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Sep 2022
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Episode 37: Bite Down and Don't Let Go w...

Darrin Peppard
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Dr. Chris Hobbs is a 20-year veteran of education holding positions of teacher, coach, student minister, principal, athletic administrator, & executive director in the suburbs of Washington D.C., New York City, West Palm Beach, and Houston. In his current role as Director of Institutional Advancement at Second Baptist School, he provides global leadership to admissions, advancement, communications, and marketing for four campuses, two models of education, and nearly 2,000 students. His career has been marked by the ability to excite and rally communities around a common mission. During his time as an athletic director, he was named a Top 40 Under 40 Sports Leader by Coach and AD magazine and the National High School AD of the Year by BSN - Varsity Brands.

As a blogger, podcast guest, and keynote presenter, Hobbs’ insights on leadership are regularly featured in the educational, non-profit, and corporate spaces. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education, a master’s degree in sports coaching, an educational specialist and doctor of education in educational leadership, he is a certified master athletic administrator from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator’s Association, and holds a certificate in organizational leadership from Northwestern’s Kelloggs School of Business. Dr. Hobbs resides in Houston, Texas with his wife, Jen, who holds a master’s degree in educational leadership herself and is the Director of Student Support Services at Second Baptist School. They have three children (20, 18, 16) who have all attended Christian schools and colleges the entirety of their education.

Social Media handles: Twitter / Instagram - @dr_chrishobbs 

Email/contact info: coachchrishobbs@gmail.com

Bite Down and Don't Let Go (Dr. Hobbs' blog)

Book recommendations from Dr. Hobbs:

Generation Z Unlimited by Tim Elmore

Know What You're For by Jeff Henderson

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