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Chris Richardson

@chrisrichardson1

I build winning sports programs, teach future educators, and grow athletic communities through leadership and operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead and grow athletic programs, develop students and athletes, build sustainable cultures, and strengthen community engagement through sports, education, operations, fundraising, and communications.

I've led Crowley's Ridge College women's basketball while teaching education, delivering the program's strongest early-career win total, back-to-back double-digit winning seasons, and its first win over an NAIA national tournament qualifier.

I recruited the largest classes in program history in consecutive years, balanced an irresponsible budget within two years, secured the program's first NIL donors, and grew social media 30–40% across platforms. My students rated my teaching 3.96 out of 4, and I've placed PE students in jobs before graduation for three consecutive years.

Previously, I coached and taught at Rector School District, directed facilities and sports for the City of Pocahontas, and supported Williams Baptist College athletics as an assistant softball coach and assistant sports information director. I've written 400+ athletics articles, run live event broadcasts, managed youth leagues, recruited athletes, and built programs and communities from the ground up.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Insurance Agent

Shelter Insurance - Ethan Clark Agency

Sep 2025 - May 2026 (8 months)

Quoted more insurance per month than any other agency in Arkansas and Louisiana, contributing to the agency being named District Agency of the Year for 2025.

Insurance Sales Customer Service Quoting

Sales Associate

Gearhead Outfitters

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 (3 months)

Ranked #1 in the entire company for male insiders memberships sold during tenure at the most profitable branch among 22 stores.

Sales Retail Organization Customer Service

Head Women's Basketball Coach

Crowley's Ridge College

Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years)

Led the women's basketball program to record-breaking success, including most wins to start a career and back-to-back double-digit winning seasons despite limited resources. Also served as Assistant Professor of Education, achieving a 3.96/4 teacher rating.

Coaching Budget Management Fundraising Social Media Marketing Teaching

Social Studies Teacher, Head Softball Coach, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Rector School District

Jul 2017 - Jul 2023 (6 years)

Taught social studies and coached softball and basketball, achieving a career head coaching record of 33-18 and leading teams to conference and state tournament appearances. Improved girls basketball program from 4-18 to state tournament appearances.

Teaching Coaching Curriculum Development Fundraising Social Media Leadership

Director of Facilities and Sports

City of Pocahontas Parks and Recreation

May 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 2 months)

Managed all city sports leagues, facilities, and marketing, overseeing over 400 youth athletes in baseball/softball, 180 in basketball, and 150 in soccer. Instituted a fair drafting system and coordinated tournaments.

Sports Management Event Coordination Marketing Budgeting

Assistant Sports Information Director

Williams Baptist College

Aug 2013 - Nov 2016 (3 years 3 months)

Authored over 400 press releases and articles for 14 sports, managed athletics website and stats, and coordinated work studies. Successfully ran the first live stream broadcast of a home event in school history.

Writing AP Style Statistics Web Management Media Relations

Assistant Softball Coach

Williams Baptist College

Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 (6 months)

Assisted in coaching softball, contributing to a 27-18 record and top-10 national rankings in batting average and runs scored. Managed field maintenance, JV program, travel, budget, and recruiting.

Coaching Recruitment Budget Management Travel Coordination Field Maintenance