Alexis Shepherd
Leavenworth,KS
Summary
Highly organized Volleyball Coach known for mentoring and building capable, respectable athletes. Professional coach promotes positive, working relationships with athletes and guardians. Effective Coach bringing 10 years plus of experience guiding, mentoring and developing athletes for life on and off the court. Driven and high-achieving with award-winning career history in sports. Passionate about mentoring junior athletes to build sustainable training habits, supporting healthy lifestyles.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Club Volleyball Coach
Dynasty Volleyball Club
12.2022 - Current
Proximity Instructor
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Head Volleyball Coach
Leavenworth High School
08.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
Head Middle School Volleyball Coach
Richard Warren Middle School
08.2020 - Current
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
Club Volleyball Coach
Mavs Volleyball Club
12.2010 - 12.2022
In School Suspension Instructor
Richard Warren Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Paraprofessional
Leavenworth School District (Warren Middle School)
08.2014 - 05.2018
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Piper Highschool
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Assisted the head coach with bus schedules and volleyball schedules.
Paraprofessional
Leavenworth School District (Pleasant Ridge Middle School)
08.2013 - 05.2014
Head Girls Volleyball Coach
Pleasant Ridge High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
- Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
- Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Demonstrated a high level of respect for opponents, officials and facilities.
- Acted as supervisor for the female student-athletes and student managers.
- Accepted coaching, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.
- Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
- Enforced discipline both on and off the court.
- Maintained high academic standards for all student athletes and enforced academic discipline.
Paraprofessional
Leavenworth School District (Lansing Middle School)
08.2011 - 05.2013
Paraprofessional
Leavenworth School District (West Middle School)
08.2004 - 05.2011
Head Volleyball Coach
Immaculata High School
08.2000 - 11.2002
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
- Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
- Demonstrated proper technique for spiking and serving ball at observance of team players.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs, including equipment and travel arrangements.
- 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.
- Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS1996
High School Diploma -
Immaculata High School
Leavenworth, KS1994
Skills
- Teamwork
- Team Budgeting
- Skills Workshops
- Nondiscriminatory Practices
- Game Strategy
- Equipment Procurement
- Athlete Safety
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Academic Support
- Strength and Conditioning
- Meet Organization
- Physical and endurance training
- Team Bonding
- Volleyball fundamentals
- Coaching meetings
References
Terrance Jordan
Warren Middle School Associate Principal
913-684-1530
Brenda Harding
Richard Warren Middle School
913-684-1530
Jennifer Bishop
Lansing Middle School
913-727-1197
Timeline
Club Volleyball Coach
Dynasty Volleyball Club
12.2022 - Current
Proximity Instructor
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Head Volleyball Coach
Leavenworth High School
08.2021 - Current
Head Middle School Volleyball Coach
Richard Warren Middle School
08.2020 - Current
In School Suspension Instructor
Richard Warren Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Piper Highschool
08.2014 - 11.2016
Paraprofessional
Leavenworth School District (Warren Middle School)
08.2014 - 05.2018
Paraprofessional
Leavenworth School District (Pleasant Ridge Middle School)
08.2013 - 05.2014
Head Girls Volleyball Coach
Pleasant Ridge High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Paraprofessional
Leavenworth School District (Lansing Middle School)
08.2011 - 05.2013
Club Volleyball Coach
Mavs Volleyball Club
12.2010 - 12.2022
Paraprofessional
Leavenworth School District (West Middle School)
08.2004 - 05.2011
Head Volleyball Coach
Immaculata High School
08.2000 - 11.2002
Associate of Arts -
Barton County Community College
High School Diploma -
Immaculata High School
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