PEA RIDGE — What is your job title?

Math teacher, head junior boys basketball coach and head junior boys track coach.

What does coaching track entail? It’s a lot of logistics, making sure the guys are conditioned and in shape to run the races. There’s a lot of technique involved in the throwing events, so they’re not hurting themselves.

What is your favorite thing about coaching in Pea Ridge? Obviously I get good support from the community and the school district and I like the kids, it’s a good group of kids.

Where are you from originally? Garfield, so not too far away.

Where did you go to college and what is your degree in? The University of Arkansas, kinesiology.

Did you play sports in high school or college? In high school I played football and basketball.

What was your first job ever? Self employed, mowing lawns.

What kind of sports do you like to watch on TV? College football, of course right now college basketball is exciting. Anything college really.

How long have you been teaching in Pea Ridge? This is my third year.

How has it changed since you’ve been here? My roles have changed therefore my responsibilities changed. This is my second year as a head coach, I started as an assistant.

What are your hobbies outside of work? I like to hunt and fish. I also like to do woodwork and stuff.

What is some advice you would give to the kids when they graduate? Set a goal and work hard towards that goal. Don’t give up on it, stick with it and go for it.

Sports, Pages 7 on 03/24/2010