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Connie Lavergne

Kinesiology

Department: Kinesiology

Rank: Instructor

Degrees Held: MS Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
Major: Physical Education:Sports Administration

BS Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
Major: Secondary Physical Education
Minor: School Health
Speciality: Aquatics & Volleyball
Graduated -high honors;

Office: Bourgeois Hall 135A

Phone: (337) 482-6560

Role: Advisor: P.E. Teaching & Sports Management

Email: chl4034@louisiana.edu

Website:

Office Hours: Posted on Moodle

Areas of Teaching

Physcial Education Teaching & Sport Management majors- advisor
KNES 205 Technology & STEP LAB director
KNES 360Theory of Athletic Coaching;
KNES 350 Techniques & Methods for CONTEMPORARY & LIFETIME SPORTS,
KNES 215 Techniques & Methods for Rhythms, Stunts & Tumbling,
KNES 375 Coaching Internships

ACTIVITIES:Gymnastics, judo, self defense, swimming, weight training, aerobic dance,volleyball, bowling, skating, fitness exercise, badminton, archery, rifle, basketball, fencing, outdoor education, orienteerin, new games, ju-jitsu and sports camps;

Founder/Coach UL, Lafayette Judo team 1983-2005.
Director & Head Coach of the USA JUDO National Training Center until 2005.

Off -shore Water survival certified Instructor 1990-1997;

Founder- University Continuing Education programs:

gymnastic 1981
self-defense 1990
Judo 1992

Coaching Background:
Middle School or High School Volleyball: 1980,1985, 2005, 2006,& 2009
Team Sports Camp: 2003, 2004,2005
USL Cheerleader Coach: 1988-91
Elite National Judo Camps Director: 1988 -1999
Middle School/High School Swimming 1983-1995
Elementary & Middle School Tumbling: 1982-84, 1987.

Eastern Kentucky University:
Instructor:1982-83
Sports Club Director/Assistant Intramural Director
Assistant Judo Coach

University of South Florida: Assistant A.D. (Rifle): 1982
Florida School of Judo, Tampa, Florida: Youth Judo Coach 1982
Hollywood YMCA :Swimming Instructor 1982

Tates Creek High School, Lexington: Volleyball & Track Coach:1980-1981
Baton Rouge YMCA: Youth Camp Sports Coach/Asst. Director 1981

Eastern Kentucky University:
Gymnastic Youth Program Coach: 1978-80.
Youth Swimming Youth Program & Pool Director 1980
Gymnastic Team Tournament Director 1979-80
Assistant Volunteer Judo Team Coach 1981-83

Albany Recreation Department, Albany, KY- Swimming Director/Coach: 1979

Research Interests

methods of training P.E. teachers and Coaches;
conditioning elite athletes,
sports psychology;
coaching methods;
managing of collegiate and Youth programs,
training blind athletes;
self defense methods.
grant writing for educational technology.

Professional Organizations (National, State, Local)

1983-Present Louisiana Physical Education, Health, Recreation & Dance (LAPHERD) Member

1995 Founding member -2005 Louisiana Judo Council, Inc
• 1999-2003 Vice President
• 1995-2005 Promotion & Certification -Chair
• 1995- 2005 Referee Committee -Chair

Member of United States Judo, Inc. (The national govern -U S Olympic Committee)
• 1995-2000 Finance & Budget Committee
• 1999-2005 National Coaches` Education & Development Committee
• 2000-2005 Junior Elite Athlete Committee
• 1999-2005 National Level I Referee

Louisiana State Representative 1995-2005.

1984-2005 National Collegiate Judo Association - Coach

2004 National Champions
2004 Coach of the Year

1988-2005 Mid-South Collegiate Conference - Founder & Coach

1973- United State Judo Association Life Member

1992-1996 United States Blind Athlete Association Asst. Coach National Team

1981- 1997 American Alliance for Physical Education, Health Recreation & Dance

1979-2002 American Red Cross Swimming Instructor

American Alliance of Fitness Association: Certified Aerobic Dance Instructor & Personal Weight Trainer

1979-1986 United States Volleyball Association (USA VOLLEYBALL)
• Coach certification
• Referee certification
1978-1988 USA Gymnastics - Judge
1978-1992 USA Swimming Coach

1980-1983 National Intramural & Recreation Assoiciation

Selected Publications (Type and Year)

Text Books

Self Defense from the Beginning. Connie Hunter Lavergne, 2nd ed, American Press.. 1996.

