Knowledgeable Volleyball Coach known for evaluating and assisting student-athletes to achieve optimal performance on the court. Used to working with players of all levels and abilities. Known for making the most of the athletes I coach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
SUNY Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY
05.2012 - Current
Organized weekly practices according to both the individual athletes' needs, and the needs of the team.
Recruited new players from local high schools for upcoming seasons.
Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while athletes were under my supervision.
Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to develop game plans.
Reinforced the correct form of volleyball skills such as passing, setting, hitting, blocking.
Established rules for behavior during practice sessions and enforced those rules when necessary.
Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking.
Recorded and analyzed player statistics to assist in assessing individual competency.
Created a spreadsheet to analyze player and team statistics.
Assistant Coach Women's Volleyball
SUNY Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY
08.2010 - 10.2011
Assisted the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching and training the team.
Practiced with the team as an opponent player.
Club Volleyball Coach
Whoosh Volleyball
Port Jervis, NY
11.2010 - 04.2018
Collaborated with other coaches in order to share best practices.
Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
Created a positive learning environment that encourages teamwork and respect.
Ensured safety protocols were followed during practices and games.
Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
Coached individuals between ages of 6 and 19 on volleyball techniques.
Crisis Interventionist
Enlarged City School District of Middletown
Middletown, NY
08.2016 - Current
Encouraged positive behavior changes through reinforcement techniques such as rewards systems.
Implemented de-escalation strategies during confrontational interactions with clients.
Provided emotional support to students in crisis situations.
Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for students.
Assisted students with developing coping skills to manage stress and anxiety levels.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03-2020
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
12-2011
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Workspace
Certification
First Aid/CPR/AED, Nov 2023
USA Volleyball Coaches Accreditation Program (CAP) II - 2013
USA Volleyball Coaches Accreditation Program (CAP) I – 2012
USA Volleyball Impact Training, 2010
USA Volleyball Safesport
New York State Initial Certification in Childhood Education 1-6
School Violence Prevention Intervention, 2009
Mandated Reporter Training, 2009
Accomplishments
Coaches' Sportsmanship Award (3 times) - voted on by the NJCAA Region 15 officials
State University of New York Chancellor's Scholar Athlete of the Year, 2009
NJCAA Region 15 1st Team All-Tournament, 2008 & 2009
NJCAA Region 15 All-Tournament Team, 2008 & 2009
NJCAA Mid-Hudson Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year 2008-09
NJCAA Mid-Hudson Conference 1st Team All-Conference 2008 & 2009
NJCAA Mid-Hudson Academic All-Conference 2009
Publication
Convery, J., Moving it Forward, Volleyball USA. Winter 2013-14, Vol. 41, No. 4
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Crisis Interventionist
Enlarged City School District of Middletown
08.2016 - Current
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
SUNY Orange County Community College
05.2012 - Current
Club Volleyball Coach
Whoosh Volleyball
11.2010 - 04.2018
Assistant Coach Women's Volleyball
SUNY Orange County Community College
08.2010 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
SUNY New Paltz
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