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Thomasina Gatson Bio

 

Professional Summary

Talented and focused Basketball coach with a history of teaching the fundamentals and developing skilled basketball players. A very organized and detailed -specific leader who believes in growing quality student-athletes.

 

Core Qualifications

• Strong organizational and motivational skills

• Physically fit and capable of executing proper fitness, nutrition, and skill development

• Excellent communication skills with students, parents and administration

• Passionate and dedicated to every responsibility

• High ability to prioritize and direct multiple tasks

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills

 

Education

Master’s Degree- Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration        2018

          Concordia University of Irvine                                                                     Irvine, CA.

 

Master’s Degree- Masters of Business Administration                                 2009

           University of Phoenix               ​                          Phoenix, AZ.

 

Master’s Degree- Masters of Education/ Educational Administration        2004            ​           Prairie View A&M University​                                                                    Prairie View,TX

 

Bachelors of Science Degree- Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology            1993

                Lamar University- Beaumont                                                                        Beaumont, TX.

 

Experience

• Sports Prep USA​2013-present

Basketball Director- organizes and plan basketball skill development

activities. Conduct and facilitate specific drills. Organize teams and

assist with program promotion and development.

 

• Aldine ISD- Victory Early College High School​​2012-present

• Health/ Physical Education/ Dual Credit Kinesiology

• Senior Class Sponsor 

• Administrative Intern​2017-present

• Lone Star College North Harris​2012-present

• Adjunct Professor-Kinesiology

• Head Men’s Basketball​2011-2013

• Head Women’s Basketball​2015-2017

• Reed Academy of Engineering​2011-2012

• Physical Education Instructor

• Aldine ISD- Aldine Senior High​2008-2011

• Health Educator

• Head Girls’ Basketball

• Aldine ISD- Aldine Ninth Grade​2001-2008

• Health Educator

• Varsity Assistant/ Sub- Varsity Basketball

• Physical Education 

Head Freshman Girls’ Basketball/ Asst. Volleyball

Assistant Varsity Softball

• Houston ISD- Gregory Lincoln Education Center​1994-2001

Physical Education

Head Girls’ Basketball/ Assistant Volleyball

Co-Ed Soccer

• Basic Fitness/ Owner​1996-2010

Sports Specific Trainer

Certifications

 

• Athletic Administrator (Pending)

• Secondary Health Education

• All-Level Physical Education

• CPR, First Aid, AED

• Personal Trainer

• Youth Mental Health First Aid

Awards/ Recognitions

 

Campus Teacher of the Year                                                             2020

TAHPERD Health Teacher of the Year                                            2017

Gamma Sigma Chapter Female Coach Game Changer ​2016 

District Finalist – Secondary Teacher of the Year                            2016 

Campus Teacher of the Year                                                             2016

Sponsor/ Organizer Inaugural Senior Signing Day ​                       2015

AISD People of Excellence “go the extra mile” ​                       2015, 2014

Basketball Scholarships                                                                      

• San Jacinto College North  Houston, Texas​1989-1991

• Lamar University ​            1991-1993

 

Affiliations

• TABC- Texas Association of Basketball Coaches -                  Member

• TAHPERD- Texas Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance

                         Health Vice President -Elect​                        2017-2020

                         Health Community- Chair Elect                                             2015-2017

• THSCA- Texas High School Coaches Association-                Member

• AFT- Aldine Federation of Teachers​             Member

• HAASBE/ TAASBE​              Member

• VEAC Committee School Representative AISD                     2016, 2015, 2014, 2006-2008

 

References upon request

 



 

Thomasina Gatson

Basketball Director / Coach

Phone: 713 373-2701