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Work History
Education
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Dawn Lemons

Arlington,TX

Summary

Disciplined Volleyball Coach offering more than 15 years of expertise in guiding athletes in skill development and performance. Professional committed to team's overall health and well-being. Looking for new coaching opportunity at elite level.


Diverse background in coaching multiple sports at all levels and ages. Experience ordering equipment, creating season schedules, organizing and traveling with teams on out of town tournaments, and experienced with working with athletes of all abilities and backgrounds.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach/Head Varsity Soccer Coach

UME Preparatory Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
  • Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potentia

Head Coach

Texas Image Volleyball
12.2007 - Current
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discussion of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.
  • Ran training sessions for 100+ players
  • Taught specific skill camps focusing on serve, serve receive, hitting, blocking, and defense.

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Temple Christian School
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhance confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

PE Teacher/Fundraising Coordinator/Social Media Content Creator

Park Row Christian Academy
08.2004 - 05.2022
  • Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Planned and coordinated fundraising events.
  • Analyzed fundraising data to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
  • Developed and executed creative strategies to promote fundraising events.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Developed and managed content calendars for each platform to establish timely and relevant posts.

Volleyball/Head Varsity Soccer/Strength and Conditioning Coach

Pantego Christian Academy
08.2013 - 05.2018
  • Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court/ field skills.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to athletes to help reach full potential.
  • Promoted culture of dedication and hard work.
  • Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual and team goals.

Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach

Grace Preparatory Academy
08.2009 - 05.2013
  • 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.
  • Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhance confidence and strengthen court skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - University Studies

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Behavior Standards
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Individualized Coaching
  • Performance Improvement
  • Character Building
  • Player Motivation
  • Athlete Development
  • Performance Monitoring and Optimization
  • Community Organization

Accomplishments

  • Oversaw school's volleyball and soccer programs, scheduling games and tournaments
  • Multiple play-off runs in both volleyball and soccer
  • State championship with Grace Prep
  • Multiple state tournament appearances with Grace Prep and Pantego Christian Academy
  • Ran PE department at Park Row Christian Academy, planning professional development, ordering equipment, organizing field days and 5k events
  • Raised over $40,000 for playground equipment while at Park Row Christian Academy
  • Oversaw fundraising efforts at Park Row Christian Academy; increasing total funds raised every year
  • Organized and ran family/ neighborhood events such as "Family Game Night," "Family Fitness Night," Bingo nights, lock-ins, and trunk-or-treat events


Timeline

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach/Head Varsity Soccer Coach

UME Preparatory Academy
08.2022 - Current

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Temple Christian School
08.2018 - 05.2022

Volleyball/Head Varsity Soccer/Strength and Conditioning Coach

Pantego Christian Academy
08.2013 - 05.2018

Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach

Grace Preparatory Academy
08.2009 - 05.2013

Head Coach

Texas Image Volleyball
12.2007 - Current

PE Teacher/Fundraising Coordinator/Social Media Content Creator

Park Row Christian Academy
08.2004 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - University Studies

The University of Texas At Arlington

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