Self Defense from the Beginning. Connie Hunter Lavergne, 1st ed. American Press. 1993

Printed Publications: Articles ; Proceedings; Symposium Articles

W. H. Gatch, C. H. Lavergne, J.M. Clemons, S.A. Lyman, O. E. Blanchard, T. C. Minniear and J. J. Addendorf. The Effects of Chronic Training on the Physiological Profiles of Female Judo Players. At the Research Council Proceedings, Southern District, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Conference Abstracts. Feb 17-21, 1999. Greensboro, North Carolina

Lavergne, C. H., Gatch, W. H., Lyman, S. A., Blanchard, O. E., Minniear, T. C., Addendorf, J. J., Clemons, J. M. , Human Performance Laboratory, The University of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA ` The Physiological Profiles of 21 Active, Female Judo Athletes Ranging in Age 32 to 82.` Presented at the International Research Symposium, United States Judo, Inc. National Coaches Conference, Wednesday, 23 September 1998, United States Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Lavergne, Connie. ` Developing a Practice Plan`, Presented at the National Coaches` Conference. Friday 25, 1998, The United States Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Wendell Gatch, Gerald Thompson, Connie Lavergne & Scott Moore, The University of Louisiana, Lafayette ` Physiological Profiles of Elite Visually Impaired Judo Players` LAHPERD Journal, Spring 1998, Vol. 61, No. 2

Gatch, W., Lavergne, C., Moore, S., A Profile of Elite Male Visually Impaired Athlete, presented at the Research Proceedings of the 1997 Southern District AAHPERD Convention, 10. Refereed

Gatch, W., Lavergne, C., and Moore, S., A Physiological Profile of Elite, Male Visually Impaired Judo Player (1997) Proceeding of the United States Judo, Inc., National Judo Coaches Conference, International Research Symposium, 11.,

Research Presentations Given at Meetings

W. H. Gatch, C.H. Lavergne, J.M. Clemons, S.A. Lyman, O. E. Blanchard, T. C. Minniear and J. J. Addendorf. The Effects of Chronic Training on the Physiological Profiles of Female Judo Players. At the Research Council Proceedings, Southern District, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Conference Abstracts. Feb 17-21, 1999. Greensboro, North Carolina

Lavergne, Connie. ` Developing a Practice Plan`, Presented at the National Coaches` Conference. Friday 25, 1998, The United States Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Gatch, W., Lavergne, C., Moore, S., A Profile of Elite Male Visually Impaired Athlete, presented at the Research Proceedings of the 1997 SD AAHPERD Convention, 10. Refereed

Gatch, W., Lavergne, C., Moore, S., A Profile of Elite Male Visually Impaired Judo Player`. Presented at the Research Section of the LA AHPERD Convention, November 7, 1997, Lafayette, Louisiana. Abstract to be published in the Spring 1998 LA AHPERD JOURNAL.

Gatch, W., Lavergne, C., and Moore, S., A Physiological Profile of Elite, Male Visually Impaired Judo Player (1997) Proceeding of the United States Judo, Inc., National Judo Coaches

Selected Presentations (Type and Year)

"Away with Balls & Bats: Teaching Contemporary Activities", Presenter. Desoto Parish Physical Education Workshop. January 19, 2009. Clinton Fuller, Desoto Parish P.E. Supervisor

Grants

Lavergne, C. (2010, Apr), Kinesiology Computer S.T.E.P. Lab. Funded through UL, Lafayette STEP. - $40,373.00.

Lavergne, C. (2009, Jan), Kinesiology Computer S.T.E.P. Lab. Funded through UL, Lafayette STEP. ~ $5,653.00.

Lavergne, C. (2008, Jan), Kinesiology Computer S.T.E.P. Lab. Funded through UL, Lafayette STEP. Funded Amount: ~ $8,910.00.

