Mike Gifford
Gallatin
Summary
Dedicated Middle School Educator and Head Softball Coach committed to fostering a positive learning environment and promoting teamwork among students and players. Cultivated strong relationships through a passion for education and sports, focusing on personal growth and development in both academic and athletic pursuits.
Being retired, I want to help others through Jesus Christ to be better people in this world today.
It is not about money in coaching but the love for people.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Social Studies Teacher/Head Softball Coach
Faith West Academy
Katy, TX
08.1993 - 06.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student understanding of historical concepts.
- Implemented interactive classroom activities that promoted critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Assessed student progress through diverse evaluation methods, ensuring comprehensive understanding of social studies content.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and providing consistent feedback to students.
- Trained players in softball techniques and strategies to enhance enjoyment and performance during games.
- Enhanced players' athletic skills and teamwork abilities through targeted practice sessions and mentorship.
- Implemented strategies to enhance players' concentration and engagement during practices and games.
- Collaborated with parents and coaches to create a supportive environment for player development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA01.2010
Skills
- skills: Softball coaching:
- develop season curriculum for practices and games
- practice drills daily-hitting- infield and outfield-base-running-communication with each other in infield and outfield situations-defensive drills and run downs- slap hitters defense
- bunting work for the short game
- strategic game analyses
- prepared the team for games
- team logistics management
- work with other coaches for practices and game prep
- check for players injuries
- academic monitoring
- mentorship and leadership and promote better skills using JV players in your practices
- checked on travel to and from games and check with AD on any changes on times and games
Accomplishments
Worked college softball camps at SFA college-1996-97
Coached travel teams -18U
Hitting coach 2000-2014
District 5 Coach of the year 2000-2002-2004-softball
District Champions -1996, 1997, 1999, 2000-2007-softball
Final Four-2000-2007-softball
2006-Softball field awarded your name-"Gifford Field"
State Team selections for players 1999-2010
graduated College -Kaplan University with Deans list Honors
Teacher of the year 1993
VFW Teacher of the Year-Private School-2000
State Champions AAA TAPPS-2000
Head Football coach in 2000-2013
TAPPS High School Football Regional finalist 2009
Houston Area Private School Football All-Star Coaches
State Champions AAA Girls basketball 1997
Houston Area TASO Show Case teams umpires
Selected to speak at FWA chapel services to students
Follower of Jesus Christ.
Timeline
Middle School Social Studies Teacher/Head Softball Coach
Faith West Academy
08.1993 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business
Kaplan University
2000 AAA Coach of the Year
Selected from all AAA coaches in the TAPPS for the year 2000.