Nancy Mueller
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Seasoned Women's Volleyball Coach with demonstrated experience in developing and leading competitive teams. Strong capability to strategize, plan, and implement training programs that enhance athlete skills and team dynamics. Committed to fostering sportsmanship, discipline, and self-confidence in players. Proven success in positively impacting team performance through innovative coaching techniques.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
**Director of Physical Education
University of the South, Sewanee
Sewanee, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Created semesterly Physical Education class schedules
- Hired qualified instructors for PE classes
- Managed annual budget
- Facilitated coordination with campus services to arrange classroom availability
*Club Director
**A5 Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Hired all coaching staff
- Led efforts in fundraising, accumulating $60,000 in two periods
- Coached various age groups, coordinating training sessions effectively
- Guided emerging coaches and facilitated diverse age-group camps
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote the club's programs and services.
- Created income-generating camps and clinics
*Women's Volleyball Coach
**University of the South, Sewanee, TN
01.2018 - Current
- Executed operational management, hiring processes, and developmental training within a successful Division III framework
- Enhanced campus connectivity by participating in various committees
- Supported multiple fundraising campaigns for international service and sports trips
- Oversaw athletic and non-athletic responsibilities of student athletes
- Offered constructive feedback to enhance player skills
- Mentored team members through actions
- Provided support and guidance for academic success
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by attending camps, clinics, showcases.
*Girls Volleyball Coach
**Boyd Buchanan School, Chattanooga, TN
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed comprehensive components of high school volleyball program, including player development
- Developed and implemented individualized training plans for athletes to improve their performance.
- Created drills and exercises to develop agility, strength, coordination, and stamina in volleyball players.
- Organized weekly practices and developed strategies to help athletes reach their goals.
*Recruiting Coordinator/Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach
**Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed academic interactions with student-athletes
- Assisted in the recruitment of student-athletes for the program
- Aided in developing athletic skills and team performance, including Division 1 First Team All American, Ashley Benson
*Women's Volleyball Coach
**University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Oversaw all aspects of running a Division 1 program
- Served as a role model for team members by demonstrating positive behavior both on and off the court.
- Encouraged players to maintain good academic standing through motivation, support, guidance, and discipline when necessary.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by attending camps, clinics, showcases.
- Worked collaboratively with assistant coaches to devise strategies that would maximize team success.
*Women's Volleyball Coach
**University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Supervised student athletes on the court and off the court activities.
- Coached athletes for enhanced performance and recognition
- Encouraged players to maintain good academic standing through motivation, support, guidance, and discipline when necessary.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance team performance and individual skills.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive team culture, promoting teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship among players.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-1993
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Innovative Thinking
- Fundraising Expertise
- Collaborative Leadership
- Systematic Workflow Organization
- Athlete Development
- Athletic Recruitment Specialist
- Athletic Counselor
- Trustworthy Work Ethic
- Driven Individual
- Effective Team Collaborator
- Effective Time Management
Affiliations
AVCA Member (1996 to Present)
WeCoach (2019 to Present) - Women's Coaching Organization
What Drives Winning (2020 to Present) - Coaching Labs participant
Accomplishments
- Walk-on student-athlete at the University of Tennessee, later becoming a 2x captain
- President's Award Recipient. University of South Florida
- 2x Midwest Region Coach of the Year
- 2x Conference USA Coach of the Year
- Division 1 All American Committee
- Division III Representative - AVCA Board of Director
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
**Director of Physical Education
University of the South, Sewanee
01.2023 - Current
*Club Director
**A5 Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
01.2022 - Current
*Women's Volleyball Coach
**University of the South, Sewanee, TN
01.2018 - Current
*Girls Volleyball Coach
**Boyd Buchanan School, Chattanooga, TN
01.2015 - 01.2018
*Recruiting Coordinator/Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach
**Indiana University
01.2010 - 01.2015
*Women's Volleyball Coach
**University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2003 - 01.2009
*Women's Volleyball Coach
**University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
01.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Tennessee
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