Assistant Professor of Sports Management, Head Women's Basketball Coach
Office Location
AF Gray – 207
Biography
Coach Perrault serves as Full-Time Faculty at Warner Pacific University, where he leads the Sports Management program, teaches courses in kinesiology and health, and serves as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Deeply committed to the intersection of athletic performance and leadership theory, he is also currently pursuing a PhD in Sports Leadership and Management. Born in Germany and raised by a Colombian mother and a military father, he learned and speaks multiple languages and values the diverse world we all live in.
Coach Perrault’s approach in the classroom and on the court is grounded in a strong foundation of military leadership and advanced athletic education. After graduating from the University of Montana with a degree in international business, he served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. He graduated from the Army’s Airborne and Ranger schools. The core values of discipline, accountability, responsibility, and team-first leadership forged during his military service guide his mentorship and guidance of student-athletes. Following his military career, he earned a Master of Arts in Physical Education and Single Subject Teaching Credential from Azusa Pacific University.
In addition to his academic and coaching roles at Warner Pacific, Coach P’s coaching experience spans youth programs, high school varsity teams, collegiate athletics, and professional organizations. As a dedicated trainer with the Portland chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), he partners with coaches, student-athletes, and parents to promote character development, life-skills mentorship, and positive culture-building on and off the court. Coach P applies a fair, firm, and FUN approach in all he does.
Education
In progress – Ph.D. in [Sports Leadership and Management], [Concordia University Chicago], [2028]
M.A. in [Education (emphasis in Physical Ed)], [Azusa Pacific University], [2012]
B.A. in [International Business], [University of Montana], [1996]
Areas of Teaching
HE 150 – Personal Health & Fitness
HE 240 – Nutrition
KIN 230 – Intro to Kinesiology and Sports Management
KIN 310 – Motor Learning
KIN 320 – Exercise Prescription
KIN 420 – Strength & Conditioning
KIN 494 – Internship
SRM 240 – Coaching Fundamentals & Principles
SRM 260 – Sociology in Sports
SRM 300 – Org & Admin of Sport
SRM 340 – Sports Psychology
SRM 350 – Communication in Sports
SRM 370 – Facilities & Event Management
SRM 380 – Sports Ethics
SRM 450 – Sports Law
SRM 460 – Sports Marketing
SRM 470 – Sports Finance
Areas of Expertise / Research Interests
Military and Sport Leadership, Culture, Sport and Executive Coaching, Organizational & Team Effectiveness, Positive Psychology, Confidence Builder, Emotional Intelligence, Holistic Athlete Development
Professional Affiliations
Positive Coaching Alliance Trainer
Community Engagement / Service
HOPE for the Good – (Help One Person Everyday) non-profit organization in Vancouver, WA
MISSION: To empower families, youth, and individuals to build their communities through service, healthy, and positive life choices.
VISION: We envision a world full of people, young and old, making a difference through their commitment to service, a positive attitude, and a desire to play. To make healthy and lasting impacts on their communities, schools, neighborhoods, families, and themselves.
Favorite quote
Its what you learn after you know it all that counts