He played professional soccer at Swansea city football club. Pulaski Academy. Address. In addition to his athletic director duties, he teaches physical education classes. On the first morning (Monday, April 28), the team assembled at th e Michigan State Police Training Academy. He coaches Jr. High football and basketball, as well as High School football and basketball. Coach Norwood served at Pulaski Academy as Athletic Director for ten years and during his 10 years as Head Senior High Football coach he had a record of 86-27 with 6 Conference Championships. Bill Topich took over the Middle School Tennis program in 2003 and was appointed Head Upper School Tennis Coach during the 2007-2008 school year. He has been coaching soccer at Pulaski Academy but has been directing club soccer camps and programs in America since 1994. Full Bio. He currently teaches Physical Education for grades 5-12. He decided to go back to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville to work on his Master’s Degree. Academy Director | U20 & U23 Coach Rick has coached in central Arkansas for 18 years including 16 years with Arkansas United/ LRFC, head coach at Pulaski Academy and Bryant High School. Anthony coaches WR’s and teaches Middle School Physical Education. Chris played soccer in college at Wales Universities and for the Wales national team. Jalissa Trotter. This play is referred to as one of many “The Catch” in Arkansas Razorback football. While at Pulaski Academy he won a state championship in football, basketball, and baseball. Partnering with you in your child’s education, we encourage individual natural gifts in a close-knit, supportive and challenging environment which brings a sense of personal and community responsibility. In addition, thirteen Bruin players have won the Overall State titles. His degree was in Business Information Systems, but had the urge to get into coaching. He and his coaching staff also cultivated relationships with area organizations that would donate jerseys and equipment to athletes in need. Chris graduated from the University of Central Arkansas, Conway in December of 1990, with a BSE in Education. Ruffin found that some of his players just needed someone to help boost their confidence. Coach Dickey has been working at PA for 8 years as an Assistant Baseball and Head Wrestling coach. He attended the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a master’s degree in Teaching. There's sound math behind Pulaski Academy's commitment to never punting. Coach Taylor has been working at Pulaski Academy for seven years as an assistant football coach and assistant athletic director. Cade Cox. Pulaski Academy Coach Kevin Kelley is known for not punting, but in the state title game the Bruins punted late in the game. Coach Morgan has coached at Pulaski Academy for four years. Coach Kelley has been coaching and teaching at Pulaski Academy since 1997. In 2014 and 2015, he led the Girls swim team to the 5A-1A state swimming championship. Treadway received his Bachelors degree in Science in 1981, and finished his Masters in Education in 1982, both at Harding. St. Mary’s in high school, and she received a swimming scholarship to attend the University of Kansas in May, 1979. He was a walk-on in 1996 and worked his way into a scholarship and the starting rotation his junior and senior years. Coach Adams is in his 18th year at Pulaski Academy, and his 12th year as the head coach of the Bruin Baseball team. Kevin’s record at PA as the head coach is 191-27-1. Have been a part of 4 championships at PA (2014-2017). Jason is a graduate of Harding University where he competed in track and field. Phone: 920-366-8836. Coach Thrash graduated from with an education degree from UCA. PA was established in 1971 as a segregation academy and remains as the only independent, non-sectarian, college preparatory school in Arkansas. During these online ZOOM events, you will meet several members of our administration, faculty, and staff. 501.604.1910 He also has an MA in PE/Athletics and an MA in Secondary Administration from Central Michigan. Coach Fitz has been teaching at Pulaski Academy for 19 years. Jay Caldwell. Pulaski Academy / Pittsburg State. Full Bio. While at Murray State he played football and lettered for two seasons. The Loyola coaching staff saw McMillan play in February when Pulaski Academy faced Mills at home. Coach Thrash graduated from Pulaski Academy in 2004. 