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PAUL D. HEFTY 

Department of Kinesiology Office (814) 867-4815 

268D Recreation Building Home (410) 830-1896 

Pennsylvania State University Fax (814) 865-1275 

University Park, PA 16802 E-mail pdh16@psu.edu 

EDUCATION: 

M.S. Recreation Administration December 1990

University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI 

Graduate Studies 1987-1988 

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 

B.A. Physical Education May 1986 

Luther College, Decorah, IA  

Iowa Teaching and Coaching Certification K-12 December 1986 TEACHING:  

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 

Instructor, Department of Kinesiology July 2011-present Principles and Ethics of Coaching 

Kinesiology 493W (25 students) 

• Planned, designed and taught writing-intensive course – Senior Level 

• Used instructional technology to enhance pedagogical technique 

• Used experiential and activity-based learning-teaching methods 

• Taught student leadership design of coaching portfolio along with NFHS coaching certifications • Used hybrid course format – asynchronous and live class instruction combined • Taught WEB asynchronous class instruction for online summer sessions 

Programming for Business and Agencies July 2011-present Kinesiology 492W (25 students) 

• Planned, designed and taught writing-intensive course – Senior Level 

• Used instructional technology to enhance pedagogical technique 

• Used experiential and activity-based learning-teaching methods 

• Taught student entrepreneur design of small business within the health / fitness industry • Used hybrid course format – asynchronous and live class instruction combined • Taught WEB asynchronous class instruction for Penn State Main and Branch campuses 

Coaching Consultant and Clinician July 2012-present Kinesiology Outreach Education (5 High School Program Clients) 

• Planned, designed and taught Outreach Education & Engagement 

• Taught Triangle-O Football RPO System clinics using zoom meetings 

• Designed and Directed high school football private staff and player clinics-camps • Taught Program Structure-Development of team leadership and successful team culture • Taught Offensive-Defensive-Special Teams Systems development and installation • Taught Practice teaching methodology Instruction 

• Taught Game day management structure 

• Taught Sports Performance and practice methodology 

• Designed Football Consulting website 

• http://sites.psu.edu/hefcoach14/ 

• Designed YouTube channel coaching clinic series 

• @paulhefty3828 

Luther College, Decorah, IA 

Instructor, Department of Physical Education 2002-2007 

Coaching of Football Theory (20 students) 

• Planned, designed and taught writing-intensive course 

• Used active learning teaching methods 

• Student design of football coaching portfolio along with coaching certifications 

Mountain biking recreation activity course (20 students) 

River kayaking recreation activity course (20 students) 

Sand volleyball activity course (20 students) 

• Planned, designed and taught skill development 

• Used active learning teaching methods  

• Student field experiences 

Aurora University, Aurora, IL 

Instructor, Department of Physical Education July 1997–December 2001 Coaching Principles and First Aid course for State of Illinois Certification (20 students) • Planned and taught writing-intensive course – Senior Level 

• Used instructional technology to enhance pedagogical technique 

• Used experiential and active based learning-teaching methods 

Sand volleyball recreation activity course (20 students) 

Weight training activity course (20 students) 

Racquetball activity course (20 students) 

• Planned, designed and taught skill development 

• Used active learning teaching methods  

• Student field experiences 

SERVICE: 

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 

Internship facilitator for Sports Programs – Kinesiology 495B 2013-present 

• Developed partnership with local high school and sports centers for student internships • Developed partnership with Penn State Sports Performance for student internships • Developed partnership with Penn State Strength and Conditioning for student internships 

Sports Science Master’s Program Design 2022-present 

• Researched current University Sports Science Master’s Programs 

• Assisted in designing Sports Science curriculum  

Sports Performance and Kinesiology Partnership 2020-present 

• Assisted in establishing Sports Performance and Kinesiology Department partnership 

Kinesiology Undergraduate Scholarship Awards Committee 2019-2020 

• Committee Chair for selection and awards ceremony 

Kinesiology Undergraduate Scholarship Awards Committee 2017-2019 

• Committee member for selection and awards ceremony 

Search Committee for Instructor Hiring August 2015-November 2015 • Committee member in the interview and recommendation for Activity program Instructor 

Exercise is Medicine Program 2013-2015 

• Assisted in supervising activity and program for Exercise is Medicine week

COACHING: 

State College High School, State College, PA 

Assistant Football Coach, 9th Grade August 2011-2020 • Implemented and Coordinated No Huddle Multiple Spread Offense and all practice plans • Implemented practice teaching methodologies and Coordinated Offensive Special Teams • Coached QB’s, Running backs, Defensive backs 

