Christian Barton
Center Moriches
Summary
Hardworking Head Volleyball Coach knowing for being organized and building strong teams and student athletes . Offering patience and motivation while promoting discipline and respect. Strategy-driven Head Volleyball Coach promoting a winning career thanks to consistent encouragement, consistent practice schedules and effective communication skills. Looking for a new role to take a Volleyball team to an elite level of competition.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Coach
St Joseph College in Patchogue
Patchogue, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented practice plans to enhance athlete skill levels and team performance.
- Assisted head coach in strategizing game tactics and preparing athletes for competitive events.
- Mentored student-athletes, fostering personal growth and teamwork skills on and off the field.
- Analyzed opponent strategies to inform game preparation and improve team competitiveness.
Store Manager
Riverhead Building Supply Corp.
Wainscott, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels and store presentation.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency.
- Developed sales strategies to increase revenue while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Head Coach
Academy Sports of Long Island
Sachem, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Mentored assistant coaches in developing effective coaching techniques and strategies.
- Implemented performance tracking systems to monitor athlete progress and outcomes.
- Fostered relationships with parents and community members to support club initiatives.
- Organized competitive events, ensuring compliance with league regulations and standards.
Head Coach
Lindenhurst High School
Lindenhurst, NY
04.2020 - Current
- Developed training programs to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Analyzed game footage to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
- Coordinated practice schedules to maximize athlete participation and development.
- Led team meetings to establish goals, strategies, and foster a positive environment.
Store Manager
Southampton Masonry
Southampton, New York
03.1998 - 03.2024
- Managed all aspects of store operations, organization, maintenance and purchasing functions.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to ensure quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Served as primary display builder when executing merchandising in the store each week.
- Engaged and interacted with customers to create a positive shopping experience.
- Lead quality-assurance projects and enhanced productivity to increase profits.
- Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales.
- Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Managed, hired and developed top talent to strengthen workflow and productivity.
- Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns.
- Utilized social media and brand marketing to publish business inventory.
Head Coach
Long Island Volleyball Club
Dix Hills, New York
08.2014 - 2023
- Provided National team coaching at club while developing and mentoring elite athletes.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
- Monitored team members academic performance to ensure consistent progress and commitment to education.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and game strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players through effective direction, communication and mentoring.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Upheld safety standards at all practices, games and events.
- Served as the Head Coach for the National Team for the past 5 years.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Assistant Coach
Eastport South Manor High School
Manorville, New York
08.2014 - 04.2020
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
- Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff and school administrators and professors.
- Provided Varsity team coaching at school while developing and mentoring elite athletes.
- Maintained academic standing of players by providing support and guidance.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players through effective direction, communication and mentoring.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and game strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Maintained equipment, facilities, and inventory in proper order to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Visited high school campuses to assess upcoming players and recruit top talent.
- Built positive and productive relationships with parents of student athletes.
- Planned strategies for each match based on knowledge of opposing team and individual player strengths.
- Worked with individual team members to devise personalized exercise plans that targeted specific areas of improvement.
- Promoted program and supported team alongside parent groups and student clubs.
- Held special events such as players' nights to promote activities and build relationships among teammates, families and members of local community.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Sports Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL2019
Skills
- Motivational leadership style
- Personal discipline
- Recruitment
- Academic support
- Training drills
- Strategic Planning
- Safety awareness
- Program planning
- Exercise development
- Team building
- Fast learner
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Personable and friendly
- Competitive
- Time management
- Self-motivated
Accomplishments
- Directed ESM Volleyball program to 4 straight Suffolk County Championships. 2014-2018
- Directed ESM Volleyball program to 3 straight Long Island Championships. 2014-2017
- Directed ESM Volleyball program to it's first State Title in 2016
- Directed Lindenhurst boys volleyball to undefeated season 2021
- Coach of the year 2021
- Lindenhurst boys volleyball league champs 2 out of 4 years
Affiliations
- Eastport South Manor Coach Boy's Varsity Volleyball 2014 to 2020
- Long Island Volleyball Club 17 national Coach 2014 to 2023
- Lindenhurst Boy’s varsity volleyball coach 2023 to current
- Academy boy’s volleyball 17 National head coach 2023 to current
Certification
- Professional Coaching License in New York State
Timeline
Assistant Coach
St Joseph College in Patchogue
08.2025 - Current
Store Manager
Riverhead Building Supply Corp.
03.2024 - Current
Head Coach
Academy Sports of Long Island
04.2023 - Current
Head Coach
Lindenhurst High School
04.2020 - Current
Head Coach
Long Island Volleyball Club
08.2014 - 2023
Assistant Coach
Eastport South Manor High School
08.2014 - 04.2020
Store Manager
Southampton Masonry
03.1998 - 03.2024
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Sports Management
Columbia Southern University