Mackenzie Ellison
Eagle,CO
Summary
Highly Motivated Volleyball Coach that offers more than 9 years of expertise training for young athletes from all age ranges. Former elite volleyball player with interest in helping others reach athletic potential. Dedicated to comprehensive athlete success by reaching short term and long term goals. Offering patience and motivation while promoting discipline and respect. Looking to join a new organization in the head coach role to continue making a difference in athletes lives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Volleyball Coach
Tracy Erickson
Edwards, CO
02.2024 - Current
- Construct Private Volleyball Lessons at the Homestead Court Club.
- Work one-on-one with clients from ages 12-18.
- Provide guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Evaluate individual knowledge, skills, and strengths to maximize talent areas.
- Assist clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity, and confidence on the court.
- Encourage my clients with a positive coaching environment by addressing player concerns promptly and providing constructive feedback.
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Shawn Weatherred
Eagle, CO
11.2023 - Current
- Assist in working with the head coach and the team by coaching mandatory volleyball skills.
- Attend tournaments, practice and meetings with families and players.
- Provide guidance to athletes in the gym to strengthen fundamentals and skills in becoming an talented all-round volleyball player.
- Work with athletes individually to set goals and to meet goals throughout the season.
- Run drills and help assist in running drills.
- Critique and break down bad habits and enforce better technique to from better habits.
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Eagle County Schools
Edwards, CO
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Analyzed and adapted coaching approaches based on individual athlete strengths and weaknesses that contributed to overall team success.
- Encouraged athletes to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership among athletes, instilling valuable life skills both on and off the court.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective throughout the volleyball season.
- Ran effective drills that required the team to communicate together and work together to ensure a positive outcome.
Education
No Degree - Esthitician
Aveda Institute Denver
Denver, CO04.2018
High School Diploma -
Battle Mountain High School
Edwards, CO05.2015
Skills
- Volleyball fundamentals
- Attention to Detail
- Strategic Planning
- Game Strategy Development
- Practice scheduling
- Athletic Training and Motivation
- Motivational Techniques
- Performance Improvements
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Motivational leadership style
- Coaching experience
- Individualized Coaching
- Verbal and written communication
- Stress Tolerance
- Player evaluations
- Physical Conditioning
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Game Analysis
- Practice Planning and Management
- Gameplay Techniques
- Team Training
Certification
- Certified Volleyball Coach, Rocky Mountain Regional of Sports - November 2023 to November 2026
Timeline
Head Volleyball Coach
Tracy Erickson
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Shawn Weatherred
11.2023 - Current
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Eagle County Schools
08.2021 - 11.2021
No Degree - Esthitician
Aveda Institute Denver
High School Diploma -
Battle Mountain High School