Luther College, Decorah, IA 

Head Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks 2002-2007 

• Managed complete football operations within the program at Luther College 

• Three consecutive winning seasons 2003-2004-2005 (only time in last 35 years @ Luther College) • Coordinated Offense and instructed Quarterback position (established new Quarterback records) • Established 15 new Luther College Offensive records (team and individual) 

• Recruited and coached, only 4-time, 1st team all-conference player, Jon Stavast, Olineman (2007) • Recruited and coached #1 NCAA D3 all-purpose offense, Tyler Sherden, Running Back (2007) • Recruited and coached #5 NCAA D3 total offense, Zach Sweers, Quarterback (2006) • Recruited and coached #3 NCAA D3 receptions per game, Kyle Pearson, Receiver (2006) • 2006 NCAA Division III #5-Total Offense (445 yards per game), #1-Total plays (84 per game) • Recruited and coached three Aztec Bowl participants 05-06-07, Db-Rec-Rback (1st at Luther) • Increased team roster from 80 to 115 total (110 average over last four years) 

• Overall team G.P.A. of 2.92 (4.0 scale) in fall of 2006 (112 student-athlete’s) 

• Graduated 31 seniors in spring of 2008 

Aurora University, Aurora, IL 

Assistant Football Coach 

Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks and Receivers August 1997-2001 • Developed and coordinated No Huddle, Multiple-Pro Offense (2000 NCAA Play-off qualifier) • '98-'99-'00-‘01 Illini-Badger Football Conference Champs and '99 AFCA team ranking of #24 • 2001 Division III Offensive rankings: #17-scoring (38.7 points) 

• 2001 Division III Offensive rankings: #30-rushing (216.4 yards) 

• Established new Aurora University Offensive passing, receiving, rushing and scoring records • Coordinated off-season strength-conditioning program and recruited Northern Illinois area 

Luther College, Decorah, IA 

Interim Head Football Coach December 1995-March 1996 • Developed recruitment-retention structure and managed recruiting process for '96 season • Supervised student-athlete out-of-season athletic development and academic progress 

Luther College, Decorah, IA 

Assistant Football Coach 

Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks and Running Backs July 1991-May 1997 • Developed and coordinated No huddle, Flex-bone Offense and game day play selection • Coordinated off-season strength program structure and assisted with recruiting 

Luther College, Decorah, IA 

Assistant Women's and Men's Track Coach January 1991-June 1991 • Taught and trained sprinters and throwers 

Assistant football Coach, Quarterbacks and Receivers July 1989-1990 

• Instructed the Quarterback and Receiver positions and coordinated passing game 

Aurora University, Aurora, IL 

Assistant Football Coach, Quarterbacks and Receivers August 1987-1988 • Instructed the Quarterback and Receiver positions

EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL: 

University of Maryland, College Park, MD 

Outdoor Recreation Program 

Instructor for Study Abroad Field Program - Norway June 2011 

• Adventure Leadership development 

• 8-day backcountry backpacking using experiential learning methods in leadership • 8-day kayaking using experiential learning methods in leadership 

Global Football / Global Sports Group, Inc., Granbury, TX 

Tour Director, Midwest All-Star Football Tour of Ireland January 2008-June2008 • Develop, market, coordinate staff for All-Star Midwest team tour of Ireland 

Luther College, Decorah, IA 

Tour Director, Luther College Football Tour of Europe January 2007-June 2007 • Managed Europe Tour for 55 players / 6 coaches / 25 family members (86 total) • Developed and coordinated Team tour practice installation and football clinic • Integrated educational components into team tour of Switzerland / Austria / Germany 

Luther College, Decorah, IA 

Offensive Coordinator, Luther College Football Tour of Europe May 1993 

• Assisted in managing Europe Tour for 40 players 

• Developed and coordinated Team tour practice and football clinic 

• Integrated educational components into team tour of Norway 

Luther College, Decorah, IA 

Student-Athlete, Luther-Cornell College Football Tour of Europe May 1985 

• Assisted in football clinics tour of Holland 

• Participated in game versus European club team Holland - QB 

Northwest Illinois High School Coaches, Orangeville, IL 

Student-Athlete, High School All-Star Basketball Tour of Europe July 1982  

• Assisted in basketball clinics tour of Germany and Belgium 

• Participated in games versus European professional and club teams Germany and Belgium CONSULTING: 

Bishop Dunne High School, Dallas TX 

Consulting Clinics and Camp (grades 9-12) 2021-present 

• Taught fundamental skill development to coaches and players & Triangle-O Football System • Zoom Staff Clinics and Site Visit Install and Teaching outreach education 

• 2022 Private School State Playoff Qualifier 

Chatfield High School, Chatfield, MN 

Consulting Clinics and Camp (grades 9-12) 2020-present 

• Taught fundamental skill development to coaches and players & Triangle-O Football System • Zoom Staff Clinics and Site Visit Install and Teaching outreach education 

