Paul Harper
Athletic Facilities Manager
Northmont Senior High - Clayton, OH
937-830-3431 (cell)
Paul Harper has been with Northmont Athletics for over 40 years. He started as a part time athletic facilities operation assistant, and later became the Athletic Facilities Manager. Paul's main responsibilities are setup and tear down for any athletic event at Northmont. Paul, with a team of people, help take care of the facilities when not being operated, help set up for athletic events, ensure that the athletic events are running well, and to ensure that the facilities are some of the best in the state. When facilities are not being used, Paul ensures that the upkeep for those facilities are in the best possible manner. Paul and his team are the first one's at the facilities, and the last ones to leave on game day. Paul is in the Northmont baseball, basketball, and football hall of fame's. Paul's hard work has not gone unnoticed. Paul is a Northmont roll of recognition honoree, and has a plaque with his face on it in the school. Paul was inducted into the Southwest Ohio Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. Paul is a salary employee and has a high school diploma. The perks are that he gets to enjoy all games for free, and has the ability to go to any game in the conference for free. Paul enjoys what he does, and loves rooting for all of the Thunderbolt Athletics. Both of Paul's sons, and all four grandchildren are graduates of Northmont Senior High. Three were high school athletes. Paul could not see himself doing anything else but working in athletics at Northmont.
Depending on what level, athletic facilities managers can make anywhere from $35,000 a year, to $125,000 a year. Training and experience varies. The turnover rate is lower then most careers. There is always opportunities for advancement. Some athletic facilities managers become athletic directors. Some move on to new schools. or even move on to new levels.
The best advice Paul can give to people who want to go into the athletic field, is to continue to be passionate about everything that you do. Start out on a facilities staff, and work you way up. Do not be afraid to try new things to improve operations and the facilities. Paul says you must believe in yourself and be ready to work. "Rome was not built in a day" Paul believes that facility management will continue to grow with the sports industry continuing to grow. Paul says to enjoy the process on the way to getting that dream job.
Athletic Facilities Manager
Northmont Senior High - Clayton, OH
937-830-3431 (cell)
Paul Harper has been with Northmont Athletics for over 40 years. He started as a part time athletic facilities operation assistant, and later became the Athletic Facilities Manager. Paul's main responsibilities are setup and tear down for any athletic event at Northmont. Paul, with a team of people, help take care of the facilities when not being operated, help set up for athletic events, ensure that the athletic events are running well, and to ensure that the facilities are some of the best in the state. When facilities are not being used, Paul ensures that the upkeep for those facilities are in the best possible manner. Paul and his team are the first one's at the facilities, and the last ones to leave on game day. Paul is in the Northmont baseball, basketball, and football hall of fame's. Paul's hard work has not gone unnoticed. Paul is a Northmont roll of recognition honoree, and has a plaque with his face on it in the school. Paul was inducted into the Southwest Ohio Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. Paul is a salary employee and has a high school diploma. The perks are that he gets to enjoy all games for free, and has the ability to go to any game in the conference for free. Paul enjoys what he does, and loves rooting for all of the Thunderbolt Athletics. Both of Paul's sons, and all four grandchildren are graduates of Northmont Senior High. Three were high school athletes. Paul could not see himself doing anything else but working in athletics at Northmont.
Depending on what level, athletic facilities managers can make anywhere from $35,000 a year, to $125,000 a year. Training and experience varies. The turnover rate is lower then most careers. There is always opportunities for advancement. Some athletic facilities managers become athletic directors. Some move on to new schools. or even move on to new levels.
The best advice Paul can give to people who want to go into the athletic field, is to continue to be passionate about everything that you do. Start out on a facilities staff, and work you way up. Do not be afraid to try new things to improve operations and the facilities. Paul says you must believe in yourself and be ready to work. "Rome was not built in a day" Paul believes that facility management will continue to grow with the sports industry continuing to grow. Paul says to enjoy the process on the way to getting that dream job.
Lance Schneider
Former Head Football Coach, Assistant Athletic Director
Northmont Senior High - Clayton, OH
937-572-8772 (cell)
Lance began coaching in the mid 80's. He was an assistant coach under his father at multiple schools. Lance got the head coaching job at Northmont in 1998, and coached there until 2015. While at Northmont Lance went 107-63, coached three NFL players, and coached over a hundred collegiate football players. Lance has been to the playoffs eight years, won the conference championship 8 years (including 7 in a row). Lance was also the coach of the year eight times. Lance's was the head football coach, the offensive coordinator, and the strength and conditioning coach. While at Northmont, Lance was also a physic education teacher, and taught as the weight lifting coach. Later, Lance became an assistant athletic director as well at Northmont. Lance loved everything about his career. He enjoyed coaching with friends, coaching great players, and winning. He loved to be a mentor to others and guide them in a positive way. Lance is now a project manager for Ideal Imaging, and is currently not coaching.
Lance has a bachelors in sport management, and a masters degree in education. He began his career as teacher in physical education and later became a head coach. Lance's general responsibilities as a head coach is to teach football, ensure athletes grades are where they need to be, ensure everyone is playing the game safety, and ensure that he is putting his players in the best position. As an assistant athletic director, Lance assisted the Athletic Director with set up, scheduling, assisting with game operations, eligibility, among other things. Lance was a salary employee and as a teacher, coach, and assistant athletic director, was paid $80,000 dollars a year. Lance worked his way up from being an assistant coach, to a head coach, to a assistant athletic director while teaching. Lance enjoys being around the students and enjoys competing. The turnover in the coaching industry depends on the position depends. A head coach turnover is high due to the pressure on winning. Assistant athletic directors turnover is low considering most are teachers. As a coach and assistant athletic director, there is always places for advancement. You could always become a athletic director. You could always move to a bigger school who pays more. Lance really enjoyed all of his jobs while at Northmont.
