Charles Temple
Master of Education
Bachelor of Science Physical Education
Charles Temple is an experienced college athletic administrator, coach and instructor in higher education with more than 30 years of experience. Temple has recently served the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Ala., as project director for international programs in Malaysia and Thailand. He also currently serves as an online fitness and wellness instructor for Indiana Wesleyn University in Marion, Ind. and teaches courses at Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky. Temple was the athletic director at Lexington Christian Academy in Lexington, Ky. from 2010-12, and district athletic director/fitness and wellness teacher at Jessamine County Schools in Nicholasville, Ky. from 2000-10. In addition, he served as director of athletic facilities and head men’s soccer coach at Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky. for four years. He was director of athletics at Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, Ga for eight years and served as athletic director at Miami Christian College and Central Jersey Christian School early in his career. In addition to his administrative duties, Temple has taught health, sports and fitness related courses since the mid-1970s. Temple earned a master’s degree in Athletic Administration and Physical Education Management from Trenton State College and a bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from The Kings College in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Over the years, Temple has received numerous awards and recognitions. He received the NIAAA Kentucky State Award of Merit in 2009 and a NCCAA National Meritorious Service Award in 1993. He has received conference and region Coach of the Year honors in baseball, soccer and basketball. Temple also served as NCCAA National Men’s Soccer Chairman from 1988-1990 and the NCCAA National Men’s Basketball Chairman 1990-1992.