Jeffrey S. Lipton
Quincy,IL
Summary
Coach/Teacher/Clinician with extensive experience in the sport of volleyball, with specialization in practice development, setting and middle hitter training, building offensive systems, and serve receive. Possessing strong interpersonal skills for recruiting quality student athletes who excel in the classroom and on the volleyball court.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Men’s Volleyball Coach
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO
08.2022 - Current
- Managed overall operation of men’s volleyball program, including budgeting, recruiting student-athletes, scheduling matches, coordinating team travel, planning and conducting practices, overseeing players' academic progress, hiring support staff, purchasing equipment and uniforms, and organizing summer volleyball camp.
- Advised Athletic Honor Society: Chi Alpha Sigma, fostering student-athlete engagement and leadership.
- Developed practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Conducted player evaluations to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Organized and led team meetings to discuss strategies and goals.
Adjunct Professor
Culver-Stockton College
08.2022 - Current
- Instructed music courses, including World Music and Private Voice Lessons, fostering community engagement and appreciation for diverse musical traditions.
- Delivered physical education courses on volleyball theory and coaching techniques, enhancing students' understanding and skills in the sport.
Learning Ambassador
Amazon AVP 3 Fulfillment Center
Gouldsboro, PA
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed outbound operations by accurately picking customer orders for timely delivery.
- Executed inbound operations by docking and releasing trucks, stowing products, and unloading shipments.
- Operated powered industrial trucks, including 4' and 6' reach trucks, to transport materials safely.
Volunteer Men’s Assistant Volleyball Coach
Eastern University
Philadelphia, PA
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted in designing and implementing daily practices, managing game days, and coordinating court coach camps/clinics while supporting recruitment of student athletes.
- Led help sessions for players' individual skill development.
Technical Director
Dynamic Volleyball Academy
Eden, MD
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated coach education and player development, directed the select training program, and organized summer camps and clinics while serving as the college recruiting coordinator.
Assistant Program Director – Curriculum Development & Choral Specialist
Education Through Music
New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Evaluated teacher candidates to strengthen ETM partnerships with New York City elementary and middle schools.
- Evaluate and purchase choral and general music materials for ETM’s resource lab.
- Supervised Teacher Mentors, enhancing instructional support for classroom teachers.
- Represented ETM at music conferences, acting as liaison to partner school administrations to foster collaboration.
Technical Director, Coach
Long Island Volleyball Club
Dix Hills, NY
01.2000 - 01.2017
- Led development of boys and girls junior volleyball program, overseeing club training, coach mentoring, and serving as Head Coach for LIVBC Boys 17U National team.
- Conducted position clinics and summer volleyball camps to enhance player skills and knowledge.
- AES National Boys 17’s Ranking 2015 #1, 2017 #9.
- Moravian Invitational, Bethlehem, PA 18’s - 2015/1st
- SCVC Boys Invitational, Anaheim, CA 17’s - 2015/2nd. 2017/T10
- Achieved top placements in Boys Atlantic Northeastern, PA 18’s Div. with 3rd in 2015, 2nd in 2016, and 3rd in 2017.
- Boys Junior National Tournament 17 Open Div. – 2015/T5, 2017/FL2 1st.
Chairperson for Music/Professor of Music
Five Towns College
Dix Hills, NY
01.1997 - 01.2015
- Administered music department comprising 60 professors and over 300 undergraduate and graduate students, enhancing academic environment.
- Directed choral activities, conducting FTC Choir and Chorus, teaching sight singing, conducting, choral methods, public speaking, and graduate-level courses, fostering student engagement and artistic development.
Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Designed and implemented daily practices, trained setters, oversaw team attack, coordinated serve receive, assisted in game day management, led local clinics, coached summer camp, and recruited student athletes.
- NCAA Div. III program ranked #8 nationally.
- 2003, 05 NECVA Conf. Champions, 2003, 05 Molten Invitational.
- Competed in NCAA Tournament 2011, 2012, reaching 1st round.
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Managed daily operations and development of Div. II program, leading practices, handling administrative tasks, planning team travel, recruiting student athletes, and overseeing off-season training.
- Achieved first winning season in program history in 2002.
Head Men’s Volleyball Coach
US Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Developed a Div. III men’s program by running daily practices, performing administrative tasks, recruiting student athletes, and overseeing off-season training.
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Hunter College
New York City, NY
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Developed a Div. III program by running daily practices, managing administrative tasks, recruiting student athletes, and overseeing off-season training.
- CUNY Conference Champs 96’, 97’, 98’.
Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach
Columbia University
New York City, NY
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Assist the Head Coach in the daily operations of a Div. I program, assist in daily practices, oversee off-season training, and assist the Head Coach during matches with in-game feedback.
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts - Performance, Choral Conducting
Five Town College
Dix Hills, NYMaster of Music - Performance, Choral Conducting
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHBachelor of Music - Music Education, Voice
SUNY Potsdam College-Crane School of Music
Potsdam, NYSkills
- Volleyball Training
- Player development
- Practice planning
- Recruiting strategies
- Program Development
- Curriculum Development
- Athletic program administration
- Budget management
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Public Speaking
Personal Honors
- Founders Award, Northeastern Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA), 2005, For service in the advancement of the Volleyball Association.
- Faculty Inductee, Sigma Eta: Honor Society, Five Towns College, 2002
Training
- CPR-First Aid/AED Card, Culver-Stockton College, 09/16/25, 09/16/27
- N Y State Teacher License, K-12 (Music), Permanent Certification, 1989
- CAP Level I Clinic, USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program, 1995
- USA Volleyball: Impact Certification
- USA Volleyball: Safe Sport Certification
- NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate, 03/01/19
- NFHS First Aid, Health & Safety Certificate, 03/01/19
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate, 03/01/19
Related Experience
- AVCA Boys Volleyball Showcase Coordinator, 01/01/22, Present, Kansas City, MO, Coordinator all drill and game play activities for the showcase. College coaches train and evaluate HS age college prospects. Instruction in basic skills, positional training, and team-based drilling.
- IMG – Sports Academy, Bradenton, FL, Summer Camp Volleyball Coach, 06/01/24, Present, Court coach, and assistant coach. Run small group positional training.
Timeline
Head Men’s Volleyball Coach
Culver-Stockton College
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Culver-Stockton College
08.2022 - Current
Volunteer Men’s Assistant Volleyball Coach
Eastern University
06.2020 - 06.2022
Learning Ambassador
Amazon AVP 3 Fulfillment Center
04.2020 - 08.2022
Technical Director
Dynamic Volleyball Academy
06.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Program Director – Curriculum Development & Choral Specialist
Education Through Music
01.2015 - 01.2018
Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach
Stevens Institute of Technology
01.2001 - 01.2005
Technical Director, Coach
Long Island Volleyball Club
01.2000 - 01.2017
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Adelphi University
01.2000 - 01.2002
Chairperson for Music/Professor of Music
Five Towns College
01.1997 - 01.2015
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Hunter College
01.1996 - 01.1999
Head Men’s Volleyball Coach
US Merchant Marine Academy
01.1995 - 01.2000
Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach
Columbia University
01.1995 - 01.1996
Doctor of Musical Arts - Performance, Choral Conducting
Five Town College
Master of Music - Performance, Choral Conducting
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Music - Music Education, Voice
SUNY Potsdam College-Crane School of Music