21,951 were here. He is the secondary coach and serves as the team’s co-defensive coordinator. He then went on to get a master’s degree from Michigan State University. Melissa has been involved in the sport of pompon for 8 years. Coach Kordsmeier has been at Pulaski Academy for the last three years starting in 2016. By Paul Dalen @paul_dalen Nov 15, 2013, 12:00pm EST ... Little Rock, Ark. The Bruins won their ninth state title — all with Kelley at the helm — with a 64-27 win over rival Little Rock Christian for the Class 5A state championship Saturday afternoon in front of 3,719 fans at War Memorial Stadium. With 78% of students participating in athletics, our offerings include Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Spirit … Jay Caldwell. Anthony graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 1999 with a degree in Social Work. Coach Robken has been the Head of Middle School at Pulaski Academy for 7 years and Head Golf Coach for 3 years. At the HS level he has been Conference Coach of the Year 3 times, … Pulaski Academy. Before becoming head coach at PA, the school had been to two semifinals and never past. At St. Joseph, Chris served as the girls basketball coach for grades 7-12, golf coach, track coach, and softball coach. Pulaski Academy Virtual Open House Events Join us for a Virtual Open House to learn more about Pulaski Academy's innovative curriculum, passionate faculty, and nurturing learning environment. While at PA the baseball team finished as State Champions in 2013 and were the Runner-up in 2014. Coach Taylor graduated from Murray State University with a History Education degree. Little Rock, AR 72212. Known for his disruptive techniques, Coach Kelley has led a small private school football team at Pulaski Academy to seven state championships An independent, non-sectarian school, for boys and girls aged 2½ through grade 12. During his tenure at PA, Coach Wyatt has won 7 state championships, while playing in 10 title games. As the PA Assistant Tennis Coach, he has won three state championships. Coach Schneider has 15 years of experience coaching high school soccer in Wisconsin. He was drafted in 2000 by the Green Bay Packers. 17th year as head coach at Pulaski Academy (through 12-31-2019). Over the past seven years he has been a part of seven football state championships. Beach Volleyball Coaching Staff. She was a team captain in the 1981-82 season and the 1982-83 season. She swam for Mt. He currently serves as the Head Cross Country Coach for grades 7-12 and is also the Swim Coach for grades 9-12. Pulaski Community School District. Pulaski Academy is committed to excellence, innovation and high achievement in academics, fine arts, and athletics. Head Coach. While finishing his Master’s degree in Education at UALR, Blake started working at PA as a Jr. High and 7th grade assistant. sanctioned boys soccer games at the varsity and junior varsity level. Fostering students’ learning abilities and critical-thinking skills, we prime them for higher education by holding high standards for academic performance, personal effort, and ethical behavior. COVID-19 Staff Health Assessment; COVID-19 Updates; District Newsletters; Email & Google Apps; Employee Assistance Program; Facility Use Request Form; IEP Direct; iObservation; IT Assist; MyLearningPlan; Online Training; PPE Request Form; Print Shop; PTG; SchoolTool; Staff Directory; Submit a Work Order; Substitute Service While at the university, he played club tennis for five years during which he travelled around the South and Midwest playing against other universities. Autumn Erickson. Justin is an Arkansas State University graduate and received his master’s degree from UALR. He spent two years with the Cowboys before several knee injuries forced him to retire. Then in 2014, took over the Varsity Offensive Line as well. Pulaski Academy (13-0) finished a perfect … Coach Treadway has won a total of 18 conference championships and and made it to 7 final fours. Allison Frizzell-Kizer. Pulaski Academy took advantage of a four-minute scoreless run by McClellan to take command in the first quarter. This was a grand slam for us,” said Rick Treadway, head senior girls coach at Pulaski Academy. Prior to Pulaski Academy, Chris was at St.Joseph High School in Conway, AR for 25 years starting in 1991. Coach Treadway just completed is 8th year as the head coach of the Pulaski Academy lady bruins basketball team. Chris became the athletic director in 2000 directing all the sports programs at St. Joseph. ... Little Rock, Ark. She started her pom career at South Lyon High School where she was a 4-year team member, served as a Captain her senior year, and was nominated MVP both junior and senior year on SLVP. He was an All Star Football coach four times and was an All Star girls Basketball coach once. Beginning with the 2019-20 school year, Robken was named the Head of Middle and Upper Schools at PA. Coach Wyatt is in his 19th year teaching and coaching football at Pulaski Academy. Mr. Topich also teaches AP history and is a published writer for numerous books. Trent attended Harding University in Searcy Arkansas, where he played basketball for four years and graduated with a degree in sales. Address. Pulaski Academy football coach Kevin Kelley talks to his team after defeating McClellan in the 5A High School Football State Championship. Coach Owen is originally from Wales. Additionally two of his golfers have qualified for state overalls and three golfers finished as all-state recipients. He then went onto to play quarterback at the University of Alabama. His 2015 lost in the state finals in overtime. The assessment coordinator presented a brief overview of the Criminal Justice Training Assessment project and process. Pulaski Academy is proud to offer a variety of sports in our athletics