Melissa Rachelle Walker
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Results-driven coordinator and volleyball coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Girl’s Coordinator/Head Volleyball Coach
Danny Jones MS
07.2022 - Current
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
- Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
- Maintained high academic standards for student-athletes by providing resources for academic support and monitoring progress reports.
- Continuously updated personal coaching knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and earning additional certifications related to volleyball coaching.
- Enhanced athletes'' skills through targeted drills, strength training, and individualized coaching.
- Assisted in fundraising efforts to support the volleyball program, enabling the purchase of new equipment and uniforms.
- Streamlined communication between players, parents, and staff through the use of online platforms and regular meetings.
- Managed budgets responsibly while maintaining a well-equipped volleyball program with necessary supplies and resources.
Girl’s Coordinator/Head Volleyall Coach
Frasier Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Increased athlete''s skills development through individualized training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Mentored assistant coaches to develop their leadership skills and improve their understanding of coaching strategies.
- Assisted in recruitment and selection of additional coaching staff to establish strong and competent team.
Head Volleyball Coach/SPED Inclusion Teacher
Arlington ISD
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Developed Volleyball program for Grades 7 -12
- Organized practices, schedules, workouts, summer conditioning, and summer camps
- Prepared athletes with key fundamentals and techniques for all levels of play
- Brought new ideas for team building and volunteer hours
- Foresaw all equipment orders, Meal and Travel Purchase Orders, and Paperwork
- Conducted frequent performance reviews of coaching staff members to ensure high-quality instruction throughout the program.
- Fostered a positive coaching environment by addressing player concerns promptly and providing constructive feedback.
- Coordinated summer camps for aspiring volleyball players, fostering interest in the sport among young talents.
- Collaborated with athletic director in hiring of assistant coaches and other staff members.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Strengthened relationships with alumni, boosting their involvement in supporting current players and teams.
- Monitored academic status of volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Teacher/Head Volleyball Coach
North Mesquite High School
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Motivated athletes through effective goal-setting strategies, resulting in increased drive towards personal improvement.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training plans and conducting regular practice sessions.
- Conducted frequent performance reviews of coaching staff members to ensure high-quality instruction throughout volleyball program.
- Fostered positive coaching environment by addressing player concerns promptly and providing constructive feedback.
- Coordinated summer camps for aspiring volleyball players, fostering interest in volleyball among young talents.
- Developed strong relationships with players, staff, community as well as parents.
Education
MS - Sports Administration, Educational Leadership
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2006
Associate Degree of Science -
Richland College-DCCCD
Dallas, TX06.2004
Skills
- EC-12 Special Education
- EC-12 Health
- EC-12 Physical Education
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)
- Texas Girl's Coaches Association (TGCA)
- Texas High School Athletic Directors Association (THSADA)
References
- Esoleta Lofton Head Girls’ Basketball Coach/ Girl’s Coordinator Benbrook High School Cell: (940) 224-4759 esoleta.lofton@fwisd.org
- Dr. Michael Thomas Principal Danny Jones Middle School School: (682) 314-4600 michaelthomas@misdmail.org
- Dawn Mailloux Smith Assistant Athletic Director MansfieldISD School: (817) 276-5204 dawnmailloux@misdmail.org
- Allen Gratts Campus Coordinator/Boy’s Basketball Coach James Bowie High School School: (682) 867-4400 agratts@aisd.net
- Zelda Smith Head Volleyball Coach Richland College, DCCCD Cell: (214) 707-9392 zrs8450@dcccd.edu
- Rosalyn Tindel Assistant Girl’s Basketball Coach University of Texas @ Arlington Cell: (903) 330-0349
Timeline
Girl’s Coordinator/Head Volleyball Coach
Danny Jones MS
07.2022 - Current
Girl’s Coordinator/Head Volleyall Coach
Frasier Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022
Head Volleyball Coach/SPED Inclusion Teacher
Arlington ISD
07.2017 - 06.2021
Teacher/Head Volleyball Coach
North Mesquite High School
07.2015 - 06.2017
MS - Sports Administration, Educational Leadership
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Associate Degree of Science -
Richland College-DCCCD
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