Lavergne, C.(2007, Jan), Kinesiology Computer STEP Lab. Funded through UL Lafayette STEP Committee. Funded amount: ~$7,652.00

Lavergne, C., Doré, T., Raggio, M., Lyman, S. (2006, Jan), Kinesiology Computer STEP Lab. Funded through UL Lafayette STEP Committee. Funded amount: ~ $54,917.00

Lavergne, C.H., (2003), USA JUDO NATIONAL TRAINING FACILITY Post Foundation Grant. David Post.~ $500.00

School/Community Outreach

Community Outreach: Family Promise, Bridge Market, Faith House, Miles Perret Center, United Blood Service Drive, American Red Cross, Food for Poor, Samaritan's Purse & Rape Crisis.

Member of the USA Judo (which is a member of the Olympic Committee). Director and Head Coach of USA JUDO NATIONAL TRAINING FACILITY, Largest USA JUDO program in the Nation for many years. National Coaching Staff –Coaches` Education Committee, Jr. Development Committee, & US Judo Budget & Finance Committee, USA National Referee.

Judo Rank- Godan 5th degree, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu. Rank Examiner Judo & Jujitsu. 2yrs- Karate & 5yrs Tae-kwon-do.

Tournament Director - The Swamp Classic Judo Tournament & National Referee Test site. Director for 90% of Louisiana Clinics, Camps & tournaments including the following: Little Southern Ladder, Deep South Senior Invitational, Louisiana State Championship, Louisiana State Collegiate Championship. 1995 USJA National Camp. USABA National Camp 1995 & 1997.

1994-96 United States Blind Athletes National Judo Team 2ND Assistant Coach. Coached many visually impaired athletes from beginning to world class level including: 1998 World Champion, Scott Moore & Bronze Medallist, Nicole Deville. 1999 USABA Athlete of the year, Scott Moore

Founding member of Louisiana Judo Council, Inc.
• Committee member for the LJCI Constitution & Bylaws
• Co author of LJCI Rank & Promotion system
• Co author of LJCI Referee Certification Program
• Author of Tournament Table Official Certification Manual
Judo Events Director at University of Louisiana, Lafayette

Sept 13, 2003 Hosted the "Little Southern Ladder Training Tournament". Regional & Local Referee Clinic & Technical Officials’ Workshop & Certifications.

Aug 7, 2003 officiated at J. Wallace James 1st Annual Invitational.

Aug 1-2, 2003 officiated at US Junior Open. Boca Raton, FL

Apr 4-5, 2003 Hosted Swamp Classic Open “E” Level national event. 12 countries represented. National Referee Test Site.

Mar 14, 2003 Hosted Louisiana State Collegiate Championships. Regional & Local Referee Clinic & Technical Officials’ Workshop & Certifications. .

Feb 15-16, 2003 Hosted Louisiana State Championship. Regional & Local Referee Clinic & Technical Officials’ Workshop & Certifications. State LJIC Annual Meeting. Feb 16, 2003 Hosted Cajun Cup team tournment.

Nov 8-9,2002 hosted the Deep South Open, Regional & Local Referee Clinic & Technical Officials’ Workshop & Certifications.

Nov 9, 2002 Hosted THE MIDSOUTH COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS and meetings.

Nov 1, 2002 Hosted USJI "D" Level Coaches Conference & Certification

Nov 25, 2002 Team competed at "Dallas Inviational" E level point meet.

Oct 10-13, 2002 attend USJI semi annual board meeting, coaches certification meetings and US OPEN. Sept 28, 2002 Hosted the "Little Southern Ladder Training Tournament". Regional & Local Referee Clinic & Technical Officials’ Workshop & Certifications.

May 14, 2002 5:00 pm Workshop for UL Faculty

May 5, 2002 Created ULJUDONTF yahoo newsletter group. Weekly news sent out about judo in southern USA.

April 26, 2002 PLAYER AWARDS Banquet at Ryan’s Steak House, Lafayette.

April 7, 2002 Hosted Louisiana State Collegiate Championships at UL. Clinician & host for Referees’ & Technical Officials’ Workshop & Certifications.

March 23, 2002 Hosted Swamp Classic Open “E” Level national event. 10 countries represen

Committee Memberships (Department, College, University)

KNES Committee

NCATE Committee

KNEA Activity Committee

Awards

2004 National Collegiate Judo - Team Champions

2004 National Women's Team - Coach of The Year

2002-2005 Who's Who Among America Teachers