During the first 14 years, PA made the quarterfinals of the state playoffs all 17 times, the semifinals 14 times, the championship game 11 times, and won 8 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, the most recent in December of 2019. Coach Kelley has won many distinguished awards at PA including USA Today National Coach of the Year, coached in the National Under Armour  Game, won Time Magazine's 33rd Best Invention of the Year, the Tribeca Film Festival Disruptive Innovation Award, spoken at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, and several local and state coach of the year awards. He spent two years with the Cowboys before several knee injuries forced him to retire. Pulaski Academy Coach Kevin Kelley is known for not punting, but in the state title game the Bruins punted late in the game. Pulaski Academy is proud to offer a variety of sports in our athletics program for our students. Head Coach. He has coached over 300 W.I.A.A. Coach Franks has been the Head Boys’ Basketball coach at Pulaski Academy for 11 years. He attended the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a master’s degree in Teaching. He decided to go back to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville to work on his Master’s Degree. Coach Kordsmeier has been at Pulaski Academy for the last three years starting in 2016. Lindsay Middleton. Anthony graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 1999 with a degree in Social Work. Coach Kelley has been coaching and teaching at Pulaski Academy since 1997. Prior to taking the head coach position, Coach Adams was the assistant coach with the Bruins for 6 years under head coach Todd Wood. 21,951 were here. Pulaski Academy. Phone: 920-366-8836. Before becoming head coach at PA, the school had been to two semifinals and never past. Within our enriching environment in the creative arts, our students identify new interests and cultivate talents and skills, becoming active participants in a journey of inspiration and imagination. Full Bio. This was a grand slam for us,” said Rick Treadway, head senior girls coach at Pulaski Academy. Julian currently holds UEFA and USSF coaching licenses. Coach Amsler graduated from PA in 2008 and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he graduated in 2012. The Bruins won their ninth state title — all with Kelley at the helm — with a 64-27 win over rival Little Rock Christian for the Class 5A state championship Saturday afternoon in front of 3,719 fans at War Memorial Stadium. Coach Norwood is in his 31st year at Pulaski Academy his 40th year overall. Cade Cox. His degree was in Business Information Systems, but had the urge to get into coaching. He led the Bruins to the 5A state title in 2013, followed by a trip to the finals again in 2014. sanctioned boys soccer games at the varsity and junior varsity level. Pulaski Academy Virtual Open House Events Join us for a Virtual Open House to learn more about Pulaski Academy's innovative curriculum, passionate faculty, and nurturing learning environment. Welcome to the Official Pulaski Academy Fanpage! This play is referred to as one of many “The Catch” in Arkansas Razorback football. Treadway received his Bachelors degree in Science in 1981, and finished his Masters in Education in 1982, both at Harding. Prior to Pulaski Academy, Chris was at St.Joseph High School in Conway, AR for 25 years starting in 1991. He has a BA from Alma College in Michigan with a double major in PE and History. Since 2003, when he became head coach, the school has been to  10 championship games, 13 final fours in the playoffs, 10 state championship games, and PA has won 7 state titles. At St. Joseph, Chris served as the girls basketball coach for grades 7-12, golf coach, track coach, and softball coach. He finished his career at Harding  as one of the top assist leaders and scorers in history. She played two years on the OBU volleyball team, serving as a captain her sophomore year, before she was injured. Coach Thrash graduated from with an education degree from UCA.