Joshua Thomas
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Summary
Seasoned Athletic Coordinator with a proven track record at Bastrop ISD, excelling in strategic planning and servant leadership. Expert in budget management and risk mitigation, I've maintained zero UIL discrepancies. My effective communication and problem-solving skills have significantly enhanced program success and brand development.
Program growth and player development across all sports takes precedent. Acceptance and family driven culture of providing support to all programs which provides opportunity for athletes to participate in multiple sports must be the forefront of our program.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Coordinator / Head Football
Bastrop ISD
05.2021 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of High School and Middle School Athletic Programs, including schedules, budgets, academic progress, discipline, facility management, and more.
- Facilitated hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
- Worked in conjunction with Campus Administration in developing master schedule, discipline matrix, academic planning, facility improvement, and more.
- Worked in conjunction with Head Coaches of programs to assure athletes were able to participate in multiple sports.
- Worked in conjunction with Athletic Training Staff to keep all coaches in compliance with UIL CCP, CPR, First Aid Response, Rank One, and Injury Management.
- Upheld standards and guidelines set by UIL, THSCA, and Bastrop ISD. Zero discrepancies or reports filed for violations.
- Voting Member representing CCHS in all DEC meetings and hearings.
Offensive Coordinator / Head Baseball / Special Ed
Bastrop ISD
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared season's offensive playbook and coordinated offensive players and staff during games.
- Reviewed and analyzed gameplay film with players to identify team's offensive tendencies, as well as opponents' defensive tendencies.
- Created and implemented training plan to prepare players to execute offensive strategies.
- Complete Oversight of CCHS Baseball Program from schedule, practice plans, opponent analysis and breakdown, coaches training, academic progress, fundraising, budget management, and more.
Special Teams Coord. / Head Baseball / Special Ed
Bastrop ISD
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Assisted with day-to-day operations in Football Program, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Designed and implemented playbook and strategies based on opponent tendencies and scouting reports.
- Oversight of CCHS Baseball Program from top to bottom.
Offensive Coordinator / Head Baseball
Smithville ISD
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Prepared season's offensive playbook and coordinated offensive players and staff during games.
- Reviewed and analyzed gameplay film with players to identify team's offensive tendencies, as well as opponents' defensive tendencies.
- Created and implemented training plan to prepare players to execute offensive strategies.
- Developed understanding of team's individual and collective strengths and weaknesses to select best plays and maneuvers against given opponent.
- Worked in conjunction with Athletic Director/Head Football Coach and Campus Administration to ensure all staff were in compliance with UIL CCP, District Policies, and Rank One.
Quarterbacks Coach / Assistant Baseball / Teacher
Bastrop ISD
08.2008 - 07.2014
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Complete oversight of Quarterback play, training, drill design and progression based on needs and offensive gamelan.
- Assisted in academic progress of both football and baseball programs.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX11-2019
Bachelor of Exercise And Sports Science - Exercise And Sports Science
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08-2006
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
Bastrop05-2000
Skills
- Servant Leadership Style / Lead by Example
- Effective and Efficient Communication
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Financial Responsibility through Budget Management and Effective Fundraising
- Recruiting Knowledge and Connections
- Professionalism
- Safety and Risk Management and Implementation Strategies
- Problem Solving Strategies
- Brand Development through Social Media Marketing
Accomplishments
- Since serving as AC/Head Football Coach, the football program has experienced tremendous growth. Starting with 92 athletes in 2021, we have grown to nearly 160 participants. Under my leadership we have seen growth overall in athletics with less than 400 participants to now nearly 600 participating in sports across campus.
- Academic progress has improved from a 15% failure rate each six weeks to a 7% failure rate. We have also raised our Academic Achievement Honor Rate from 27% to and average of 38%.
- Under my leadership we have had 1st XC runner qualify for State Meet (2023), Volleyball Playoff Appearance (2023), Boys Basketball Playoff Appearance (2024) and 1st Playoff Win in CCHS History, multiple athletes advancing to Regionals in XC and Track & Field (2020-2024).
- Oversaw the recruitment and NCAA qualifications of over 35 athletes advancing their careers after high school.
- Helped lead Smithville Football to playoffs (2014) and CCHS Baseball (2014 and 2019).
Timeline
Athletic Coordinator / Head Football
Bastrop ISD
05.2021 - Current
Offensive Coordinator / Head Baseball / Special Ed
Bastrop ISD
06.2020 - 05.2021
Special Teams Coord. / Head Baseball / Special Ed
Bastrop ISD
08.2016 - 05.2020
Offensive Coordinator / Head Baseball
Smithville ISD
08.2014 - 07.2016
Quarterbacks Coach / Assistant Baseball / Teacher
Bastrop ISD
08.2008 - 07.2014
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Exercise And Sports Science - Exercise And Sports Science
Texas State University
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
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