Troy Dodd
Clinton,IA
Summary
Dedicated educator and coach with a strong background in organizational and communication skills. I appreciate and encourage collaboration with colleagues. I am a person who puts academics ahead of sports, encourages athletes to get involved, and be role models for younger athletes. I strongly encourage fundamentals, sportsmanship, and hard work to help student-athletes achieve their maximum potential in sports.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior/At-Risk Teacher
Clinton Community School District
Clinton , IA
08.2007 - Current
- Implemented and monitored IEPs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers about assignments.
- Communicated with parents about progress or concerns regarding their child.
- Created behavior plans to decrease behaviors of concern.
- Worked with general education students in developing and working on coping skills.
- Created behavior plans and lessons to provide coping skills for behaviors of concern.
- Worked with behavior team and created plans to increase success of the general education students in the classroom.
Athletic Director
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Clinton , IA
08.2000 - 06.2007
- Led development of athletic programs to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Coordinated schedules for interscholastic competitions, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Managed equipment inventory and procurement processes to maintain quality standards.
- Organized fundraising events to support athletic programs and improve facilities.
- Established policies for compliance with school district and state athletic regulations.
- Monitored student-athlete academic performance to ensure eligibility for participation.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure well-being of athletes during practices and games.
- Developed and managed athletic budgets.
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
- Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory.
- Scheduled practice times for teams in accordance with facility availability.
- Reviewed student grades for eligibility reasons and collected paperwork concerning annual physicals.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised coaches and staff members.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for away games.
- Managed all travel and transportation arrangements to help athletes participate in away games and out-of-state tournaments.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for purchasing of sporting equipment and apparel.
- Hired and trained talented coaches, resulting in team of well-developed, disciplined athletes.
- Actively sought out sponsorships from businesses or organizations in order to increase funding opportunities.
Coaching Middle School Football
Clinton Community School District
Clinton , IA
08.2007 - Current
- Monitored players' academic progress to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Attended mandatory coaching meetings.
- Assisted with equipment management by inventorying supplies before each season began.
- Encouraged teamwork among players to foster a positive environment for learning.
- Instructed players on the fundamentals of football, such as tackling, blocking, passing, and catching.
- Facilitated meetings between faculty members, coaches and parents about upcoming competitions.
- Created an atmosphere that emphasized respect, discipline, hard work, motivation and fun.
- Organized and led team practices, ensuring proper warm-up and stretching exercises.
Clinton Middle School Basketball Coach
Clinton Community School District
Clinton , IA
08.2020 - Current
Varsity Softball Coach
Camanche School District
Camanche , IA
05.2007 - 07.2012
- Developed tailored training programs to enhance individual player skills and team cohesion.
- Implemented effective game strategies to optimize performance during competitive matches.
- Facilitated communication between athletes, parents, and school administration to foster a supportive environment.
- Coached athletes in sportsmanship and teamwork principles, promoting a positive team culture.
- Organized and led team meetings to discuss goals, expectations, and performance feedback.
- Evaluated individual and team performance regularly to inform future training sessions.
- Mentored assistant coaches to improve their coaching techniques and team management skills.
- Designed practice drills focused on skill enhancement and game readiness.
- Scheduled and coordinated practice sessions to maximize team development and readiness.
- Managed game day logistics, including equipment setup and player warm-up routines.
- Developed and implemented practice plans to improve team performance.
- Collaborated with other coaches in order to maximize resources available for training purposes.
- Served as a role model for student athletes by demonstrating sportsmanship and integrity both on and off the field.
- Organized and managed game day operations including pre-game warm-ups, line-ups, and post-game wrap up activities.
- Monitored academic progress of student athletes by reviewing grades and attendance records.
- Attended conferences or seminars related to softball coaching techniques in order to stay current on industry trends.
- Enforced safety regulations during practices or games to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
Varsity Softball Coach
Prince of Peace Catholic Schools
Clinton , IA
05.1998 - 07.2006
Varsity Boys Golf Coach
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Clinton, IA
08.2000 - 05.2006
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Clinton, IA05-2007
Endorsement Special Ed. Strat II BD, LD, ID
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA05-2009
Skills
- Organization
- Communication
- Developing practice plans
- Team management
- Safety supervision
- Game strategy implementation
- Monitoring academic progress
- Athlete mentoring
Accomplishments
Big East Conference Coach of the Year 2004
Affiliations
Bicycling, Hiking, Exercise, Golf, Special Olympics Coach, Pony League Baseball Board 2005 - 2009
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinton Middle School Basketball Coach
Clinton Community School District
08.2020 - Current
Behavior/At-Risk Teacher
Clinton Community School District
08.2007 - Current
Coaching Middle School Football
Clinton Community School District
08.2007 - Current
Varsity Softball Coach
Camanche School District
05.2007 - 07.2012
Athletic Director
Prince of Peace Catholic School
08.2000 - 06.2007
Varsity Boys Golf Coach
Prince of Peace Catholic School
08.2000 - 05.2006
Varsity Softball Coach
Prince of Peace Catholic Schools
05.1998 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Endorsement Special Ed. Strat II BD, LD, ID
Morningside College