Mark Pixley
Fort Wayne
Summary
Experienced Varsity Head Basketball Coach with 18 years of success in both Girls and Boys basketball. Achieved remarkable results in Indiana and California, winning a state championship in Indiana and CIF championship in California. Recognized for outstanding coaching abilities, receiving multiple Coach of the Year awards and honored with prestigious accolades;
*Class 2A State Champions 2024, IN
*Girls CIF CHAMPIONS DIV. 1. 2005, CA
* Named Girls SAC basketball Coach of the year 2016 and 2024
*Named Outside the Huddle Girls Basketball Coach of Year 2024
*IBCA Renee Turpa State Champion Award 2024
*ICGSA Honors Award for State Champion Coach 2024
*Girls Basketball Coach of the Year 04-05 NC Times, San Diego
* Nancy Rehm Award for Advancement of women sports 2024
*Named Nancy Rehm Border Wars All Star Game Coach 2024
*IBCA Century Award for 100 wins 2022
*Named All-Star Boys Coach for Palomar/Avocado/Valley League Game 2008, San Diego
*Girls Avocado League Champions 2004-05 season
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Bloomindale Elementary / Washington Elementary
08.2014 - Current
- Taught K-5 grade students in Physical Education
- Duties included running the PE program and running the elementary basketball program
- FWCS
- 2014-present
Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Bishop Luers High School
01.2014 - Current
- Head varsity girls basketball coach in charge of running the basketball program
- Including running the feeder program for1st-8th grade
- Also in charge of summer basketball camps, In charge of hiring own basketball staff
- Named SAC coach of the year in2016 and 2024
- Class2A State Champions2024
- Head Girls Golf Coach
JV Boys Basketball Coach
Bishop Luers High School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Physical Education Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Taught K-8th grade students in Physical Education
- Duties included Running the PE department and Youth Basketball program for school
- Also running the schools Jump Rope for Heart and Basketball for Heart Program
JV Boys Basketball Coach
Garrett High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Varsity Boys Head Basketball Coach
Eastside Jr/Sr High School
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Taught7th-12th grade students in Physical Education
- Head varsity basketball coach in charge of running the basketball program
- Duties included running Jr
- Blazers feeder program involving1st-3rd grade and4th-6th grade games and skills camp November – February
- Summer Camps for1st-4th,5th-8th
- Also overseeing the basketball program for7th and8th grade levels
- Running a summer program and open gyms / weight room during off-season work-outs
- Physical Education Teacher
Varsity Assistant /9th grade Head Basketball Coach
Carroll High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Varsity Boys Head Basketball Coach
Orange Glen High School
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Taught9th-12th grade students in Physical Education with45 students in each class
- Head varsity basketball coach in charge of running the basketball program
- Scheduled for all three levels of basketball, did fundraising and made sure JV and Freshman coaches were in place and coordinated
- Ran weight-lifting and open gym programs for the after school ABC program at Orange Glen
- Physical Education Teacher
Basketball Coach
Coastal Elite Basketball Club
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Coached2nd-3rd grade basketball team and the4th-5th grade basketball team
Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach
Carlsbad High School
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Head varsity basketball coach in charge of running the basketball program at CHS
- Won Div.1
- CIF Championship in2005 and also named coach of the year by the North County Times2005
- Scheduled for all three levels and hired coaches at the JV and Freshman levels
Physical Education Teacher
San Marcos Elementary
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Taught K-5 elementary PE
- Served on the Wellness Committee for the San Marcos Unified School District
- Ran activities for Kid’s College for students after school
- Put together annual field day for all students
- Organized school track meet for students
- Track coach on committee for organization of district elementary track meet
- In charge of two PE assistants due to size of PE classes
- Ran lunch time intramural programs
J.V. Girls Basketball Coach
San Marcos High School
01.2003 - 01.2004
Physical Education Teacher
Montgomery Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Taught6th-8th grade Physical Education
- Ran after school sports program for school
Freshman /Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Grossmont High School
01.2000 - 01.2003
Basketball Camp Counselor / Student Athlete
Southwestern Michigan College
01.1995 - 01.1996
Education
B.S. - Physical Education Teacher Education, Minor in Health Ed.
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN12.1999
Associate, General Studies - undefined
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI05.1996
Skills
- Positive Leader
- Classroom management
- Health and Wellness education
- Detailed Practices
- Relationship building
- Focus on the Fundamentals of game
- Mental Toughness
- Make it Fun
Certification
- State of Indiana Professional Educator’s License
- Content Area: PE and Health Ed. K-12. License No:1049432
- May2022
Awards
Named Nancy Rehm Border Wars All Star Game Coach2024, Named Outside the Huddle Girls Basketball Coach of Year2024, Class2A State Champions2024, Named Girls SAC basketball Coach of the2016, Named All-Star Boys Coach for Palomar/Avocado/Valley League Game2008, Girls Basketball Coach of the Year04-05 NC Times, Girls CIF CHAMPIONS DIV.1.2005, Girls Avocado League Champions2004-05 season, Overall Girls Varsity Coaching Record187-138. IN -130-107 . CA57-32.
Training
- California Association for Health, Physical Ed, Recreation and Dance, Feb.5,2007
- Attended and completed Level1 – A training in implementation strategies for Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools.
- Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate, Feb.1,2008
- Certified to teach ELD students in physical education or content subject area.
- NFHS Fundamentals of coaching and California State Component, Dec.31,2008
- Successfully completed the NFHS Course for coaching at the High School Level.
- California Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA), June2002
- Successful completion of year one and two of BTSA with the induction program that provides formative assessment, individualized support and advanced content for new teachers.
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Bloomindale Elementary / Washington Elementary
08.2014 - Current
Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Bishop Luers High School
01.2014 - Current
JV Boys Basketball Coach
Bishop Luers High School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Physical Education Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy
01.2012 - 01.2014
JV Boys Basketball Coach
Garrett High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Varsity Boys Head Basketball Coach
Eastside Jr/Sr High School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Varsity Assistant /9th grade Head Basketball Coach
Carroll High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Varsity Boys Head Basketball Coach
Orange Glen High School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Basketball Coach
Coastal Elite Basketball Club
01.2007 - 01.2009
Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach
Carlsbad High School
01.2004 - 01.2007
Physical Education Teacher
San Marcos Elementary
01.2003 - 01.2007
J.V. Girls Basketball Coach
San Marcos High School
01.2003 - 01.2004
Physical Education Teacher
Montgomery Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2003
Freshman /Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Grossmont High School
01.2000 - 01.2003
Basketball Camp Counselor / Student Athlete
Southwestern Michigan College
01.1995 - 01.1996
Associate, General Studies - undefined
Southwestern Michigan College
- State of Indiana Professional Educator’s License
- Content Area: PE and Health Ed. K-12. License No:1049432
- May2022
B.S. - Physical Education Teacher Education, Minor in Health Ed.
Indiana University
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