ASHLEY KNIGHT
Valley,NE
Summary
Experienced Coach specializing in strategic coaching program development across multiple sports. Proven leadership abilities with a focus on athlete motivation and team performance enhancement. Successful in creating positive learning environments and encouraging sportsmanship among athletes. Background in customer service and effective program marketing to promote organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elkhorn South Volleyball Head Coach
Elkhorn South High School
Elkhorn , NE
05.2023 - Current
- Drafted budgets for equipment purchases or other needs pertaining to the team's operations.
- Ensured compliance with school policies related to sports teams.
- Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Served as a mentor for student-athletes on the team by providing guidance in academics, athletics, and personal development.
Program Coordinator, Beach Director, Head Coach
Nebraska Elite Volleyball Club
Omaha, NE
01.2018 - Current
- Oversaw program development initiatives, focusing on age-specific coaching strategies.
Facilitated weekly skill development sessions to enhance player abilities across all teams.
Directed Club Prep activities to assist youth coaches and optimize program functionality.
Acted as Beach Club Director, ensuring smooth operation of beach-related activities.
Coached 17U team, promoting competitive skills and teamwork principles.
Provided assistance for 12U, 14U, and 16U teams, contributing to their success and improvement.
Implemented special projects designed to support new coaches and maintain high standards. - Attended coaching clinics or workshops in order to stay up-to-date on coaching trends.
- Observed practices and games in order to evaluate player performance levels and provide feedback.
Personal Volleyball Trainer
Ashley Knight Self Employment
Omaha, NE
01.2018 - Current
- Started personal volleyball training to further develop young athletes and push them to become the best versions of themselves
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
Aquarium Fish Intern
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Aid in collecting water samples and chemistries for each tank, daily readings, and daily animal husbandry and diet preparation
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
Student-Athlete
Villanova University Division I Volleyball Team
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Balanced full-time academic responsibilities with 35+ hours a week of team/individual practices, volleyball matches, strength and conditioning, film sessions, meetings and traveling
Volunteer
Shark and Marine Research Institute
Gansbaai, South Africa
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Gansbaai, Western Cape of South Africa
- Conducted snorkeling surveys of kelp forests, catch-and-release tagging of small sharks, cage diving boat researching Great White Sharks, compile data on sharks, analyze data to look for reoccurrence patterns, compiled database and recorded environmental conditions
- Research Project Assistance: White shark population monitoring, Elasmobranch diversity and abundance project and Baited Remote Underwater Video system (BRUVs) biodiversity project
- Gansbaai, Western Cape of South Africa
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Villanova University
Villanova05-2019
Skills
- Program development
- Coaching strategies
- Team performance evaluation
- Player skill assessment
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Customer service experience
- Marketing and promotion
Timeline
Elkhorn South Volleyball Head Coach
Elkhorn South High School
05.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Shark and Marine Research Institute
08.2019 - 08.2019
Aquarium Fish Intern
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
01.2019 - 12.2019
Program Coordinator, Beach Director, Head Coach
Nebraska Elite Volleyball Club
01.2018 - Current
Personal Volleyball Trainer
Ashley Knight Self Employment
01.2018 - Current
Student-Athlete
Villanova University Division I Volleyball Team
01.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Villanova University
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