Allen McCreary

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
Recruiting Coordination:
Spearheaded the evaluation of prospective student-athletes, contributing to the successful recruitment of top talent.
Established and maintained strong relationships with high school coaches, showcasing a keen eye for identifying promising athletes.
Defensive and Blocking Schemes:
Implemented effective defensive and blocking schemes, resulting in leading the conference in both blocks and digs per set.
Applied strategic coaching techniques to enhance the team's defensive capabilities and overall performance.
Individual Player Development:
Functioned as a skill technician, providing hands-on training during practice sessions to elevate individual player skills.
Worked closely with athletes to identify strengths and weaknesses, tailoring development plans for continuous improvement.
Fundraising and Community Engagement:
Developed and executed successful fundraising activities, contributing to the financial stability and growth of the program.
Managed game-day activities, community events, and travel logistics, ensuring smooth operations and a positive team environment.
Compliance Operations:
Assisted in university compliance operations, maintaining a thorough understanding of regulations and ensuring adherence to policies.
Media Promotion and Analysis:
Continuously promoted the volleyball team within the community and media outlets, enhancing visibility and support.
Oversaw the replay system and film analysis using volleymetrics, contributing to strategic planning and performance improvement.

Qualifications:
Strong background in recruiting coordination and defensive coaching techniques.
Proven ability to lead successful fundraising initiatives and manage game-day logistics.
In-depth knowledge of university compliance operations and regulations.
Proficient in utilizing replay systems and film analysis tools, including volleymetrics.

• Recruiting Coordinator, evaluation of prospective student athletes
• Developed 4 all conference players and 2 all tournament team players
• In charge of implementing Defense and blocking schemes, leading conference in blocks and digs per set, Skill technician in training and practice session; assist with individual player development
• Plan, organize, and implement fundraising activities
• Game management, fundraising, community events, travel and transportation
• Assisted with university compliance operations
• Continual promotion of a volleyball team within the community and media outlets, in charge of replay system and film with volleymetrics.
• 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.
• Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
• Researched and implemented new training methods and technologies to increase athleticism.

• 2019 Campaign the biggest turnaround of any Pac-West team, Academy of Art volleyball history
• 2 Pac-West postseason honors plus 11 Academic All-Pac-West selections, 11-win improvement from 2018, the program's second-most victories in the Urban Knights' NCAA Championship era.
• 3 Pac-West Freshman of the Week honors enroute to All-Pac-West Team Honorable Mention, and seven selections to the Academic All-Pac-West Team.
• 2021 campaign the program's single-season records in both kills (12.81) and assists per set (12.03).
• Academy of Art also garnered numerous postseason honors with Pacific West Conference Freshman of the Year (1st in School history) and 3 All-Pac-West Second Team selections
• Plan, organize, and implement fundraising activities
• Supervise and promote a high level of student-athlete classroom performance Skill technician in training and practice sessions, lead individual player development Recruiting Coordinator, evaluation of prospective student athletes
• Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs
• Assist with university compliance operations
• Continual promotion of a volleyball team within the community and media outlets Development of instructional design; supervision of instructors, coaches and athletes.
• Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
• Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.

• Recruiting Coordinator, evaluation of prospective student athletes
• Skill technician in training and practice session; assist with individual player development
• Plan, organize, and implement fundraising activities
• Continual promotion of a volleyball team within the community and media outlet
• Game management, fundraising, community events, travel and transportation
• Collaboration on strength and conditioning programs
• Monitoring and supervision of athletes' academic progress
• Assisted with university compliance operations
• Supervise and promote a high level of student-athlete classroom performance.
• Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.

• Created and implemented several special events and programs for a variety of age groups
• Produced program specific advertising and conducted market research to improve program quality and metrics
• Oversaw all aspects of content, design, and distribution of quarterly program guides to all community
• Solicited donations, sponsorships, and volunteers for special events
• Prepared biweekly timesheet, quarterly program analysis reports, and annual budgets
• Conducted program specific trainings for seasonal staff
• Collaborated with other regional park districts and school district on programs and events
• Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised over 40 staff
• Planned and conducted full inspections of facilities and equipment to insure quality working condition and adherence to safety standards, coordinated on going repair and upkeep of those facilities
• Created ideas to successfully market and publicize the programs
• Developed personnel, ensured facilities were professionally maintained and that safety guidelines were followed
• Organized special events and ensured it was properly advertised.
• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities
• Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement
• Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers
• Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize success

• Skill technician in training and practice session; assist with individual player development
• Plan, organize, and implement fundraising activities.
• Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts
• Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities
• Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement
• Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas