Type Of Business:
School district
Expertise:
Administrative leadership; Coaching
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Administration, Kean University (1989); Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin, Superior (1972)
Affiliations Awards:
Representative, NJSIAA State Sectional Championships, Boys' Soccer Tournament, Group III, North II (1999-2010); President, New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse League (2002-2003, 2003-2004); Vice President, New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse League (2000-2001, 2001-2002); Assistant Representative, NJSIAA Golf Championship (2001-2002, 2002 -2003); New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association; Associate Member, National Collegiate Athletic Association; Essex County Athletic Directors Association; New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association; Women's Basketball Coaches Association; North Basketball Officials Association; North Track and Field Officials Association; Professional Association of Volleyball Officials; Representative, NJSIAA State Sectional Championships, League Secretary, League Judges Assignor, New Jersey Gymnastic League; Officials Assignor, Boys Basketball, Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League; Co-Chairman, Boys and Girls All-Star Game, New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association; Director, Boys Soccer Tournament, Essex County Athletic Directors Association; Former Member, NJSIAA Hall of Fame Nomination Committee (1996-2004)
Work History:
Special Head Women's Basketball Coach, Union County College, Cranford, NJ (2001-2003); Teacher of Physical Education and Driver Education, Head Coach, Boys Basketball, Hillside Board of Education (1988-1989); Teacher of Physical Education and Driver Education, Essex County Vocational Schools, Newark, NJ (1985-1987); Chairman, District Physical Education Curriculum Committee, Essex County Vocational Schools, Newark, NJ (1985-1987); Physical Education Instructor, Head Women's Basketball Coach, Cheyney State University (1983-1985); Assistant to the Athletic Director, University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC (1981-1983); Head Women's Basketball Coach, University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC (1981-1982); Teacher of Physical Education and Driver Education, Head Boys' Vanity Basketball Coach, Piscataway Board of Education, Piscataway, NJ (1973-1981)
Charity:
Volunteer, Special Olympics Summer Games (2007); Men of Essex (1991-2003); President, Men of Essex (1998-2000); Vice President, Men of Essex (1996-1998); Volunteer Coordinator, Cancer Care Inc.; Guest Speaker, Various Summer Basketball Camps and Sports Banquets; 'It's All About You' Health Fair, Montclair High School
Number Of Years In Profession:
8
Number Of Years In Current Position:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to hard work, self-drive, overachieving attitude and to the support he receives from his mother and wife.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after being inspired by his mother, who encouraged her children to always excel.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. McGriff met Martin Luther King Jr. on March 27, 1968, when he was the student body president of his high school.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervising 14 teachers; Coordinating and ensuring the curriculum is followed and that core standards are achieved; Directing 30 sport programs, 55 coaches and 10 instructors for a group IV high school; Organizing a sports program; Managing a budget of $500,000 for transportation, coaches' stipends, officials' equipment and supplies, uniforms, entry fees and security; Hiring coaching staff and instructors; Evaluating head coaches; Scheduling sports programs; Assigning officials; Planning annual reports and ceremonies; Organizing seminars
Education Certifications:
Certified Administrator and Supervisor, State of New Jersey; Certification in Health, Physical Education and Driver Education (K-12), State of New Jersey; Certification in Elementary Education, State of New Jersey; Principal Certificate of Eligibility, State of New Jersey
Awards/Honors:
Essex County Athletic Director of the Year (2001); Regional Coach of the Year, Head Women's Basketball Coach, Union County College, Cranford, NJ (2003-2004); Northeast Region Coach of the Year, Head Women's Basketball Coach, Cheyney State University; Coach of the Year, Middlesex County (Twice)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. McGriff intends to coach on a professional level.