Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Mara Metz

Paraprofessional Chardon Local Schools
Chardon,OH

Summary

Communicative individual proudly promoting over 10 years' working as a Volleyball Coach with youngsters of all ages and abilities. Experienced in developing healthy athletes, promoting volleyball knowledge and character. Skilled, specializing in building and overseeing school high school, college and middle school programs. Background includes classroom instruction and team management. Considered valued asset in any sports program. I am a driven coach with expertise in gameplay strategies both offensive and defensive and building on the building-block skills needed to excel at a higher level of play. Adaptable and resourceful coaching style. Considered role model for positive sportsmanship and integrity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Head Middle School Volleyball Coach

Chardon Local Schools
Chardon, United States
08.2018 - Current
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for spiking and serving ball at observance of team players.
  • Educated individuals on proper eating and sleep habits, which would prove helpful during stressful times like competitions.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.

Assistant Volleyball Coach

NEOVC
Euclid, OH
11.2021 - Current
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
  • Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for spiking and serving ball at observance of team players.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.

Head Volleyball Coach

Hiram College
Hiram, OH
07.1999 - 06.2000
  • Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
  • Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Monitored academic status of volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
  • Collaborated with athletic director in hiring of assistant coaches and other staff members.
  • Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
  • Educated individuals on proper eating and sleep habits, which would prove helpful during stressful times like competitions.
  • Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.

Head Volleyball Coach

Newbury High School
Newbury, Ohio
06.1996 - 06.1999
  • Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
  • Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Educated individuals on proper eating and sleep habits, which would prove helpful during stressful times like competitions.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for spiking and serving ball at observance of team players.

Education

High School Diploma -

Newbury High School
Newbury, OH
08.1989 - 05.1992

Associate of Science - Business, Human Resource Management

Hiram College
Hiram, OH
08.1992 - 05.1996

Associate of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs

Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH
08.2010 - 07.2015

Skills

Verbal and written communication

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Certification

Accredited Interscholastic Coach

Timeline

Assistant Volleyball Coach

NEOVC
11.2021 - Current

Accredited Interscholastic Coach

07-2019

First Aid, Health and Safety

06-2019

Engaging Effectively With Parents

06-2019

Fundamentals of Coaching

06-2019

Concussion in Sports

06-2019

Head Middle School Volleyball Coach

Chardon Local Schools
08.2018 - Current

Associate of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs

Notre Dame College
08.2010 - 07.2015

Head Volleyball Coach

Hiram College
07.1999 - 06.2000

Head Volleyball Coach

Newbury High School
06.1996 - 06.1999

Associate of Science - Business, Human Resource Management

Hiram College
08.1992 - 05.1996

High School Diploma -

Newbury High School
08.1989 - 05.1992

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