Nicole Murphy
Columbia,Missouri
Summary
Motivated Volleyball Coach offering a 13-year background in coaching volleyball, educating others regarding the sport and building student athletes. Skilled at differentiating instructional techniques to ensure student-athlete success benefiting the school and program. Trained in positive coaching and mental health strategies. Adept at managing teams and classroom activities and fostering safe learning environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Volleyball Coach
Fulton Public Schools
05.2021 - Current
- Successfully turned around a struggling program, leading the Hornets to their first district championship in 12 years, and a co-conference championship for the first time in eight years.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Monitored academic status of volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Elementary School Art Teacher
Fulton Public Schools
05.2021 - Current
- Managed and implemented classroom activities, aligning with student learning goals.
- Built relationships with students and parents to improve learning.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Head Volleyball Coach
417 Athletics Columbia
Columbia, MO
01.2016 - 05.2024
- Head coach of multiple teams which changes every season.
- Plan and Run practices 2 times per week while doing positional work as well.
- Establish connections with athletes and parents each season.
- Won first Qualifier for 417 Columbia in 2022 with 14-U team.
- Won AAU national qualifier with 15-U team in 2023.
Assistant Volunteer Coach
William Woods University
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Stepped in to help the William Woods Owls volleyball team their last two weeks of season when their head coach stepped down.
- Coached them in their conference tournament game at Missouri Baptist University.
Head Volleyball Coach
Columbia Public Schools
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Led Rock Bridge High Schools Volleyball team to a 25-3-1 record, a Class 5 District 8 Championship, a sectional appearance, a conference championship, and the best season Rock Bridge High School has ever had up to that point.
- Won Conference Coach of the Year CMAC 2020 AVCA 30 under 30 Award winner MSHSAA and AVCA 100 wins award winner Double-Goal Coach Nominee for positive coaching Trained assistant coaches in techniques, skills, and strategies to optimize team success.
Head Volleyball Coach
Calvary Lutheran High School
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Led Calvary Lutheran High Schools Volleyball team to a 2018-19 Class 1 District Title, Sectional Title, and 2nd place State Finish.
- Held a 27-10-2 record in 2018-19 season.
- Plan team travel arrangements, including transportation, food, and lodging.
- Planned and conducted regularly scheduled practice sessions during sports season to emphasize fundamental skills, safety, and rules.
- Trained assistant coaches in techniques, skills, and strategies to optimize team success.
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Monitored academic status of volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Iowa Lakes Community College
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Helped with Recruiting student-athletes that would fit in with the Laker Program.
- Managed the video and stats for the Laker Volleyball Program.
- Drove the team bus to and from games, practices, and competitions.
- Implemented a lifting and work out program for the athletes in the off season.
- Worked one on one with positional training of the athletes in the program.
- Managed the dorm life of the students by being on call every other weekend.
Head Volleyball Coach
Southwind Rising Volleyball Club
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Coaches 2 age groups as a head coach and assistant coach.
- Helped players on my 18's team be recruited to play in college.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach
Avila University
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Helped with practices, running drills, preparing practice, scrimmaging when needed.
- Game set up of bleachers, net, PA system, equipment, visitors locker room, and assisted with clean up of the gym.
- Managed the teams grades so that they were eligible to play the whole season, and tutored the kids who needed help in subjects.
- Helped with recruiting and setting up visits with possible eagles.
- Drove the team van to and from competitions and tournaments.
- Collected uniforms and equipment after season was over.
Head Volleyball Coach
Central Missouri Volleyball Club
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Education
Teaching Degree - TAC Program -
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO2022
M.Ed - Athletic Administration and Education
William Woods University
Fulton, MO2017
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design and Studio Art
Columbia College
Columbia, MO12.2012
Skills
- Practice Planning
- Collaborating with others
- Organized and precise
- Positive and Motivational while holding athletes & students accountable
- Classroom & Team management
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting & monitoring
- Child development through positive mental health strategies
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
2023 - Class 3 District Championship with Fulton HS
2022 - Won Mid East Qualifier with my 14-U team
2020 - Class 5 District Championship with Rock Bridge HS
2020 - AVCA 30 under 30 Award Recipient
2020 - AVCA 100 Wins Club
2020 - CMAC Conference Coach of the Year
2019 - Class 1 District Championship, and 2nd place MSHSAA finish with Calvary Lutheran HS
2011 - AMC All Conference Player Columbia College
2011 - Final Four NAIA Appearance with Columbia College
2010 - Runner Up NAIA National Championship Team Member with Columbia College
Timeline
Assistant Volunteer Coach
William Woods University
11.2021 - 11.2021
Head Volleyball Coach
Fulton Public Schools
05.2021 - Current
Elementary School Art Teacher
Fulton Public Schools
05.2021 - Current
Head Volleyball Coach
Columbia Public Schools
03.2019 - 04.2021
Head Volleyball Coach
Calvary Lutheran High School
01.2017 - 03.2019
Head Volleyball Coach
417 Athletics Columbia
01.2016 - 05.2024
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Iowa Lakes Community College
04.2015 - 01.2017
Head Volleyball Coach
Southwind Rising Volleyball Club
10.2013 - 06.2015
Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach
Avila University
05.2013 - 01.2015
Head Volleyball Coach
Central Missouri Volleyball Club
10.2011 - 01.2013
Teaching Degree - TAC Program -
Central Methodist University
M.Ed - Athletic Administration and Education
William Woods University
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design and Studio Art
Columbia College
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