Years of playing and coaching high level volleyball teams
Michelle Johnson
Collegiate Volleyball Coach
Staunton,VA
Summary
Strategy-oriented Volleyball Coach experienced in creating disciplined teams as well as building capable, respectable athletes. Looking for a new position to take a volleyball team to an elite level of competition.
Overview
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FA/CPR/AED Instructor Certification
Work History
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
Mary Baldwin University
08.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Elite 18 Coach
ACTS Juniors
01.2020 - Current
- Elite team placed in the top 5 for every tournament we entered.
- All Senior Athletes have been recruited and currently play on various college teams throughout the East Coast.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhance confidence and strengthen court skills.
Boys Head Volleyball Coach
Atlee High School
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
- Coach of the Year Award 2012
- Monitored academic status of volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Girls Head Volleyball Coach
Staunton High School
08.2003 - 12.2006
- Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
Education
M.Ed.Exceptional Education -
Mary Baldwin University
12.2005
B.S. Human Service Counseling -
Old Dominion University
06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ05.1996
Skills
- Gameplay Development
- Motivational Leadership Style
- Training Program Development
- Conduct Prospect Camps
- Sports Rule Explanation
- Player Evaluation
- Team Bonding
- Offensive and Defensive Coaching
- Strength Training
- Condition Players
- Practice Planning and Management
Collegiate Playing Experience
Division I Volleyball Player, Rider University , Lawrenceville, NJ, 08/1992, 06/1996
- Conference Champions 3 years consecutively.
- NCAA Play-in Champions
- NCAA Tournament experience.
Professional Working History
- Instructor/Instructor Trainer, American Red Cross and Valley Emergency Training, Staunton, VA, 2018-Current
- Mobile Crisis Coordinator, Easter Seals UCP North Carolina, Charlottesville, VA, 12/2015-10/2018
- Community Based Counselor, National Counseling Group, Harrisonburg, VA, 10/2014-10/2015
- Exceptional Education Teacher/Case Manager, Henrico County School, St. Josephs Villa, Hanover County Schools, Staunton City Schools, Virginia, 08/2004-2014
- Severely Mentally Ill Case Manager, Valley Community Service Board, Staunton, VA, 1997-2004
Accomplishments
- Overall VHSL record 102-18 (regular season)
- Rider Univ Hall of Fame Induction 2015
- Current Rider Univ. Team Record Holder (2nd digs, 4th solo blocks, 5th service aces)Overall VHSL coaching record 102-18 (regular season)
Certification
- Certified FA/CPR/AED Instructor/Instructor Trainer, American Red Cross and Valley Emergency Training
Timeline
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
Mary Baldwin University
08.2022 - Current
Elite 18 Coach
ACTS Juniors
01.2020 - Current
Boys Head Volleyball Coach
Atlee High School
08.2007 - 12.2012
Girls Head Volleyball Coach
Staunton High School
08.2003 - 12.2006
M.Ed.Exceptional Education -
Mary Baldwin University
B.S. Human Service Counseling -
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Rider University