUITING COORD
01.2017 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Managed, directed and mentored team of educators within the ONLINE LEARNING department
  • Successfully obtained athletic scholarships for over 90 high-character student athletes in various sports
  • Managed, directed and supervised team of professional coaches in the absence of Campus Athletic Director
  • Reported directly to District Athletic Director as needed
  • Helped students get back on track academically, to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among students.
  • Developed strong interdepartmental relationships to improve communication and collaboration to achieve improved student success.

South Cameron High School
South Cameron, LA

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
01.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Managed all coaches and sports programs at the school
  • Obtained football scholarships for 2 student athletes. (1st in over 20 years for this 1A school)
  • Started/Implemented Bushido Young Men’s Training Program
  • Held the first NFL Player Day Camp
  • Coached player (Caleb Little) who was #1 in the state in interceptions (INTs)

Pickering High School
Pickering, LA

ASSISTANT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH/ SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
01.2010 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Obtained football scholarships for 15 student athletes. (1st in over 15 years)
  • Ensured compliance with NCAA regulations through diligent record keeping of athletes'' eligibility status and scholarship information.
  • Placed entire Social Studies curriculum online for students
  • Implemented a new process that gave student instant feedback on academic performance in my class
  • Increased passing rate to 100% in my social studies classes
  • Recognized by Principal for INCREASE in student performance on social studies section of standardized tests

South Houston High School
Pasadena, TX

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / MATH TEACHER
01.2004 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Secured athletic scholarships for 12 student athletes
  • Assisted team to first playoff berth in 15 years
  • Recognized by Principal for student achievement in Algebra 1 classes
  • Developed "Black Belt' Algebra program to INCREASE student achievement in my Algebra 1 classes
  • Had HIGHEST test scores in the school district in Algebra 1 scores four consecutive years
  • Implemented Freshman Orientation program for school by getting local celebrities to participate and fund raise.

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX

NASA LIASION /ASST. ATHLETIC DIR. / DIR. NCAA ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT
01.2002 - 01.2004

Job overview

ASST ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

  • Oversaw athletic budgets and personnel staffing in the Dept. of Athletics
  • Devised strategies to fund athletic scholarships

DIR. NCAA ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT

  • Built Academic Enhancement Computer Lab (AEC) at Prairie View A&M University. Secured funding for AEC from corporate (Compaq), Government (NASA), and education (NCAA & Prairie View ) entities to build, staff, and maintain this state-of-the-art facility.

NASA LIASION

  • Hired 15 Prairie View graduates into full-time positions at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). from 2002-04.
  • Started the Prairie View/NASA Cooperative Education program, designed to attract and hire Prairie View graduates to the space program at NASA/JSC.

Johnson Space Center
Houston, TX

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, NASA
01.1993 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Eliminated employee grievances in my department in one year, saving over $300K over the previous year.
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH, Defensive Backs
01.1990 - 01.1994

Job overview

  • Managed equipment inventory and maintenance, providing a safe environment for players during practice and games.
  • Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
  • Assisted head coach in recruiting talented players, resulting in a stronger roster.
  • Improved player skills through personalized training sessions tailored to individual needs.

United States Dept. of Defense (DoD)
Houston, TX

RESEARCH ANALYST
01.1987 - 01.1993

Job overview

  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
  • Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of various intervention programs across the country and world to get more women and minorities to pursue professions in science, engineering, and technology.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER, Starter on Grey Cup championship team
01.1989 - 01.1990

Job overview

  • Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals by WINNING the Grey Cup Championship

Cleveland Browns

PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER, Defensive Back
07.1987 - 09.1987

Job overview

  • Signed with the Cleveland Browns before graduation
  • Sustained season-ending injury in training camp

Summary

Experienced with strategic planning and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Uses strong leadership capabilities to inspire and motivate teams toward success—track record of leveraging financial acumen and stakeholder relationships to drive business growth. Successful Executive with over 30 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives.

Education

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX

Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
08.1983 - 05.1988

University Overview

  • Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
  • Elected Captain of the football team
  • Awarded Defensive Co-MVP
  • Signed with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL before graduation
  • 3.5 years in the Electrical Engineering degree program

Accomplishments

  • As the Magnet Coordinator, I was the key facilitator in making the Chevron-Austin High School Industry Partnership a reality. This had never been done in the 81-year history of Austin High School (built in 1936). The Chevron partnership produced over $100K in funding to Austin High School's Maritime Magnet Program in 2025 and propelled Austin HS to one of the top Magnet programs in Texas.
  • Assisted in the planning, coordinating, and execution of a 5-day cruise from Houston to Cozumel, Mexico, for 19 senior Maritime Magnet students in 2025.
  • Negotiated, secured, and ultimately won the $20,000 award from the Houston Texans of the NFL for the Austin High School Football program in 2025.
  • Secured college scholarships for three football players in 2025. Only one player had signed from Austin High School in the last 5 years.
  • Secured college scholarships for over 90 student athletes at Aldine Nimitz High School over six years, totaling over $15 million (2016-2021)
  • Developed an Industry Partnership with AT&T, resulting in six Austin High School students getting jobs with AT&T in 2025.
  • Secured an agreement with ComputDopt, Inc. and AT&T, resulting in 50 senior students receiving new laptop computers for graduation in 2025.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team assignments

Team management

Game strategy planning

Customer focus

Executive presence

Talent development

Succession planning

Negotiation

Analytical and critical thinker

Adaptable and flexible

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Stock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancementCompany Culture

Affiliations

  • TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ASSOCIATION
  • NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NFLPA)
  • NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
  • CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE ALUMNI ASSOCIAITION
  • KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH/MAGNET COORDINATOR

Austin High School-Houston ISD
01.2022 - Current

ONLINE LEARNING DEPT HEAD/ ASSOC HEAD FOOTBALL COACH/ RECRUITING COORD

Nimitz High School
01.2017 - 01.2022

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

South Cameron High School
01.2016 - 01.2017

ASSISTANT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH/ SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Pickering High School
01.2010 - 01.2016

CEO/FOUNDER

Student Athlete International (SAI)
01.2009 - Current

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / MATH TEACHER

South Houston High School
01.2004 - 01.2008

NASA LIASION /ASST. ATHLETIC DIR. / DIR. NCAA ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT

Prairie View A&M University
01.2002 - 01.2004

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, NASA

Johnson Space Center
01.1993 - 01.2003

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH, Defensive Backs

Texas Southern University
01.1990 - 01.1994

PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER, Starter on Grey Cup championship team

Saskatchewan Roughriders
01.1989 - 01.1990

PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER, Defensive Back

Cleveland Browns
07.1987 - 09.1987

RESEARCH ANALYST

United States Dept. of Defense (DoD)
01.1987 - 01.1993

Prairie View A&M University

Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
08.1983 - 05.1988