Adam Courter
Blue Springs
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 29 years of experience in education, leadership, and athletic program management. Specializes in performance motivation, collaborative learning, and developing meaningful student relationships. Proven success in achieving academic and athletic excellence, demonstrated by innovative teaching and comprehensive training programs, while also gaining recent experience in event operations, fundraising, and client consulting.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employee / Cannon Operator
Metro Golf Event Consultants
05.2025 - Current
- Secured booking, set up, and operated The Big Shot Challenge Golf Ball Cannon Fundraiser at various regional golf tournaments.
- Managed on-course fundraising activities, including the golf ball cannon, scratch-off games, and promotional products/swag.
- Consulted with tournament organizers on event planning, budgeting, custom hole signs/pin flags, banners, and hole-in-one insurance.
Secondary Teacher / Physical Education & Health Dept. Chair
Blue Springs R-IV School District (Blue Springs South High School)
07.1999 - 01.2025
- Chaired the Physical Education / Health Education Department (7 members), overseeing course schedules, equipment ordering, and budget management.
- Motivated and instructed students in various Physical Education Classes, Health Education, Personal Finance, and Student-Athlete Leadership & Character Development courses.
- Maintained positive parent-teacher collaboration and fostered a learning environment conducive to social and emotional development.
Head Boys Track and Field Coach
Blue Springs South High School
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Developed comprehensive training programs, resulting in 6 new school records, 28 state qualifiers, and 14 All-State athletes.
- Achieved the first-ever District Plaque (2nd place) in school history.
- Managed team budget, logistics, and mentored extended coaching staff.
Assistant Football Coach (Safeties / Running Backs, JV Defensive Coordinator)
Blue Springs South High School
06.1999 - 07.2016
- Contributed to a highly successful program with an overall record of 139-58, including 3 MO Class 6 State Championships and 4 District Championships.
- Developed individualized training programs and led comprehensive film review and game plan analysis.
Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach
Blue Springs South High School
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Led the team to a District Championship and State Championship Playoff berth (Overall Record: 29-25).
- Managed all aspects of budgeting, scheduling, travel, and fundraising for the varsity program.
K-12 Teacher (PE/Health/Science) / BB/FB/Track and Field Coach
Stanberry R4 School District
06.1996 - 05.1999
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, adapting instructional materials based on student abilities, interests, and learning styles.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment and assessed student understanding through various evaluation methods.
Other Coaching Duties
Blue Springs South / Stanberry / Comp Teams
- Assistant Track and Field Coach (BSSHS): Mentored 46 All-State athletes and established 12 school records across multiple tenures (2006-2019, 2024).
- Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach (BSSHS): Contributed to 3 District Championships & Overall Record 85-79 (1999-2005).
- Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach (BSSHS): Head Sophomore Boys (2017-2018)
- Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach (Stanberry R4): Achieved Conference & District Runner-Up & Overall Record: 41-12 (1997-1999).
- Head Boys' & Girls' Track & Field Coach (Stanberry): Mentored several All-Conference & All-State athletes (1997-1999).
- Assistant Football Coach (Stanberry): Achieved 3 Year Overall Record of 23-7 (1996-1999).
- Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach (Stanberry): Grand River Conference Co-Championship (1996-1999).
- AAU Basketball Coach (1990 – 1995): Led the Chilliville Horndogs (17-18 year old boys) to a 31-1 record, including 2 Show-Me State Game Championships.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Education
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO05.2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Secondary Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05.1996
Skills
- LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT: Performance Motivation, Curriculum Development, Budget Management, Group Leadership, Classroom Management, Golf Tournament Operations, Attention To Detail, Problem Solving
- INTERPERSONAL & COMMUNICATION: Mentoring, Active Listening, Parent-Teacher Collaboration, Behavior Management Techniques, Conflict Resolution, Teamwork and Colleague Collaboration
- AFFILIATIONS: Eagle Scout (Tribe of Mic-O-Say), Order of Omega Honors Society (1995), National Youth Sports Coaches Association
Certification
-Certified Big Shot Air Cannon Operator, Metro Golf Event Consultants - May 2025
-7-12 Physical Education Career CPC (Expiration 08/19/2105)
-7-12 Health Education Career CPC (Expiration 08/19/2105)
-7-9 General Science Career CPC (Expiration 08/19/2105)
-First Aid/CPR Certification (Expiration May 2026)
-Reflexive Performance Reset Levels 1 &2 Certification (August 2019)
-Square 1 System Signal 6 Level 1 Certification (July 2020)
Timeline
Employee / Cannon Operator
Metro Golf Event Consultants
05.2025 - Current
Head Boys Track and Field Coach
Blue Springs South High School
07.2018 - 07.2023
Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach
Blue Springs South High School
07.2005 - 07.2007
Secondary Teacher / Physical Education & Health Dept. Chair
Blue Springs R-IV School District (Blue Springs South High School)
07.1999 - 01.2025
Assistant Football Coach (Safeties / Running Backs, JV Defensive Coordinator)
Blue Springs South High School
06.1999 - 07.2016
K-12 Teacher (PE/Health/Science) / BB/FB/Track and Field Coach
Stanberry R4 School District
06.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Secondary Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Other Coaching Duties
Blue Springs South / Stanberry / Comp Teams
Master of Science (M.S.) - Education
Southwest Baptist University