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CASSIE MCSHAFFREY

Toms River,NJ

Summary

Strong leader with over a decade of experience as a player. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy for the Women's Volleyball Head Coach position by capitalizing on new and fresh coaching techniques currently utilized at the college level. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Have no issue taking charge and commanding attention. Frequently praised as hard-working and extremely supportive by my peers. Can succeed while being positive and constructive. Took time off from college to address, since resolved, chronic health issues.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach

Tuscarora High School
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize potential
  • Created practice plans that focused on solidifying strengths and identifying and improving weaknesses
  • Emphasized building confidence and mental resilience in order to strengthen court skills and team bond
  • Held team film review sessions and updated game strategies/techniques to optimize practice sessions
  • Created a safe, encouraging, and constructive environment to motivate athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court

Volleyball Player

Christopher Newport University
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • 2021 Coast to Coast Conference Champions, played in the NCAA sweet 16, and was a starting player in both tournaments as a freshman
  • Exercised and practiced rigorously under direction of college coaches and athletic trainers to develop skills, improve physical condition, and prepare for games
  • Known for establishing effective communication and collaboration with teammates, coaches, and staff
  • Mastered new skills quickly while demonstrating an aptitude for learning complex techniques required of collegiate athletes
  • Always demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and leadership skills while competing and practicing
  • Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks in order to meet training demands, competition deadlines, and academic schedules

Summer Skills Camp Coach

Christopher Newport University
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Organized and conducted practice sessions
  • Evaluated athletes' skills and reviewed performance to determine potential and positions
  • Served as leader, instructor and referee for volleyball games
  • Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare athletes for their upcoming seasons
  • Adjusted coaching techniques, based on strengths, weaknesses, and personalities of athletes
  • Instructed individuals and groups in game strategies, form improvement, and performance adjustments to achieve desired results
  • Developed team-building exercises to promote unity and collaboration

Private Lessons

Self Employed
09.2020 - 03.2025
  • Taught individual and group lessons for ages 13-18, focusing on fundamentals to refining advanced skills
  • Analyzed performance and delivered detailed feedback to help athletes prepare for club or high school seasons
  • Designed fun, age-appropriate drills that build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game
  • Provided tailored sessions in order to meet the athlete's individual needs and long-term developmental goals

Volleyball Player

Riverside Varsity Volleyball
08.2018 - 11.2021
  • Set and currently hold 2 school records for Most Digs in a Set, and Most Digs in a Game
  • Received Second Team All District accolade 2019
  • Team Captain; Led team to District Championship victories 2019 and COVID-19 season for 2020 (District Flag 2021)

Volleyball Player

Paramount Volleyball Club
11.2018 - 06.2021
  • Learned and improved volleyball skills in order to achieve my goal of being selected to play for a highly competitive team (Paramount- ranked 73rd nationally out of thousands of clubs) in order to be recruited to play in college
  • Earned a bid to 2021 Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. Successfully competed in hundreds of tournaments at the national level over club career
  • Scouted opponents prior to matches, shared strategies with coaches and teammates for overcoming opponents during competitions
  • Reviewed film to assess my performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses in myself, my team and the opponent to make adjustments to improve future performance

Volleyball Player

Loudoun Elite, No Panic, NVVA Volleyball Clubs
11.2013 - 06.2017

Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Shenandoah University Online
Winchester, VA
05-2028

Skills

  • Game strategy preparation
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Practice planning
  • Adaptability
  • Player development
  • Team building expertise
  • Observation and analytical thinking

Certification

Heat Illness Prevention - NFHS Learning Center

Sudden Cardiac Arrest - NFHS Learning Center

Concussion in Sports - NFHS Learning Center

Child Abuse & Neglect - Virginia Department of Social Services

Seizure Training for School Personnel - Epilepsy Foundation

First Aid/CPR - Jones & Bartlett Learning

Timeline

Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach

Tuscarora High School
06.2024 - 11.2024

Volleyball Player

Christopher Newport University
07.2021 - 11.2022

Summer Skills Camp Coach

Christopher Newport University
07.2021 - 07.2022

Private Lessons

Self Employed
09.2020 - 03.2025

Volleyball Player

Paramount Volleyball Club
11.2018 - 06.2021

Volleyball Player

Riverside Varsity Volleyball
08.2018 - 11.2021

Volleyball Player

Loudoun Elite, No Panic, NVVA Volleyball Clubs
11.2013 - 06.2017

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology

Christopher Newport University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Shenandoah University Online

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