It\u2019s no secret that the Math Department mirrors the Athletic Department. There is a clear domination of math teachers who coach athletics at DHS. There are some underlying\u202fcharacter\u202ftraits all math teachers have that makes them excel as coaches.<\/p>\n
“We use a ton of statistics, both actual data like offensive and defensive stats, and tendencies to build our scouting reports and to make in-game adjustments,” math teacher Jason Watkins said.<\/p>\n
The analytical nature of math teachers gives them the ability to organize their teams precisely. Looking at the game from a mathematical angle provides insight into how the game is going to go, and allows the coaches to plan accordingly.<\/p>\n
Some of the other math teachers\u202fwho are coaches\u202fat DHS\u202finclude:\u202fKyle\u202fTheisen,\u202fSean Murray,\u202fGarrett Turner,\u202fTerry\u202fSchwartzkopf,\u202fand\u202fJason\u202fGehoski.\u202fAlthough these\u202fmath teachers may not believe there is a common correlation between being hired as a math teacher and then as a sports coach, they will admit to their mathematical skills influencing the way they coach.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you went around the state and surveyed for a correlation between subject area teachers and coaching\u202fyou would not find one except for PE teachers that coach,” Watkins said. “I think it is just a coincidence that we have so many math teachers at Dow High that choose to coach.”<\/p>\n