• Bachelor of Science Degree - Physical Education
• NH Physical Education Teaching Certificate
• United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “A” license
• United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “National Youth” license
• US Youth Soccer - TOPSoccer Coaching Course Instructor (Special Needs Students)
• American Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED
• NH Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year (2023) - NHAHPERD
• Recipient Lilyan Wright Service Award (2010) - NH Assoc. for Health, Phys. Ed., Rec. and Dance (NHAHPERD)
• NH Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year (2001) - NHAHPERD
• Regular Presenter NHAHPERD Annual Conference
• Presenter US Youth Soccer National Convention
• US Soccer Federation ‘C’ Course Instructor
• Article written for Success In Soccer Magazine (International Coaching Publication)
• Collegiate Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Ayling Scholarship Recipient, KSC & NH PE Major of the Year, Inducted into Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education), President of PE Majors Club.
Former Director of Coach and Player Education - NH Soccer Association - (11 + yrs.)
• Implement Coach and Player Clinics, Courses and Presentations.
• Develop supplemental coaching materials (Articles, Manuals, Web Site that includes a Video Skills Podcast).
• Manage and educate a small staff of Course Instructors.
• Coordinate Clinics for events like the Youth Soccer Month Festival and Coaching Symposiums.
• Help develop and implement curriculum for NHSA and USSF Courses.
• Act as a Technical Expert for the NHSA Board and entire NH Soccer Community / Membership.
• Membership includes players and coaches of all ages (preschool to adult) at the Rec., Comp. and Elite levels.
• Work as member of the National Director of Coaches Committee to help US Youth Soccer and the
US Soccer Federation create developmentally appropriate standards and teaching methodologies.
Olympic Development Program
• Served as Region 1 U13 Girls Head Coach - (Region 1 is Northeastern part of the Country)
• Currently a Senior Staff Member
• Responsibilities include selecting and managing a technical staff.
• Evaluating coaching candidates for selection into the program.
• Create learning experiences for players by providing a variety of training events.
• All events include a curriculum, training sessions, assessment and evaluation of players.
• Players are given written and oral feedback to help them contribute to continuing development.
• Served as Head Coach for NH ODP.
Physical Education Instructor - (20+ yrs.)
• Created a quality physical education program for six hundred students.
• Developed / implemented a Standards Based Curriculum focused on improving Physical, Cognitive and Psychosocial skills.
• Conducted special events such as Field Days and Jump Rope for Heart.
• Utilized various forms of instruction and assessment.
• Used different types of technology for administration, communication and assessment.
• Collaborated with school staff to understand needs of individual students and share strategies to maximize learning.
• All special needs students were mainstreamed into the physical education environment.
Associate Instructor for the University of NH
• Provided services as a Cooperating Teacher for ED 500 Students, Practicum and Intern level students.
• Featured guest speaker in physical education pedagogy classes.
NHAHPERD - (NH Assoc. for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
• Present regularly at the Annual Conference (various topics),
• Held positions of Vice President of Physical Education
Mark is a husband and father of two. He lives with his wife Tracey, son Chris and daughter Courtney in the small town of Candia, NH.
