Coach ken novak

EDUCATION  & Certifications

NATIONAL DIPLOMA
United Soccer Coaches (USC)
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CERTIFIED INTERSCHOLASTIC COACH (CIC)
National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) 

USC GOALKEEPING LEVEL 1

USC SPECIAL DIPLOMAS:

• PRINCIPLES OF ATTACKING
• KEY MOMENTS OF THE GAME
• 4V4

University of Notre Dame
BS Aerospace Engineering

University of Dayton
MA English

University of Ottawa, Canada
Ph.D. English

Functional Language Proficiency
French
Spanish

Basic Language Proficiency
German

Father of Eight 
(This is definitely under "Education")
...still learning

 EXPERIENCE

HEAD BOYS VARSITY COACH
Mitchell High School
2016-2020

HEAD COACH
Mitchell Soccer Association
U10-U19, Girls & Boys
2006-2016

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ACADEMIES & CLINICS
Mitchell Soccer Association
U4-U12

ASSIST COLLEGE COACHES

• INSTRUCTOR:
  Taught Self-Developed
  5-Month Course
  "Coaching the Spirit:  Self-Awareness & Soul Athleticism" to University Coaches and Athletic Department Staff


• MISSION-TRIP COACH: Coached youth soccer clinics with Dakota Wesleyan  University Men and Women's Soccer Coaches in Dominica.
  
  

PROGRAM DESIGNER

• Designed the "Full-Impact Player" Model to help student-athletes holistically develop​

other recent work experiences

• Adjunct College Professor
• Hospice Chaplain

RECOGNITIONS 

US YOUTH SOCCER
REGION IV (14-states)
Girls Recreation Coach of the Year

US YOUTH SOCCER
SOUTH DAKOTA
Girls Recreation Coach of the Year

United States Air Force Academy
Outstanding USAFA Educator Award
(Faculty Member 1996-1999)

 2017 Team Ethics Award of Merit
United Soccer Coaches, Bronze
No Red Cards / 31-50% Yellow 
UNI