Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Carolyn Forston

Apple Valley,CA

Summary

I am a coach that runs organized practices that are designed to build volleyball skills and promote attitudes that reflect integrity, honesty and respect for others.

Practices are often athlete centered and initiated as opposed to always coach centered. Every time the coach touches the ball is one less opportunity for the athlete to handle the ball.

All eligible athletes on JV/Middle School teams should participate in every match. Eligibility includes attendance at practices, attendance at school, full participation at practices and positive interaction with teammates and coaches. Athletes may be role players, but they will understand that role.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Granite Hills High School Athletic Director

AVUSD
06.2005 - 12.2011
  • Increased student participation in sports programs with engaging recruitment initiatives and informative presentations.
  • Raised team performance levels by providing ongoing coaching, training, and motivation to athletes.
  • Improved athlete retention rate by fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.
  • And so much more

Granite Hills High School - Volleyball Coach JV/F

AVUSD
08.2006 - 11.2010

Duties and assignments varied as needed by the Head Coach.

CIFSS Volleyball Advisory Committee

CIFSS
07.1999 - 11.2006

CIFSS Advisory Committee Member representing the High Desert

Same duties as CIFSDS Advisory Committee

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Apple Valley Unified School District
08.1999 - 11.2005
  • 4 DSL League Championships and 2 Second Place Finishes
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic practice sessions and focusing on individual player development.
  • Increased overall team success by consistently evaluating and adjusting coaching techniques to better suit players'' needs.
  • Developed strong team dynamics through effective communication, trust-building exercises, and fostering a positive environment.
  • Designed detailed practice schedules with specific drills tailored to improve the team''s weaknesses and reinforce strengths.
  • Led the varsity volleyball team to multiple tournament victories by emphasizing teamwork and skill refinement.
  • Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
  • Stretched, warmed up, and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families, and community members.


AVHS, Volleyball Coach JV & Varsity

AVUSD
08.1996 - 11.1998

Carlsbad High School , Head Volleyball Coach

Carlsbad Unified School District
08.1989 - 11.1994

The team improved from wining only 3 matches in the previous 3 years to making appearances in the CIFSDS every year of my tenure as coach

San Pasqual High School , Head Volleyball Coach

Escondido Union High School District
08.1976 - 11.1982
  • 4 League Championships
  • 3 Second Place Finishes
  • 7 appearances in CIFSDS Playoffs - 1 appearance in the semi-final match

CIFSDS Volleyball Advisory Committee

CIFSDS
08.1977 - 08.1982
  • Member of the CIFSDS Advisory Committee responsible for:
  • Determining teams that qualify for participation in the CIFSDS Championships.
  • Seeding qualified teams
  • Administration of the tournament
  • Selection of players for All SDSCIF Team
  • Recommend rule changes to NFHS

Education

Master OfEducation - Instructional Leadership

National University
La Jolla, CA
07.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Central College
Pella, IA
11.1974

High School Diploma -

Escondido High School
Escondido, CA
06.1971

Skills

  • Develop positive team culture with team building activities
  • Well organized and implemented practice sessions
  • Positive approach to Academics and Athletics
  • Open and frequent communication with parents and AD
  • Good knowledge of sequential skill development
  • Good knowledge of rules

Accomplishments

Certification

CPR/First Aid and AED Instructor

CIFSS Coaching Education Classes Certified

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Granite Hills High School - Volleyball Coach JV/F

AVUSD
08.2006 - 11.2010

Granite Hills High School Athletic Director

AVUSD
06.2005 - 12.2011

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Apple Valley Unified School District
08.1999 - 11.2005

CIFSS Volleyball Advisory Committee

CIFSS
07.1999 - 11.2006

AVHS, Volleyball Coach JV & Varsity

AVUSD
08.1996 - 11.1998

Carlsbad High School , Head Volleyball Coach

Carlsbad Unified School District
08.1989 - 11.1994

CIFSDS Volleyball Advisory Committee

CIFSDS
08.1977 - 08.1982

San Pasqual High School , Head Volleyball Coach

Escondido Union High School District
08.1976 - 11.1982

Master OfEducation - Instructional Leadership

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Central College

High School Diploma -

Escondido High School
Carolyn Forston