<!wide>Dan Hanton

• M.S., Indiana University
• B.A., Graceland College
  

• 36 years of professional experience in classroom teaching and management, Athletic
  Directing supervision and administration. Sports Management and coaching at the university and high school level.
• Excellent communicator in all areas, including writing, interpersonal, and public speaking.
• Proven leadership and business management experience with the ability to implement
  successful community and sport programs.
• Hard worker, quick learner, who is equally comfortable collaborating in a team atmosphere built upon loyalty.
• Proven ability to build rapport with co-workers, supervisors, and students.
  

• Certified by North Central to teach: World History, POD, Physical Education, Biology,
  Current Issues, Sociology, Psychology, Geography, General Science and Health.
• M.S. Health, Physical Education & Recreation - Indiana University, Bloomington, In..
• B.A. Health, Physical Education & Recreation - Graceland College, Lamoni, Ia.
• A.A. Liberal Arts - Graceland College, Lamoni, Ia.
  

• Graceland University - Lamoni, Ia. 1999-2002
  
  • Assistant Director of Athletics - In charge of fieldhouse scheduling, financial aid committee member, game management for athletic events, interview, selection and
    evaluation of coaches for various positions, 17 varsity sports.
  • Women’s Varsity Basketball - responsible for all phases of the varsity and junior varsity
    program; scheduling, travel and budget expenses as well as recruiting. Directed Graceland’s Team Camp w/640 campers (male & female).
  • Instructor - HPER course 4320 - Organization & Administration of Physical Education, Health and Recreation, a required course for majors in the physical education department.
  • Awarded Faculty Status - 2000-2001 - Graceland University

  
  

• Port Huron Northern High School - Port Huron, Mi. 1972 - 1999
  
  • Educator - Problems of Democracy, Physical Education, Health, Biology, Sports Theory, Futuristics, Earth Science.
    
  • Curriculum - Member of the Science curriculum committee (70’s), the Social Studies
    curriculum committee (80’s), and the Physical Education curriculum committee (’99)
    
  • Coach - Basketball, Football, Track (male & female)
    
    • Head Women’s Basketball Coach 1 year
    • Head Men’s Basketball Coach 25 years
    • Established the Northern Summer Basketball Camp in 1973 - 6000 campers.
    • Responsible for scheduling all sports activities in the Port Huron Northern gymnasium Nov through March. (1973 - 1999)
    • Implemented Sports Theory Physical Education Classes - basketball & volleyball
    • Assistant Football Coach 31 years.
      Inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association“Hall of Fame” 1998.
    • Recognized as Coach of the Year in Basketball 1990 & 1992.
    • Assistant Varsity Track Coach 25 years (male & female).
      
    
    
• Booth Publishing Company - Sandusky, Mi. 1971-72
  
  • General Manager - Managing Editor responsible for all business and operations of a local advertising firm.
    
    • Created and executed business plan taking firm from near bankruptcy to expansion of two more stores
      
    • Supervised 10 people and a sales staff of 4.
      
    • Increased sales by 200%. ($750,000 in sales)
      
  
  
• Brown City Community Schools - Brown City, Mi. 1965-71
  
  • Athletic Director/Administrator/Coach/Educator - Oversaw direction and scheduling of all sports and sports programs K-12. Supervised lunchroom as an administrator.
    
    • Established the first booster club.
      
    • Helped design a new gymnasium and physical education plant.
      
    • Organized and reconstructed two athletic conferences
      
    • Directed the physical education curriculum
      
    • Head Coach of Basketball and Baseball, Assistant Football Coach, Head Baseball Coach

Coaching Background and Experience

• 3 Years Head Women’s Basketball Coach - Graceland University ( NAIA )
• 29 Years Head Basketball Coach (Class “A” 25 years)
• 31 Years Assistant Football Coach (Class “AA” 25 years)
• 24 Years Assistant Varsity Track Coach ( Men and Women)
• 3 Years Varsity Baseball Coach
• 3 Years Junior Varsity Baseball Coach
• 1 Year College Basketball Assistant Coach
  
  
  Attended:
  
  • Nike Basketball Coaches Clinic Las Vegas, Nv. 1991-2002
  • Albion Team Camp - Basketball Albion, Mi. 1993-99
  • University of Mich Team Camp Ann Arbor, Mi. 1986-93
  • Steroid Symposium (Instructor) Port Huron, Mi 1995-96
    
    
• Coaching Associations
  
  • President - BCHS Education Association 1970
  • President - Port Huron Coaches Association 1996-99
  • President - Greater Thumb Conference 1971
  • President - Southern Thumb Conference 1970
  • Certified Personal Trainer (AFAA) 1998-02
  • Member - National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • Member - Michigan Basketball/Football Coaches Association
    
  • Member - Iowa Basketball Coaches Association 1999-2002
    
  • Member - NAIA National Association 1999-2002

Accomplishments, Activities, and Honors

• Michigan High School Coaches Association Service Award 1999
• Michigan HS Football Coaches Association “Hall of Fame” 1998
  
• Coach of the Year - Basketball - Blue Water Area 1992
  
• Co-Coach of the Year - Basketball - EML/MAC 1990
  
• Regional Coach of the Year - Nominee 1989, 90, 91, 92, 93
  
• Michigan Coaches Association Hall of Fame Nominee 1995
  
• President - Port Huron Coaches Association 1995-1999
• Commencement Speaker – Port Huron Northern High School 2002
  
• Chairman Scotty Hanton Marathon Committee 1997-1999
  
• Chairman Bargaining Unit - AFT 1970
  
• State of Michigan Quarterfinalists Basketball (22-4) 1991
  
• State of Michigan Quarterfinalists Basketball (22-3) 1992
  
• State of Michigan District Finalists Basketball (19-3) 1993
  
• State of Michigan District Finalists Basketball (16-6) 1990
  
• State of Michigan District Semi-Finals Basketball (14-8) 1989
  
• Regional Champions - Basketball 1991, 1992
  
• District Champions - Basketball 1991, 1992, 1995
  
• March of Dimes - Jail & Bail 1994-1999
  
• Administrator/Pastor - local Church Congregation 1990-1997
  
• Member - Port Huron Education Association 1972-1999
  
• Member - Michigan Education Association 1965-1999
  
• Member - National Education Association 1965-1999
• Director- Northern Boys & Girls Basketball Camp 1973-1999
  
• Member - PHASD Physical Education Committee 1999
  
• Member - Final Fling Committee - Graceland University 2001-2002
  
• Member - Communications Committee - Graceland University 1999-2002
  
• Member – FAC, Financial Aid Committee – Graceland University 1999-2002