Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Lauren Dennard

Gardendale,TX

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable volleyball professional who is focused on the growth of the game in our community. Proven track record in program development, relationship building, and an award-winning work ethic. Successfully enhanced youth, teen, and adult volleyball participation in the Permian Basin and surrounding areas.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Officials Chair

USAV Sun Country Region
, Texas/New Mexico
07.2024 - Current
  • Fostered an improved working relationship between the Board of Directors and the officials' cadre.
  • Implemented a training & advancement program for referees by using on court evaluation, video feedback and mentorship
  • Coordinated with the SURVA Tournament Director to optimize our officials' schedule while staying under budget, which led to a raise for our officials in the upcoming season.
  • I represented SURVA on the national level as a first-year presenter at the annual USAV Officials Chair Conference in Denver, CO.

Youth Academy Director

Texas 432 Volleyball
Midland, Texas
01.2019 - Current
  • Created a highly competitive youth academy for children ages six through eleven.
  • Developed a curriculum that is evaluated annually as techniques change.
  • Coordinated training sessions and meetings for the Academy coaches and volunteers.
  • Focused on growing the game by training volunteer parents and teenage athletes as coaches.

Professional Volleyball Referee

NCAA, USAV
Midland, Texas
08.2015 - Current
  • NCAA Division I and II referee
  • USAV National Certified Referee
  • 2024 USAV National Silver Whistle Award Recipient.
  • PAVO Board Chair-Southwest Desert Officials Board
  • Adept at managing high-intensity interactions with patience, grace, and professionalism.
  • Developed, participated in, and attended frequent training sessions across the USA to stay up to date on procedures and rule changes.

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

UIL/TAPPS
, TX
08.2006 - 05.2025
  • 11 years of varsity head volleyball coaching experience in East Texas and West Texas, from divisions 1A to 5A in Texas.
  • Specialized in program development from seventh through twelfth grade.
  • Created and hosted several premier high school tournaments and summer camps.
  • Developed large fundraising events, including an annual volleyball sporting clay shoot at Midland Classical Academy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
05-2006

Skills

  • Passion for youth sports
  • Program and curriculum development
  • Event coordination
  • Relationship building
  • Team leadership
  • Adaptability

Affiliations

  • Awanas & Vacation Bible School Teacher at my local church
  • Serve & Provide lunch for FCA weekly huddle meetings

Accomplishments

  • 2024 USA Volleyball Silver Whistle Award
  • NCAA Lonestar Conference Championship Match Referee 2023, 2022
  • AVCA/NCAA Div II National Championship Match Referee 2021
  • Permian Basin FCA All-Stars Coach 2024
  • District volleyball Coach of the Year 2008, 2009, 2012

Certification

  • USAV National Referee
  • USAV National Scorer
  • USAV ParaVolley Domestic Referee
  • Texas Certified Teacher- Secondary Social Studies Composite

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Officials Chair

USAV Sun Country Region
07.2024 - Current

Youth Academy Director

Texas 432 Volleyball
01.2019 - Current

Professional Volleyball Referee

NCAA, USAV
08.2015 - Current

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

UIL/TAPPS
08.2006 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

University of Texas At Tyler

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