Elijah Julius Swandoui Grene
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Highly experienced Volleyball and Track and Field Head Coach offering more than 10 years of expertise in guiding athletes in skill development and performance; with winning-team seasons throughout coaching career history. A driven competitor who has received several state and national accolades as a high school and college athlete. Recipient of a bachelors degree in Exercise Science and a masters degree in Kinesiology supporting expertise versed in assessing client fitness levels and growth. Strong background in personalized one-on-one and group training in fitness, volleyball and track and field.
Overview
58
58
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Volleyball Trainer
Choice Fit Club (Owner)
Jacksonville, FL
01.2006 - Current
- Prepares athletes for games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Enhancing mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Coordinate proper warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Demonstrate proper technique for spiking and serving ball.
- Establishing clear benchmarks for performance individual progress.
Personal Trainer
Choice Fit Club (Owner)
Jacksonville, FL
08.2003 - Current
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients on strength training exercise and stretching.
- Educate and support clients on proper nutrition and fitness to reach ultimate athletic performance.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
Head Volleyball Coach
Charlotteamalie High School
Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Hiring of assistant coaches and other staff members.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
Head Volleyball Coach
Columbia High School
Atlanta, GA
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
Volleyball and Track Head Coach
Dominion Christian High
Atlanta, GA
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Led Girls Volleyball team to State Championship (2014)
- Led one student athlete to participate and place 3rd at Nationals for 100 meter dash (2015)
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits.
Head Track and Field Coach
Columbia High School
Atlanta, GA
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices.
- Supported athletes to establish benchmarks in their performance and monitored individual and team progress to ensure competitively skilled results.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training to support team goals.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through individualized and team building training.
Head Volleyball Coach
Atlanta Girls High School
Atlanta, GA
06.2009 - 11.2013
- Led the Girls Volleyball team to state all 4 years as head coach
- Recruited athletes and scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Hiring of assistant coaches and other staff members.
Head Track and Field Coach
Atlanta Girls School
Atlanta, GA
06.2009 - 10.2013
- Led Girls Track Team to State Championships all 4 years as Head Coach.
- Honed competency in rules, met procedures and coaching techniques prominent in track and field to build strong routines of training and conditioning while enforcing discipline and sportsmanlike behavior.
- Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate team performance.
Club Director and Owner
Cyclone Volleyball Club
Atlanta, GA
01.2008 - 11.2010
- Mentored and trained athletes on proper volleyball techniques for a 100,000 annual revenue-producing club organization.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball Coach
The Weber School
Atlanta, GA
06.2006 - 10.2009
- Led the Girls Volleyball team to State Championship 2006 and 2009.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Hiring of assistant coaches and other staff members.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
Chemical Operations Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
Honolulu, HI
03.1996 - 03.1999
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Supported training of soldiers in chemical warfare readiness
- Provided general and preventive maintenance on equipment and chemical manufacturing equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI2014
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Early Education
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA2011
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of HawaiI
Honolulu, HI2002
Skills
- Seasonal Planning
- Fitness Assessments
- Preseason Tryouts
- Head Coach Volleyball
- Head Coach Track and Field
- Individualized Coaching
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization
- Recruitment and Development
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Competition Preparation
- Physical Training
- Competitive Program Management
Accomplishments
High School Sports
Long Jump- 1st Place (Caribana)
High Jump- 1st Place (Caribana)
Triple Jump-1st place (Caribana)
3x All Beach Volleyball Champion
Collegiate Sports
Volleyball
2 state Championships University Hawaii (1999/2000)
4 Division Championships (1999-2002)
Offensive Player of the Year (1999)
Track and Field State Accomplishments
Long Jump- 1st Place Finisher (3x)
Triple Jump- 1st Place Finisher
Javelin- 3rd Place Finisher
100 Meter- 1st Place Finisher
4x100- 1st Place Finisher
Timeline
Head Volleyball Coach
Charlotteamalie High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Head Volleyball Coach
Columbia High School
07.2014 - 10.2014
Head Track and Field Coach
Columbia High School
01.2014 - 05.2014
Volleyball and Track Head Coach
Dominion Christian High
06.2012 - 10.2014
Head Volleyball Coach
Atlanta Girls High School
06.2009 - 11.2013
Head Track and Field Coach
Atlanta Girls School
06.2009 - 10.2013
Club Director and Owner
Cyclone Volleyball Club
01.2008 - 11.2010
Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball Coach
The Weber School
06.2006 - 10.2009
Private Volleyball Trainer
Choice Fit Club (Owner)
01.2006 - Current
Personal Trainer
Choice Fit Club (Owner)
08.2003 - Current
Chemical Operations Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.1996 - 03.1999
Master of Science - Kinesiology
University of Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Early Education
Oglethorpe University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of HawaiI
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