EDUCATION
M.A. in Education (Expected 12/2011)
Emphasis: Sport Leadership and Coaching
Michigan State University (MSU), E. Lansing, MI
B.S. in Physical Education, Health and Recreation (1993)
University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Yugoslavia/Serbia
CERTIFICATIONS
Teaching:
Standard Secondary Education (Phys. Ed. and Health)
Arizona Department of Education (07/2016)
Provisional Certificate, K-12
Physical Education and Health
Department of Education, State of Michigan (06/2013)
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching (Arizona)
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Soccer (Arizona)
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Volleyball (Arizona)
NFHS Concussion in Sports (Arizona)
Levels I and II Certification, Program of Athletic Coaches' Education (PACE), Institute for the Study of Youth Sports, MSU, E. Lansing, MI
Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
CPR and First Aid, American Red Cross
"What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches"
Karl Menninger
M.A. in Education (Expected 12/2011)
Emphasis: Sport Leadership and Coaching
Michigan State University (MSU), E. Lansing, MI
B.S. in Physical Education, Health and Recreation (1993)
University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Yugoslavia/Serbia
CERTIFICATIONS
Teaching:
Standard Secondary Education (Phys. Ed. and Health)
Arizona Department of Education (07/2016)
Provisional Certificate, K-12
Physical Education and Health
Department of Education, State of Michigan (06/2013)
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching (Arizona)
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Soccer (Arizona)
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Volleyball (Arizona)
NFHS Concussion in Sports (Arizona)
Levels I and II Certification, Program of Athletic Coaches' Education (PACE), Institute for the Study of Youth Sports, MSU, E. Lansing, MI
Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
CPR and First Aid, American Red Cross
"What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches"
Karl Menninger
TEACHING/COACHING EXPERIENCE
Physical Education and Health, Volleyball/Soccer Coach (2008-Present)
Mohave High School, Bullhead City, AZ
-Teaching regular and advanced physical education classes
-Head Coach for Boys' Soccer Program
-Head Coach for Girls' Volleyball Program
Graduate Teaching Assistant (01/08-05/08)
Department of Kinesiology, MSU, E. Lansing, MI
-Taught soccer and volleyball classes to the undergraduate students
-Provided instruction in basic and intermediate skills, as well as rules of the
games and officiating
Youth Coach (2004-Present)
Parks and Recreation Departments, Haslett & Lansing, MI and Bullhead City, AZ
-Introduced soccer to "little kickers", emphasizing fun and safe play
-Started instructional "Youth Volleyball League" in Bullhead City
Girls Volleyball Coach
Everett High School, Lansing, MI (2001-04)
Lansing Area Volleyball Association, LAVA (2000)
-Taught fundamentals, advanced technique, and tactical plays
Boys and Girls Soccer Coach
Laingsburg High School, Laingsburg, MI (2001-04)
-Head Coach for Soccer Programs at Laingsburg HS
Women's Volleyball Coach
Pegasus Volleyball Club, Ter Apel, The Netherlands (1998-99)
Post Sport Club, Nuremberg, Germany (1995-97)
-Coached high-level strategy and techniques to advanced players
Physical Education and Health, Volleyball/Soccer Coach (2008-Present)
Mohave High School, Bullhead City, AZ
-Teaching regular and advanced physical education classes
-Head Coach for Boys' Soccer Program
-Head Coach for Girls' Volleyball Program
Graduate Teaching Assistant (01/08-05/08)
Department of Kinesiology, MSU, E. Lansing, MI
-Taught soccer and volleyball classes to the undergraduate students
-Provided instruction in basic and intermediate skills, as well as rules of the
games and officiating
Youth Coach (2004-Present)
Parks and Recreation Departments, Haslett & Lansing, MI and Bullhead City, AZ
-Introduced soccer to "little kickers", emphasizing fun and safe play
-Started instructional "Youth Volleyball League" in Bullhead City
Girls Volleyball Coach
Everett High School, Lansing, MI (2001-04)
Lansing Area Volleyball Association, LAVA (2000)
-Taught fundamentals, advanced technique, and tactical plays
Boys and Girls Soccer Coach
Laingsburg High School, Laingsburg, MI (2001-04)
-Head Coach for Soccer Programs at Laingsburg HS
Women's Volleyball Coach
Pegasus Volleyball Club, Ter Apel, The Netherlands (1998-99)
Post Sport Club, Nuremberg, Germany (1995-97)
-Coached high-level strategy and techniques to advanced players