• 2022 State Runner-Up 

• 2021 State Champion

  Montgomery High School, Santa Rosa, CA 

Consulting Clinics and Camp (grades 9-12) 2019-present 

• Taught fundamental skill development to coaches and players & Triangle-O Football System • Zoom staff Clinics and site visit install and teaching outreach education 

• 2022 State Playoff Qualifier  

• 2021 State Playoff Qualifier 

Yorkville High School, Yorkville, IL 

Consulting Clinics and Camp (grades 7-12) 2018-present 

• Taught fundamental skill development to coaches and players & Triangle-O Football System • Zoom staff Clinics and site visit install and teaching outreach education 

• 2022 State Playoffs - Quarterfinalist  

• 2019-2021 State Playoffs – 2nd Round 

Perry High School, Perry, IA 

Consulting Clinics and Camp (grades 5-12) 2013-2019 

• Taught fundamental skill development to coaches and players - Triangle-O Football System • Clinic-Camp site visit install and teaching outreach education 

CAMP DIRECTOR: 

State College 9th Grade Football, State College, PA * 

Camp Director (9th grade) 2014-2018 

• Taught fundamental skill development to coaches and players – Triangle-O Football System • Player Assessment and fundamental technique development Camp 

• Concept teaching and Varsity program introduction – outreach education 

• 2014-2015 Record of 19 wins & 1 loss 

• 40-point offensive average per game 2014-2015 

University of Maryland, College Park, MD 

Camp Assistant Director, Terp Quest Day Camp (100 campers) July 2008 

• Directed all daily operational phases of recreation youth Day camp for grades K-5 • Promoted academic and recreational awareness through experiential learning • Management of a five-week program with 500 participants and 15 counselors 

Luther College, Decorah, IA 

Camp Director, Luther College Football Day Camp (200 campers) 2002-2007 

• Developed and coordinated grades 1-6 flag football Skills and Team Day camp • Marketed Luther College game participation with “blue crew club” 

Milledgeville High School, Milledgeville, IL 

Camp Director, Hefty-Hartje Football Camp (150 campers) 1995-2007 

• Developed and coordinated grades 3-12 Football and Life Skills Team camp 

• Teach parents cooperation and supportive program values 

Northwest Illinois, Sauk Valley Region, Sterling, IL 

Camp Director, HEFF'S Football Camp (250 campers) 1998-2006 

• Developed and coordinated grades 3-12 Football and Life Skills camp

ADMINISTRATION: 

University of Maryland, College Park, MD 

Campus Recreation Department 2008-2011 

Coordinator for Outdoor Recreation Programs 

• Coordinated Outdoor Recreation rental staff and all rental desk services 

• Instructor with Outdoor Recreation Adventure Leadership Classes and Trips programming • Managed Outdoor Recreation First Year Scholar orientation programs 

• Outward Bound Leadership Model using experiential learning and leadership development 

Aurora University, Aurora, IL 

Recreation and Intramural Program Coordinator August 1997-2001 • Directed Recreation facility student work staff and budget 

• Developed, coordinated, budgeted Intramural program 

• Administrated student staff training, officiating, CPR certification, student manager development • Developed Recreation and Intramural needs assessment, research and activity evaluation • Developed individualized staff and activity model using an experience-based training technique • Developed new student management model (NIRSA member) 

Luther College, Decorah, IA 

Area Coordinator - Residence Life August 1992-June 1997 • Managed, budgeted and supervised 3 coed residence halls, 3 Hall Managers, 18 Res-assistants • Administered educational and social programs for all Residence Life staff 

• Presented and taught student organization workshops and staff development programs • Administered and counseled student discipline of 3 coed residence halls (810 residents) 

Hall Director - Residence Life August 1991-June 1992 • Directed and budgeted a 720-bed coed hall and 16 Resident Assistants 

• Administered educational and social programs and advised hall government 

• Assisted with selection / training of hall staff and counseled and disciplined hall residents 

Athletic Recruiting Assistant January 1991-July 1991 • Contacted, Hosted and assisted in coordination of student-athlete campus visits for recruits • Assisted with recruitment process for all Women’s and Men’s programs  

HONORS AND AWARDS: 

The Pennsylvania State University 

The College of Health and Human Development  

Teaching Excellence Award 2012-2019 

Luther College Athletic Hall of Fame 2001 

State of Iowa Rugby Champions - College Side Luther - Fly Half 1987 

Iowa Conference Football MVP 1986 

Small College All-American - Quarterback 1986 

International Football Tour - Iowa College Team 1985 

International Basketball Tour Northwest Illinois All-Star Team 1982 

Illinois High School All-State – Football Quarterback 1982 

Illinois High School All-State - Basketball Point Guard 1982