Directory » MICHAEL THORNTON
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2022 - present- Director, Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy
2012 - present - Executive Director and President - Read Youth Charities
2007 - present- Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of HLKN
1998 -2007- Lecturer, TAMU Dept. of HLKN
2007- 2012- General Manager, Read Youth Charities
1997 - present- Activities Coordinator, Camp AOK, MD Anderson
1996 - 1997- Graduate Assistant, TAMU Dept. of HLKN
1996 - 1997- Assistant Director, Deerfoot Youth Camps
1994 - 1996- Graduate Assistant, Northwestern State University
1993 - 1994- Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Northwestern State University
1992 - 1993- Teacher, Head Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach, Tallulah High School, Tallulah, LA
2012 - present - Executive Director and President - Read Youth Charities
2007 - present- Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of HLKN
1998 -2007- Lecturer, TAMU Dept. of HLKN
2007- 2012- General Manager, Read Youth Charities
1997 - present- Activities Coordinator, Camp AOK, MD Anderson
1996 - 1997- Graduate Assistant, TAMU Dept. of HLKN
1996 - 1997- Assistant Director, Deerfoot Youth Camps
1994 - 1996- Graduate Assistant, Northwestern State University
1993 - 1994- Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Northwestern State University
1992 - 1993- Teacher, Head Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach, Tallulah High School, Tallulah, LA
Education
Ed.D., Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University (2007)
M.Ed., Health and Physical Education, Northwestern State University (1996)
B.A., English, Northwestern State University (1992)
B.A., History, Northwestern State University (1992)
COURSES TAUGHT
HLTH485. DIRECTED STUDIES
2015A
KINE120. SCI BASIC HLTH & FITNESS
2020C,2020A,2019C,2019A,2018C
KINE198. HEALTH & FITNESS ACTIVITY
2017C,2017A,2016A,2015C,2015A
KINE199. REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTI
2020C,2020A,2019C,2019A,2018C
KINE215.
2005A
KINE215. FUNDAMENTALS OF COACHING
2020C,2020A,2019C,2019A,2018C
KINE215. Fundamentals Of Coaching
2009A,2008C,2008A,2007C,2007A
KINE351. Coaching Of Basketball
2008C,2007C,2006C,2005C,2004C
KINE351. COACHING OF BASKETBALL
2020C,2020A,2019C,2019A,2018C
KINE482. Seminar In Kinesiology
2008A
KINE483. PRACTICUM IN KINESIOLOGY
2020C,2020B,2020A,2019C,2019A
KINE483. PRACTICUM IN KINE
2019B
KINE485. Directed Studies
2009A,2007C,2005C,2004C
KINE485. DIRECTED STUDIES
2020A,2019C,2019B,2017B,2016C
KINE485.
2006A,2005A
KINE 324. Pathways and Preparation for Careers in Coaching and Youth Development
This course will focus on themes in and options related to the Teaching/Coaching profession. It will help prepare future coaches and youth development professionals for successful careers in coaching and youth sport. There will be exploration and development of skills and knowledge that will assist in leading and managing individuals and teams.
fall/spring
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Ryan, T. D., Thornton, M. A. & Clopton, A. W. (2011). Work-family conflict among high school officials (Abstract). Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81 (S), A-82
AWARDS
Dept. HLKN 2018 Kinesiology Teacher of the Year
Nominee for John J Koldus award. TAMU.
PEAP Division 2004 Teacher of the Year, "Mammy" award
Service Award. Association of Former Students Outreach, TAMU. (2009)
Vice President. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. (2013)
OTHER NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Official, 2005 - present
Bush School of Government and Public Service, Certificate in Nonprofit Management, 2023