Raphalone Mertens
HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH
Cypress,CA
Summary
Passionate volleyball coach with 25+ years of experience in building competitive teams and enhancing player skills. Proven record of leading teams to league championships and improving overall team performance. Skilled in practice planning, fostering teamwork, teaching fundamental skills, and implementing game strategy.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Math Teacher
Carson High School
Carson, CA
01.1992 - 06.2022
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Led advanced and AP courses by teaching trigonometry, pre-calculus and calculus.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective instructional strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
High School Math Teacher
Banning High School
Wilmington, CA
09.1986 - 01.1992
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected math concepts to other subjects.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest trends in mathematics education and pedagogy.
- Successfully completed my first year of teaching despite having to travel to 4 different classrooms everyday.
Campus Aide
Carson HS
Carson, CA
03.1983 - 05.1986
- Ensured campus safety by vigilantly patrolling school grounds and monitoring student activities.
- Monitored lunchtime activities ensuring proper supervision of students.
- Collaborated with administration on emergency preparedness plans to ensure campus readiness for unexpected situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-1986
High School Diploma -
Carson High School
Carson, CA06-1981
Skills
Game analysis
Staff development
Game strategy planning
Verbal and written communication
Referee liaison
Parent engagement
Practice organization
Alumni relations
Injury prevention
Physical conditioning
Motivational techniques
Game analysis
Volunteer Coaching Experience
- Coach, United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL), Hermosa Beach, CA, 01/01/96, 01/01/97
- Coach, Dig 4 Kids Education Foundation, Carson HS, 01/01/00, 01/01/03
Team Recognition And Accomplishments
- Varsity boys team received the LAUSD HIGHEST TEAM GPA Award, 01/01/12
- Marine League Championships (Girls), 1983, 2004
- Marine League Championships (Boys), 1984, 1994, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
- Varsity Tournament Champions (boys), 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019, San Pedro HS Invitational, Taft HS Invitational, Culver City HS Invitational, Crescenta Valley HS Invitational
- CIF-LA City Champions (boys), 2014, 2019, LA City Division 1 (NOTE: this is equivalent to today's Open Division)
- California State Playoffs (boys), 2014, 2019, So Cal Regional Playoffs Quarterfinalist, Division 1, So Cal Regional Playoffs Finalist, Division 3
Coaching Experience
- Walk-on assistant coach (girls and boys), Carson HS, 01/01/83, 01/01/86
- Varsity head coach (boys), Banning HS, 01/01/87, 01/01/91
- Varsity assistant/JV head coach (girls), Carson HS, 01/01/94, 01/01/04, 01/01/05
- Varsity head coach (boys), Carson HS, 01/01/93, 01/01/96, 01/01/98, 01/01/01, 01/01/12, 01/01/21
- Boys assistant coach, Carson HS, 2019
Accomplishments
2014 LA City Division 1 Coach of the Year
2018 South Bay All Stars Game Coach
2019-20 California Coaches Association Coach of the Year
Timeline
High School Math Teacher
Carson High School
01.1992 - 06.2022
High School Math Teacher
Banning High School
09.1986 - 01.1992
Campus Aide
Carson HS
03.1983 - 05.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
California State University, Long Beach
High School Diploma -
Carson High School
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