Stephen Wilcosky
Canton,GA
Summary
Inspiring Coach who brings extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and elite mindsets. A dynamic director who oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel to achieve successful events.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Facilities and Operations
A5 Volleyball Club
04.2022 - Current
- Created strategic plans for future growth by analyzing current operations and identifying areas for improvement.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for favorable terms and cost savings.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment, and safety compliance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions.
- Optimized facility usage, ensuring all spaces were utilized effectively to support business needs.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular team meetings and clear communication channels.
- Coordinated with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization to align facility operations with overall business objectives.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Established and maintained relationships with external vendors for prompt restocking of needed items and supplies.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
Director of Tournaments and Events
A5 Volleyball Club
07.2021 - Current
- Oversee volleyball tournaments and recruiting showcases for A5 Volleyball Club.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Assistant Athletics Director
Life University
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Primary responsibilities include scheduling of all athletic facilities, game contracts, facilities rentals and contracts, game day administration and operations
- Assist in marketing/attendance initiatives
- Assist in the effort to obtain Athletic Department sponsorships
- Lead special projects as assigned by Director of Athletics
- Maintain effective working relationships with youth, students, supervisors, staff, parents, and the general public.
- Assisted head Athletic Director in developing long-term strategic plans for continued growth and success of the athletics program.
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
Life University
02.2015 - 04.2022
- Started women’s volleyball program in February 2015
- Recruited and developed every athlete since the program’s inception
- Oversaw and developed on court training program
- Responsible for game scheduling and planning travel of team
- Managed an operating budget of $50,000.00 and a discount rate model for athletic scholarships
- Organized fundraising efforts which averaged over $10,000.00 for volleyball program yearly
- Held weekly individual athlete meetings to aid in the overall growth and building relationships with each student athlete
- NAIA National Rater for the Mid-South Conference
- Over 100 career wins at Life.
- NAIA South Region Coach of the Year 2021
- NAIA Mid- South Conference Regular Season Champions 2021
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
Nova Southeastern University
03.2006 - 12.2013
- Responsible for all facets of a high level NCAA Division II women's volleyball program in the Sunshine State Conference
- Managed $375,000 athletic budget
- Ensured compliance with NCAA Division II and Sunshine State Conference rules and regulations
- Hired and supervised personnel including full time assistant, two volunteer assistants, student manager, and two work study students
- Developed and executed the recruitment process of all top prospective student-athletes locally, nationally, and internationally
- Oversaw the scouting of opponents and development of strategic game plans for matches
- Coordinated staff responsibilities for game management
- Oversaw all aspects of player development including skills training, mental training, and academic success
- Responsible for game scheduling of championship and non-championship seasons
- Organized fundraising for volleyball program and assisted in athletic department fundraising efforts
- Assisted in the development of game promotions, public and media relations, and community engagement
- Representative for athletics on the NSU undergraduate admissions committee
- Chair of the NCAA Division II South Region All-American Committee
- Owner of Team Awesome Volleyball, Inc
- NSU's official volleyball camps (roughly eight camps a year).
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
High Point University
04.2004 - 03.2006
- Assisted in all facets of a successful NCAA Division I women's volleyball program in the Big South Conference
- Coordinated recruitment efforts which included identifying and evaluating qualified prospective student-athletes
- Trained and assisted in player development
- Developed and implemented defensive team systems and game plan
- Developed opponent specific scouting reports and video analysis.
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
Greensboro College
08.2000 - 03.2004
- Assisted in all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III women's volleyball program in the USA South Conference
- Developed video and statistical analysis for team
- Scouted opponents and developed specific game plans
- Implemented and oversaw all phases of the Strength and Conditioning program
- Assisted in on court player development.
Education
B.S. in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training concentration -
Guilford College
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Space Planning
- Procurement Management
- Project Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Waste Management
- Capital Improvement
- Space Utilization
- Facility Inspections
- Budget Development
- Building Maintenance
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
25+ experience coaching women's volleyball at every level
2021 Mid-South Conference and NAIA South Region Coach of the Year
2021 NAIA Mid-South Conference Regular Season Champions (Life University)
2021 AAU 16 Premier Champions- A5 Volleyball Club
2007 NCAA Division II SSC and South Region Coach of the Year
Relevant Experience
- College Coaches Skills Camps - Served in the capacity as a host institution, coach, and event director
- USA Volleyball High Performance
- Colorado Springs, CO - Served in several capacities including Associate Head Coach with the Junior A1 program for the 2013 High Performance Championships, Assistant Coach with Youth A2 program for 2012 High Performance Championships, and Lead Coach with Youth Continental program for 2011 High Performance Championships
- Club Director/Lead Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
- North Atlanta Volleyball Club
- Atlanta, GA - Oversee the training and development of several teams and act as the technical director for all the elite teams which included game management and strategy, Mentor and assist coaches throughout club with game management and practice planning, Coordinate recruiting program for college bound prospective student athletes
Certification
- CAP Level I
- IMPACT Certified
- American Red Cross First Responder Certified
Coaching Highlights
- 2021 Mid-South Conference Regular Season Champions
- 2021 NAIA AVCA South Region Coach of the Year
- 2021 NAIA Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year
- 2020 MSC Player of the Year
- 2020 MSC Libero of the Year
- 2017 Mid-South Conference Coach of Significance
- 3 NAIA Daktronics Scholar Athletes
- 3 NAIA National Players of the Week
- 16 MSC All-Conference Team
- 4 NAIA All-American
- Winningest Coach in NSU’s history
- 2007 Sunshine State Conference Coach of the Year
- 2013 AVCA All-Academic Team
- 2008 NCAA Division II Elite Eight Finalist
- 2008 NCAA Division II South Regional Champions
- 2 regular season conference championships
Timeline
Director of Facilities and Operations
A5 Volleyball Club
04.2022 - Current
Director of Tournaments and Events
A5 Volleyball Club
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Athletics Director
Life University
04.2018 - 04.2022
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
Life University
02.2015 - 04.2022
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
Nova Southeastern University
03.2006 - 12.2013
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
High Point University
04.2004 - 03.2006
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
Greensboro College
08.2000 - 03.2004
B.S. in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training concentration -
Guilford College
- CAP Level I
- IMPACT Certified
- American Red Cross First Responder Certified
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