Episode 114: Turning Tragedy into Advocacy: Coach Kirk Thacker's Story
Episode 114: Turning Tragedy into Advocacy: Coach Kirk Thacker's Story  
Podcast: Never Stop Getting Better
Published On: Thu Jul 04 2024
Description: For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website coming soon. Guardian Caps, search their website for more information on this great addition to any program. guardiansports.com/ Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. But we're not just here to share knowledge; we want to engage with our listeners too! Your feedback, comments, and shares are invaluable in helping us grow and improve. So, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to like, share, and comment on your favorite episodes. And if you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Todays Guest, Coach Kirk Thacker Email: kthacker@orrick.k12.mo.us 6th generation Ray County resident. Married to Lisa (Taylor) Thacker in 2000. Two Children- Carly (Recent grad from William Jewell College/attending Pharmacy School at KU this fall.) and Dalton – forever 15, living in Heaven Education 1987 Richmond High School Graduate 1991 Harlaxton College – Grantham, England (Spring Semester) 1992 William Jewell College Graduate – B.A. in History 1996 William Jewell College – Social.Studies certification 2003 CMSU Graduate – Master’s Degree in Secondary School Administration. Memberships Board Member of MSHSAA Football Advisory Committee. 2012- 2016 Board Vice –Chairman of Special Needs Services of Ray County. 2017-2022 Board Chairman of Special Needs Services of Ray County 2022-Present Secretary of Missouri 8 Man Coaches Association. 2008-2022 (Founding Board Member) Vice-President of Dockery, Missouri Cemetery Board. 2010-2021 Treasurer of Dockery Cemetery Board 2021-present Ordained Deacon – First Baptist Church of Hardin. 2005-2023 Member of Richmond Lodge #57 A.F. & A. M. 2009-Present Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity. 1988-Present. Former Chairman/Founder – Missouri 8 Man Coaches Hall of Fame. Teaching/Coaching History 1996-2000 Oak Grove School District- Teacher/Coach 2000-2021 Hardin-Central School – Teacher/Coach 2021 – 2024 – Orrick School District Teacher 2005-2024 - Head Football Coach – Hardin-Central, Norborne/Hardin-Central, Orrick 2002-2012, 2017-2020 Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach – Hardin-Central 2019-2024- Head Track Coach – Hardin-Central, Orrick 2000-2019 Junior High Coach (Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Track) 2000-2005, 2016-2020 – Hardin-Central Academic Coach 2018 Hardin-Central Future Teachers of America Chapter Sponsor Football Accomplishments 132-69 record (4 th all time) 55 All-State Players coached 6 Conference Championships 4 District Championships (3 time runner up) 2007 State Runner Up (2 Final Four Appearances) 4 Time KMZU 8 Man Coach of the Year (2008, 2009, 2012, 2020) 8 Time Missouri 8 Man All- Star Game Assistant Coach DD Video https://youtu.be/jOp6-YJT3mw?si=807DgQoJhHHj6bA6