Trevor Burkhead
Lubbock,US
Summary
Dedicated physical educator and coach committed to develop motor skills and physical development among younger children, as well as teaching proper exercise and eating habits among older children. I encourage socialization, sportsmanship, and team spirit; motivate students so physical fitness will be an enjoyable part of life. Inspiring coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Lubbock-Cooper ISD
Lubbock, TX
07.2015 - Current
- Teaching physical education classes, both general population and special population, covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Comply with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Prepares lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Manages classroom behavior to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment during physical activities.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
- Promotes love of the game by assisting players with understanding positioning, technique, and teamwork strategies.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Evaluates players performance and provides constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Engages parents, players, and staff to maintain open, constructive communication.
Academy Director/Coach
Sting Soccer Club
Lubbock, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily operations and programming for assigned academy teams.
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of coaches while ensuring alignment with club standards and player development goals.
- Manage scheduling, field preparation, and logistical planning for academy training sessions and events.
- Build relationships with coaches, teams, and players to support recruitment and program growth.
- Address parent concerns professionally while maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Foster collaboration and accountability across academy coaching staff.
- Maintain strong visibility and engagement with players, parents, and coaches across the academy program.
Counselor
Communities in School-ACE
06.2018 - 07.2024
- Observes and promotes all rules and regulations established for ACE and its campers.
- Collaborates with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Works with children of varying ages, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutrition needs to campers.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to the supervisor.
Teacher/Coach
Borger ISD
Borger, TX, US
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of personnel and support staff engaged in administering academic departments or alumni organizations.
- Maintained an inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE
Wayland Baptist University
05-2013
Skills
- Physical Education
- Coaching
- Leadership
- Program Management
- Classroom Management
- Team Building
- Curriculum Development
- Student Development
- Sports Training
- Communication
Timeline
Academy Director/Coach
Sting Soccer Club
07.2025 - Current
Counselor
Communities in School-ACE
06.2018 - 07.2024
Teacher/Coach
Lubbock-Cooper ISD
07.2015 - Current
Teacher/Coach
Borger ISD
08.2013 - 05.2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE
Wayland Baptist University
Additional Information - Professional Achievements
- Coach of the Year: 2014, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2022
- Established Lubbock-Cooper Soccer's inaugural season
- Built soccer program with 7 playoff appearances (2018-2024)
- Secured 3 district titles (2019, 2020, 2022), along with 7 playoff wins throughout that time.
Personal Information
Title: Physical Education Teacher and Coach