Lance's has some tips for aspiring students. If you are going to coach, be ready to put in the long hours. Be ready to not get much sleep and be ready to compete every day. Lance says just getting your foot in the door in the coaching industry is the easiest and quickest way to being a head coach. As for an assistant athletic director, continue to be around all of the sports. Lance says you should try to assist in anyway possible and get noticed. Be passionate about sports and love what you do. Always be willing to help others. Lance says the reward while being a coach is the feeling that you have helped change some lives and brought joy to kids. Be passionate about everything you do, and never settle for less.
Former Head Football Coach, Assistant Athletic Director
Northmont Senior High - Clayton, OH
937-572-8772 (cell)
Lance began coaching in the mid 80's. He was an assistant coach under his father at multiple schools. Lance got the head coaching job at Northmont in 1998, and coached there until 2015. While at Northmont Lance went 107-63, coached three NFL players, and coached over a hundred collegiate football players. Lance has been to the playoffs eight years, won the conference championship 8 years (including 7 in a row). Lance was also the coach of the year eight times. Lance's was the head football coach, the offensive coordinator, and the strength and conditioning coach. While at Northmont, Lance was also a physic education teacher, and taught as the weight lifting coach. Later, Lance became an assistant athletic director as well at Northmont. Lance loved everything about his career. He enjoyed coaching with friends, coaching great players, and winning. He loved to be a mentor to others and guide them in a positive way. Lance is now a project manager for Ideal Imaging, and is currently not coaching.
Lance has a bachelors in sport management, and a masters degree in education. He began his career as teacher in physical education and later became a head coach. Lance's general responsibilities as a head coach is to teach football, ensure athletes grades are where they need to be, ensure everyone is playing the game safety, and ensure that he is putting his players in the best position. As an assistant athletic director, Lance assisted the Athletic Director with set up, scheduling, assisting with game operations, eligibility, among other things. Lance was a salary employee and as a teacher, coach, and assistant athletic director, was paid $80,000 dollars a year. Lance worked his way up from being an assistant coach, to a head coach, to a assistant athletic director while teaching. Lance enjoys being around the students and enjoys competing. The turnover in the coaching industry depends on the position depends. A head coach turnover is high due to the pressure on winning. Assistant athletic directors turnover is low considering most are teachers. As a coach and assistant athletic director, there is always places for advancement. You could always become a athletic director. You could always move to a bigger school who pays more. Lance really enjoyed all of his jobs while at Northmont.
Lance's has some tips for aspiring students. If you are going to coach, be ready to put in the long hours. Be ready to not get much sleep and be ready to compete every day. Lance says just getting your foot in the door in the coaching industry is the easiest and quickest way to being a head coach. As for an assistant athletic director, continue to be around all of the sports. Lance says you should try to assist in anyway possible and get noticed. Be passionate about sports and love what you do. Always be willing to help others. Lance says the reward while being a coach is the feeling that you have helped change some lives and brought joy to kids. Be passionate about everything you do, and never settle for less.
Jeff Baker
Business Manger
M-Power Gym LLC. - Vandalia, OH
937-271-7333 (Cell)
[email protected]
Jeff Baker is the business manager of M-Power Gym LLC. and one of the co- founders. Jeff handles day to day operations, accounts, media, legal, and other business operations. Jeff is the father of owner, Mike Baker. Jeff has a law degree from the University of Dayton and also works as an energy consultant for Muirfield energy. Jeff brings many years of managerial experience to M-Power. He has headed several different companies and committees during his professional work. Jeff is the first one to open the doors, and the last one to leave. Jeff works tirelessly to make sure the company is constantly heading in the right direction. He has a lot of input on decisions that should be made, and helps keep the balance between Mike and Will. Jeff was very hands on through the build out. As Mike and Will were still training clients at the rec as M-Power was being built out, Jeff did a lot of the dirty work and really kept everything on pace. Jeff's experience in sales, marketing, and communication has been crucial to M-Power's success right out of the gates. He has sold memberships, advertisements, and handled all of the installments of different things. Jeff handled all of the inspections and codes. There we several times where Jeff would work late to make sure M-Power passed it's inspections. Without Jeff, M-Power would of never been able to open the doors. Jeff is married and has four grown children.
Business Manger
M-Power Gym LLC. - Vandalia, OH
937-271-7333 (Cell)
[email protected]
Jeff Baker is the business manager of M-Power Gym LLC. and one of the co- founders. Jeff handles day to day operations, accounts, media, legal, and other business operations. Jeff is the father of owner, Mike Baker. Jeff has a law degree from the University of Dayton and also works as an energy consultant for Muirfield energy. Jeff brings many years of managerial experience to M-Power. He has headed several different companies and committees during his professional work. Jeff is the first one to open the doors, and the last one to leave. Jeff works tirelessly to make sure the company is constantly heading in the right direction. He has a lot of input on decisions that should be made, and helps keep the balance between Mike and Will. Jeff was very hands on through the build out. As Mike and Will were still training clients at the rec as M-Power was being built out, Jeff did a lot of the dirty work and really kept everything on pace. Jeff's experience in sales, marketing, and communication has been crucial to M-Power's success right out of the gates. He has sold memberships, advertisements, and handled all of the installments of different things. Jeff handled all of the inspections and codes. There we several times where Jeff would work late to make sure M-Power passed it's inspections. Without Jeff, M-Power would of never been able to open the doors. Jeff is married and has four grown children.