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Work History
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Additional Information
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JO MADDEN

KNOXVILLE,TN

Summary

Versatile volleyball coach with years developing and motivating athletes.

Proficient at helping players reach the highest levels of the sport by developing training regimens that match players abilities and creating strong competitive teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

865 Volleyball
09.2021 - Current
  • Updated and maintained membership database on consistent basis.
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
  • Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Interviewed, supervised and motivated staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Developed comprehensive performance reports using Google Analytics to strategize resource allocation and establish performance metrics for clients.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise brand awareness and drive revenue growth.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Strengthened internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decisionmaking.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
  • Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
  • Monitored industry trends closely enabling the organization to stay ahead of emerging challenges or opportunities.
  • Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.

Head Volleyball Coach

Farragut High School
02.2020 - 05.2023
  • Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
  • Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
  • Collaborated with Principal and Athletic Director in hiring of assistant coaches and other staff members.
  • Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Educated individuals on proper eating and sleep habits, which would prove helpful during stressful times like competitions.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs, including equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Collaborated with athletic director in hiring of assistant coaches and other staff members.
  • Monitored academic status of volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
  • Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
  • Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
  • Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.

JV Volleyball Coach

Farragut High School
06.2016 - 02.2020
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for spiking and serving ball at observance of team players.
  • Educated individuals on proper eating and sleep habits, which would prove helpful during stressful times like competitions.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs, including equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.

Volleyball Trainer/Coach

Knoxville Christian School
07.2015 - 10.2015



  • Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
  • Taught range of sport-specific skills in clear, safe manner.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in Volleyball.
  • Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
  • Coordinated and executed drills.

Head Volleyball Coach

Phoenix Rising Volleyball Club
10.2010 - 04.2015

Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.

  • Taught range of sport-specific skills in clear, safe manner.
  • Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate team performance.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in Volleyball.
  • Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.

JV Head Volleyball Coach

Lenoir City High School
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

JV Volleyball Coach

Karns High School
05.2013 - 10.2013



  • Taught range of sport-specific skills in clear, safe manner.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
  • Accepted coaching, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.
  • Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
  • Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.

Head Volleyball Coach

CBFO Volleyball
09.2007 - 05.2013
  • Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
  • Taught range of sport-specific skills in clear, safe manner.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in Volleyball.
  • Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
  • Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
  • Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
  • Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
  • Monitored academic status of all volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.

Head Volleyball Coach

Farragut Middle School
05.2009 - 10.2011
  • Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
  • Taught range of sport-specific skills in clear, safe manner.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in Volleyball.
  • Worked closely with athletic director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
  • Built game schedules with surrounding middle schools for each season.
  • Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
  • Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
  • Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
  • Monitored academic status of all volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.

Skills

  • Extensive sports knowledge
  • Referee experience
  • Youth sports coach
  • Team building skills
  • Agility drills

Additional Information

  • Received Community Service Award (2013) E.V. Davidson Community Center
  • Knox County Champions - 2009
  • ETSU Tournament Champions - 2010-2011
  • CAK Tournament Champions - 2011

Certification

TSSAA Volleyball Official

SRVA Volleyball Official

Timeline

Executive Director

865 Volleyball
09.2021 - Current

Head Volleyball Coach

Farragut High School
02.2020 - 05.2023

JV Volleyball Coach

Farragut High School
06.2016 - 02.2020

Volleyball Trainer/Coach

Knoxville Christian School
07.2015 - 10.2015

JV Head Volleyball Coach

Lenoir City High School
06.2014 - 10.2014

JV Volleyball Coach

Karns High School
05.2013 - 10.2013

Head Volleyball Coach

Phoenix Rising Volleyball Club
10.2010 - 04.2015

Head Volleyball Coach

Farragut Middle School
05.2009 - 10.2011

Head Volleyball Coach

CBFO Volleyball
09.2007 - 05.2013