program for our students. This is Treadway’s 37th year overall after starting with 6 years at Ole Main high school, and 23 years at Sheridan. Chris served as the soccer USA coach summer coach in 1996 and the Olympic development coach for the state of Arkansas. Jazmene McMillan. The team held a mee ting with the Training Division Staff, which included Captain Gene Hoekwater. He has a BA from Alma College in Michigan with a double major in PE and History. The Pulaski Academy & Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, disabilities, veteran status, or national origin. Coach Dunn is in his fourth year of teaching at Pulaski Academy and his third year as the assistant tennis coach. Pulaski Academy. Ms. Fitzgerald graduated from the University of Kansas with a BSE in May, 1983. Before that, he did the same in public schools in  Carrollton, Texas, a suburb of Dallas beginning in 1993. Coach Jacoby is in her first year teaching and coaching at PA. She attended Ouachita Baptist University where she majored in Mathematics and minored in Coaching. Pulaski Academy is an independent, college-preparatory school that respects, embraces and celebrates diversity in its curriculum, student body, and staff. Cade Cox. Watch this highlight video of the Pulaski Academy (Little Rock, AR) football team in its game Recap: Pulaski Academy vs. Little Rock Christian Academy 2020 on Dec 11, 2020 More Videos Dec 13, 2020 @ … Lauren Grace Perry. Chris Kordsmeier - GIRLS BASKETBALL AND SOFTBALL, Mary Kay Fitzgerald - SWIMMING AND DIVING, Kirby Norwood - CROSS COUNTRY, SWIMMING, DIVING. Multiple Coach of the Year Honors. Over the years, she has participated in various Masters Swimming events throughout Arkansas. Since 2003, when he became head coach, the school has been to  10 championship games, 13 final fours in the playoffs, 10 state championship games, and PA has won 7 state titles. Years / Record Varsity & JV: 15 / 159-119-45. Women's Volleyball Coaching Staff. Head Coach. Julian currently holds UEFA and USSF coaching licenses. He is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with a Masters and Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. He has won 17 Coach of the Year awards and coached in 3 Arkansas High School All-Star games. Little Rock, AR 72212. “We did punt, yes,” Jones said. Anthony was released from the Packers in 2001, and the Dallas Cowboys signed him in August 2001. Her sophomore season, she led the GAC conference in Aces. In May, 2003, Ms. Fitzgerald was inducted into the Arkansas Swimming Hall of Fame. Respecting cultural differences and embracing diversity, we promote appreciation of the common experiences that bind us while promoting the exploration of our core values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility. 143 W. Green Bay Street Pulaski, WI 54162 920-822-6000 As golf coach, he led the girls to a conference championship in 2018. They were ranked number 2 in 4A and number 7 overall in 2011-2012. But it takes a special kind of coach to deal with the criticism that accompanies a decision to buck conventional wisdom. Jacquelynn Horsey. Anthony is ranked 2nd on the Razorbacks Career receiving yards list with 2,879 receiving yards and is ranked 2nd with 23 touchdown receptions. Also he played professionally for Swansea City and Portsmouth. Chad Morris was a lot happier on Wednesday after his coaching staff's first full season of recruiting than he was after a shortened recruiting period last year. His average of 21.0 yards-per-catch set an SEC career-record and he also set a Razorback record of 10 games with over 100 yards receiving during his career. Full Bio. Prior to taking the head coach position, Coach Adams was the assistant coach with the Bruins for 6 years under head coach Todd Wood. surrounded himself with coaching staff who were committed to supporting players in the same way. Conrad Jarvis. Coach Norwood is in his 31st year at Pulaski Academy his 40th year overall. Ms. Fitzgerald swam at Kansas for 4 years, earning All-American honors in the 200 Medley Relay and 400 Medley Relay in 1980 and 1981. Prior to Pulaski Academy, Chris was at St.Joseph High School in Conway, AR for 25 years starting in 1991. In September, 1999, she was inducted into the University of Kansas Hall of Fame. Roberts, The official 2016-17 Men's Basketball Roster for the University of Tulsa Hurricane The 15th in a series previewing Pulaski … They were ranked number 3 in 5A in 2013-2014 and number 6 in 2015-2016. He previously taught at Earle Junior High and Harrison Junior and Senior High before coming to Pulaski Academy. They helped lead the Bruins to back-to-back state titles in 2002 and 2003, going a combined 51-7 over those two years. Julie Greathouse. Treadway attended  Harding College from 1977 through 1982 where he was a four year starter on the varsity basketball team. During his eleven years at the helm, Topich has led the Bruins to ten State Championships. Erin Cullum Marcussen. He is in the Michigan HS Coaching Hall of Fame for Baseball and he is also a Hall of Fame Coach at Alma College for both Wrestling and Baseball. Sept. 3, 