Coaching and Playing Resume

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Education:

Ph.D. Exercise Science and Leisure Managment (University of Mississippi)
M.S. Exercise Physiology (Mississippi State University)
B.S. Sport Management, B.A. Biology (Quincy University)
A.S. Transfer Studies (Wabash Valley College)

Employment:

1998-Current:  Professor in the Department of Fitness, Wellness and Sport, Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL.
                   Program Director, Golden Eagles Older Adult Senior Fitness Program, Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL. 

Strength and Conditioning Coach: RVC Softball Program (6 times Defending NJCAA D3 National Champions

1997-1998:     Assistant Professor in the Physical Education and Sport Management Department, Quincy University, Quincy, IL. 

1993-1997:     Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education, Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, Ms.

Certifications:

Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach *E (NSCA)

Certified Level 1: Dynamic Movement Assessment (DMA)
Certified Dartfish Technologist (Dartfish, Inc.)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA)
Certified ACE Level 4 Softball Coach (Amateur Softball Association)
Certified Coach (American Sport Education Program)
Certified Sport First Aid (American Sport Education Program)
Certified First Aid, CPR, AED (American Red Cross)

Coaching History: 

Current: Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rock Valley College Softball

2013-2015: Head Coach Hatteco Trojans Men's Fastpitch Softball Team 

2010-2013: Head Coach Blackhawk Athletic Club Pride Men's Fastpitch Softball

2006-2014: Head Coach: RVC Clubberz Men's Fastpitch Softball Team

2012: Strength and Conditioning Consultant: Rock Valley College Baseball
2012: Strength and Conditioning Instructor: Stateline Fastpitch Academy

2011: Strength and Conditioning Instructor: Stateline Fastpitch Academy

2010: Assistant Softball Coach: Rock Valley College

2009: Assistant Baseball Coach: Rock Valley College
2008: Assistant Baseball Coach: Rock Valley College

2007: Assistant Softball Coach: Rock Valley College
2004: Assistant Softball Coach: Rock Valley College

2000: Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rock Valley College (Men's Basketball)

1997: Assistant Baseball Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Mississippi Valley State University
1996: Assistant Baseball Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Mississippi Valley State University
1995: Assistant Baseball Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Mississippi Valley State University
1994: Assistant Baseball Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Mississippi Valley State University

1991: Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach: University of Mississippi

1989: Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach: Sterling High School
1989: Director of baseball and softball instruction for the Sterling Park District

Awards and Honors:

2015: Inducted into the North American Fastpitch Association Wood Bat Hall of Fame.

2013: First Team All State: Wisconsin NAFA (AA Major) State Tournament
2013: Head Coach: BAC Pride Men's Fastpitch Team (Illinois ASA Wood Bat State Champions)

2012: First Team All State: Illinois ASA Open Fastpitch State Tournament
2012: Head Coach: BAC Pride Men's Fastpitch Team (Illinois ASA Wood Bat State Champions)

2011: First Team All State: Illinois ASA Wood Bat State Tournament.
2011: First Team All World: NAFA AA Major World Series

2010: Chosen as one of top 20 Male Fastpitch Players in the State of Illinois.
2010: Inducted into Illinois ASA Hall of Fame as a member of the Vandalia Freight Men's Fastpitch Team
2010: First Team All State: Illinois ASA Open Fastpitch State Tournament

2009: First Team All World: NAFA Masters 35 and Over World Series

2008: Head Coach of ISC 23 U World Champions (BAC Pride).
2008: Head Coach of ASA 23 U National Runnerups (BAC Pride)

2007: First Team All American: ASA Class A National Tournament
2007: Batting Champion: ASA Class A National Tournament (.563)

2006: First Team All American: ASA Class A National Tournament

2005: Second Team All World: NAFA A Major World Series

2004: First Team All American: ASA Men's Major National Tournament
2004: Batting Champion: ASA Men's Major National Tournament (.667)
2004: Broke ASA Men's Major record for highest average in national tournament (.667)

1998: ASA Class C: National Runner Up, Member of Memphis Autozone

1997: First Team All World: NSA World Series
1997: NSA National Runner Up, Member of Memphis Autozone

1996: ASA Class C National Runner Up: Member of Memphis Autozone

1995: First Team All World: NSA World Series
1995: NSA World Champions, Member of Memphis Autozone

1993: First Team All World: NAFA AAA World Series

1989: Second Team All American: ASA Class B Men's National Tournament

1988: Quincy University Leading Hitter: (.392)

1986: Athletic Scholarship (Baseball, Pitcher/1B), Quincy University, Quincy, IL. 

1984: Athletic Scholarship (Baseball, {Pitcher/1b} and Basketball, {Forward}), Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, IL.

1983: Special Mention All State, First Team All Conference (Basketball),  Tampico High School, Tampico, IL.

1983: First Team All Conference (Football), Offensive End & Defensive Tackle, Tampico High School, Tampico, IL.

1982: Honorable Mention All State, First Team All Conference (Basketball),  Tampico High School, Tampico, IL.

1982: First Team All Conference (Football), Offensive End, Tampico High School, Tampico, IL.