Nicholas Erdman
Volleyball Coach
Estherville,IA
Summary
Disciplined Volleyball Coach offering more than 10 years of expertise in guiding athletes in skill development and performance. Professional committed to team's overall health and well-being. Looking for new coaching opportunity at NCAA level.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Head Women's Volleyball Coach/ Instructional Coach
Iowa Lakes Community College
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Recruited student athletes that were both high skill, strong students and great members of community
- Implemented skills sessions, team practices and strength and conditioning program to further players' development and team success
- Ran all administrative tasks of the volleyball program including: Game and Travel Scheduling, Fundraising, Budgeting for Operational, Scholarship, Recruiting and Camp Accounts, Academic Checks, Alumni and Social Media Engagement
- Scouted opponents using HUDL, creating game plans to utilize team strengths, opponent weaknesses and mitigation strategies against opponent strengths
- Maintained compliance with the NJCAA, ICCAC and Iowa Lakes Community College; including NIL through Opendorse
- Created, directed and coached Lakes Elite Volleyball Club, coached camps for College Coaches Skills Camps and Pacesetters, as well as a skills camp and high school tournament at Iowa Lakes
- Performed all Instructional Coach Responsibilities including: Teaching Remedial Math, Proctoring Exams, attending Student Service Meetings and Academic Advising
Head Girls Volleyball Coach
Sheboygan Falls High School
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Hired and managed a staff of three coaches; developing their coaching skills while creating an environment of collaboration
- Created and implemented a mental toughness program working both on mental skills such as: self talk, goal setting, focus; as well as leadership skills such as: confrontation and resolution, ownership and active listening skills
- Created a positive environment for all players while maintaining competitive practices and consistently competing for conference championships
- Actively got our program involved in the community through volunteer work and camps
- Attended coaching camps and clinics as well as creating relationships with high level coaches to improve my knowledge and skills
Club Volleyball Head Coach
Rise MKE Volleyball Club
11.2015 - 05.2021
- Worked with athletes from multiple age levels from 12-18 developing positive relationships, while leveraging those positive relationships to recruit more athletes
- Responded efficiently to changes in practice schedule, locations, as well as tournaments through strong communication with both athletes and parents
- Held team bonding events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members; examples: team dinners, team game nights, tie dye nights
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and nutrition
JV and JV2 Head Volleyball Coach
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Evaluated film of opponents, past matches and practice to assess strategies and plan counter approaches using technology like Hudl, BustaMove, Volleymetrics, Hudl Assist, and IstatVolleyball3
- Worked closely with Athletic Director to maintain optimum levels of communication to efficiently complete assigned tasks
- Worked with multiple position groups during Varsity practices (Passers, Pins, Middles, Setter)
- Created engaging practice plans and helped teach athletes fundamentals, rules, and strategies of volleyball
Assistant Volleyball Coach
South Shore Slam Volleyball Club
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Helped develop a young head coach, talking through decisions while following her lead
- Collaborated with Slam staff to create a competitive practice environment and maintain a reputation as a club with strong sportsmanship
- Boosted team morale and unity through effective communication, fostering a positive environment during practices and games.
- Provided guidance to athletes during the college recruiting process, advising them on how to showcase their skills and make informed decisions about potential schools.
High School Mathematics Teacher
Sheboygan Falls High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided individualized and group instruction to all Sheboygan Falls students in grades 9-12
- Assessed class assignments to determine students' knowledge and proficiency applying all basic concepts
- Was an active team-member of the social and emotional learner team, the strength and conditioning coaches group, the math department and the athletic department
- Facilitated a consistent classroom environment with clear objectives which allowed students to focus on learning
- Found success working with classes where more than half of the students were three or more grade levels behind
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics With A Minor in Coaching
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI 05.2001 -
Skills
Positive Communicator
Accomplishments
- 5 All Region XI players, and one ICCAC athlete of the week in my time at Iowa Lakes
- 27 different Academic All Region awards in three semesters, while having 6 NJCAA All Academic team members and a team GPA above 3.2 all semesters
- Sent 5 players from JUCO to the NCAA Division 3 or NAIA level
Certification
Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified
Collegiate Playing Experience
- Concordia University Wisconsin's Baseball Team (2013 - 2014)
- Played Junior Varsity on a highly Successful Program
-Learned valuable skills in managing a program with a large number of team members
-Grew in my knowledge and understanding of the impact of strength and condition and mental training in sports
- Concordia University Wisconsin's Men's Club Volleyball Team (2014-2016)
- Was a two year six rotation middle hitter
-Was a member of the last club team before Concordia developed a Men's Varsity Volleyball Program
-Dealt with injuries, maintaining a positive attitude and contributing to team's morale
Timeline
Tudor University Recruiting Certified
08-2024
Safe Sport Certified
11-2023
Impact Certified
11-2023
Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified
08-2023
Head Women's Volleyball Coach/ Instructional Coach
Iowa Lakes Community College
02.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Volleyball Coach
South Shore Slam Volleyball Club
11.2022 - 04.2023
High School Mathematics Teacher
Sheboygan Falls High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Art of Volleyball Head Coach Certified
08-2021
Head Girls Volleyball Coach
Sheboygan Falls High School
08.2019 - 06.2023
JV and JV2 Head Volleyball Coach
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
08.2017 - 11.2018
Club Volleyball Head Coach
Rise MKE Volleyball Club
11.2015 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning
Concordia University Wisconsin
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics With A Minor in Coaching
Concordia University Wisconsin
05.2001 -
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