2009EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State men's tennis coach Gene Orlando has announced the hiring of Matt Roberts as the assistant men's tennis coach. Anthony started in August 2003 and received his Master’s in December 2004 in Adult Education. During that time he has led the Lady Bruins to six state championship appearances. Lindsay Middleton. The Pulaski Academy & Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, disabilities, veteran status, or national origin. At St. Joseph, Chris served as the girls basketball coach for grades 7-12, golf coach, track coach, and softball coach. Assistant Coach . LITTLE ROCK — Pulaski Academy and head coach Kevin Kelley continue to make history. In the last 4 years PA finished as Runner Up in Wrestling in 2016 & 2017, and they were State Champions in 2018 and 2019. 501.604.1910 Welcome to the Official Pulaski Academy Fanpage! He served on the Arkansas High school Coaches Association executive committee for ten years and served as President of the High School Coaches Association in 2003. Assistant Coach This is Melissa Finneran’s first season on the MSU Pompon Coaching Staff. During the first 14 years, PA made the quarterfinals of the state playoffs all 17 times, the semifinals 14 times, the championship game 11 times, and won 8 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, the most recent in December of 2019. Years / Record Varsity: 10 / 104-88-31. Coach Kevin Kelley is an innovative, inspiring speaker. By Leland Barclay | Photos by Jimmy Jones. Welcome to the Official Pulaski Academy Fanpage! Lindsay Middleton. Coach Adams is also a member of the Math Department at PA. Coach Lucas was on the receiving end of Clint Stoerner’s 27 yard game-winning touchdown pass against the defending National Champions, Tennessee Volunteers in 1999. Jacquelynn Horsey. Chris Owen has been the Lady Bruin soccer coach for seven seasons. He’s in the top 5 on the school’s career-record list with 137 catches. Coach Kelley has won many distinguished awards at PA including USA Today National Coach of the Year, coached in the National Under Armour  Game, won Time Magazine's 33rd Best Invention of the Year, the Tribeca Film Festival Disruptive Innovation Award, spoken at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, and several local and state coach of the year awards. Julie Greathouse. McMillan was impressed with Loyola and said … Pulaski Academy is a private, independent college preparatory preschool, elementary, and junior/senior high school headed by Matthew Walsh in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Roger is a graduate of Lyon College, where he played baseball. Conrad Jarvis. He has coached over 300 W.I.A.A. Erin Cullum Marcussen. We are proud of where our students have gone since leaving Pulaski Academy. Welcome to Pulaski Academy, a private, independent college preparatory preschool, elementary, and junior/senior high school in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas. Lauren Grace Perry. Coach Franks has been the Head Boys’ Basketball coach at Pulaski Academy for 11 years. She played two years on the OBU volleyball team, serving as a captain her sophomore year, before she was injured. He led the Bruins to the 5A state title in 2013, followed by a trip to the finals again in 2014. Ms. Fitzgerald grew up in Little Rock swimming competitively for the Little Rock Racquet Club Dolphins swim team. During Roger’s time, the Bruins have two conference championships, two regional championships, and one championship game appearance. Anthony truly loves coaching football at Pulaski Academy under the leadership of Coach Kevin Kelley. Coach Kordsmeier has been at Pulaski Academy for the last three years starting in 2016. He has taught Physical Education for 31 years. Coach Kelley says he is most proud of the culture of the coaching staff and team at PA who, while competing, are learning the very valuable life lessons that athletics teaches our student athletes. 12701 Hinson Road. Jazmene McMillan. 12701 Hinson Road. Billy attended Ouachita Baptist University from 1996-2001 where he lettered for two years in baseball as a left-handed pitcher. He finished his career at Harding  as one of the top assist leaders and scorers in history. Currently, he has led the Bruin girls and boys swim teams to the 4A-1A district championship for the last three years, 2019, 2018, 2017. Email: pulaskivarsitysoccer@gmail.com. She has served as an assistant swim coach for the PA swim team for 7 years. Coach Amsler graduated from PA in 2008 and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he graduated in 2012. 21,614 were here. Anderson's three-pointer gave Pulaski Academy a 59-43 lead with 3:11 left. Treadway’s teams have been to the State play-offs in 36 of his 37 years. 203-29-1 record as a head coach. Within our enriching environment in the creative arts, our students identify new interests and cultivate talents and skills, becoming active participants in a journey of inspiration and imagination. Then he received his master in education for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.