Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Tim Shepler

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Results-driven professional with a proven history of delivering high-quality outcomes and fostering well-prepared teams. Recognized for consistency and fundamental soundness, enabling teams to fully leverage their skills and talents.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Math Teacher/Head Basketball Coach

Homewood City Schools
Homewood, AL
08.1995 - 05.2025
  • Established and executed comprehensive basketball program to elevate team performance and foster individual player development
  • Cultivated positive learning environment promoting respect among teammates while nurturing atmosphere of sportsmanship.
  • Employed technology and software for game analysis, strategy formulation, and player feedback collection.
  • Coordinated with assistant coaches to devise strategies that utilized team strengths.
  • Developed strength and conditioning programs focused on elevating team performance levels.
  • Assisted in organizing fundraisers for the basketball program
  • Developed and implemented practice plans, game strategies, and drills to improve team performance.
  • Engaged with the community through outreach programs, clinics, and youth basketball
  • Instructed players in proper techniques for shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense and offense.
  • Managed assistant coaches and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.
  • Monitored athletes' academic progress, ensuring they maintained satisfactory grades.
  • Negotiated with equipment suppliers to secure high-quality gear at competitive prices.
  • Led team conditioning and skill development sessions to improve physical fitness and on-court skills.
  • Coordinated team travel arrangements including hotels, transportation, meals.
  • Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
  • Fostered a positive team environment, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
  • Conducted scouting of opponents to prepare effective game strategies to maximize chances for game success
  • Galvanized student athletes to maximize effort during both practices and games.
  • Cultivated collaborative work environment by offering support and guidance to colleagues.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
07-1992

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
05-1983

Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Budget management
  • Decision making
  • Team development
  • Strategic planning
  • Motivation strategies
  • Statistical analysis
  • Confidence building
  • Mentorship and role modeling
  • Human abilities evaluation

Affiliations

  • Athletic Tutor- Math 2021-2025
  • Board Member at Immanuel Counseling Ministries 2021-Current
  • Participated in the Lay Theology Academy at Beason Divinity School (Samford University) 2024-2025
  • Tennis Coach - Homewood HS 1995-2013
  • Went on Short Term Missions to Israel (May-August 1982), India (June 1987), Mexico (June 1988) Kenya (July 2012)
  • Spent 8 hours interviewing John Wooden ( 10 National Champion Basketball coach at UCLA) in his apartment in September 1994
  • Hobbies include: Golf, History and visiting battlefields, Reading, Apologetics, Exercising, and walking with my wife

Accomplishments

  • 662 career wins
  • 13 Area titles
  • 11 Sweet Sixteens
  • 6 Elite Eights
  • 4 Final Fours
  • 2 State Runner-ups
  • 1 State Championship (2016)
  • Coached 28 College Players
  • Recipient of the John Wooden Legacy Award for 2024 in Alabama (presented by the National High School Basketball Coaches Association

Certification

Alabama Teaching Certificate (015FF) Mathematics (thru 6/30/2026)

Educational Leadership (81PDG) (ex)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Math Teacher/Head Basketball Coach

Homewood City Schools
08.1995 - 05.2025

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education

Oral Roberts University