Diane Chapin
Fernley,Nv
Summary
Hard working and successful coach and educator that inspires both athletes and students to always do their best they're capable of doing each day. Dedicated teacher and coach offering 28 years of experience in education and 32 years in coaching. Resourceful and passionate mentor with an adaptable and approachable style. Committed to creating a championship culture for students and athletes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Varsity Softball Coach
Lyon County School District - Fernley High School
1996.02 - Current
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations over 1,000 times.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Educated over 700 players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Helped 25 former and current athletes get recruited to play at all college levels.
High School Mathematics Teacher
Lyon County School District - Fernley High School
1995.08 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Nevada's core educational standards
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to 5,000 high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance
Education
Masters - Coaching And Athletic Administration
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA12.2022
Teacher Certification - Secondary Education
Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, NV05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Finance
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV12.1989
Skills
- Instructional design
- Curriculum Development
- Secondary education
- Budgeting
- Fundraising
- Game Scheduling
- Facility Maintenance
- Player Development
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Team Building
Accomplishments
Head Varsity softball coach at Fernley High School for 28 seasons in which only failed to make the post season two times. Lead her team to 19 appearances in the State tournament, 12 times in the Championship game and 6 state titles, the most recent one in 2022.
Additional Information
Competed for the University of Nevada-Reno softball team as a catcher and infielder for 4 years.
Volunteers as the President for the Fernley Youth Softball League- Works with the City of Fernley office and the community to bring affordable opportunities for girls in Fernley to participate in softball.
Organizes and manages 2 fundraisers yearly to provide Fernley high school softball players extra opportunities to travel and play good levels of competition in out of state tournaments.
Timeline
Head Varsity Softball Coach
Lyon County School District - Fernley High School
1996.02 - Current
High School Mathematics Teacher
Lyon County School District - Fernley High School
1995.08 - Current
Masters - Coaching And Athletic Administration
Concordia University Irvine
Teacher Certification - Secondary Education
Sierra Nevada College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Finance
University of Nevada - Reno
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