William Barbee
Fairfield,IL
Summary
Spirited volleyball manager committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Coach versed in training and development strategies to help athletes reach maximal potential. Hardworking and passionate seeker eager to learn to achieve future goals. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build visions of excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Club Volleyball Coach
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2024.08 - Current
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas of improvement for both individual players and overall team strategy.
- Implemented innovative drills that focused on enhancing teamwork, communication skills, and tactical understanding.
- Increased player skill levels through tailored coaching sessions focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Established a positive team culture, emphasizing sportsmanship and mutual respect among players.
Virtual Intern
One Japan Volleyball
2024.06 - Current
- Assisted in the development of innovative marketing strategies for increased brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Enhanced team collaboration by creating a centralized document repository system for easy access to project-related materials.
- Coordinated social media campaigns that significantly increased user engagement and online presence.
- Gathered video and data to further the success of marketing.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all assigned responsibilities within strict deadlines.
Virtual Assistant
No Ezy Buckets
2022.01 - Current
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
- Participated in regular team meetings, contributing ideas and insights for future projects, fostering a collaborative work environment that supported continuous learning and growth.
- Ensured brand consistency across all video projects while adhering to established guidelines.
- Enhanced video quality by skillfully cutting and editing raw footages.
Sports Team Manager
University Of Illinois
2021.08 - Current
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times
- Developed and maintained connections with other coaches, assistants and players from other colleges to accumulate connections
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity within programs
- Carry out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Oversaw volleyball statistic reports, DataVolley 4, and all other tech coordinations
- Code all practice in the week, carefully checking content
Volleyball Camp Coach
University Of Texas At Austin
2024.06 - 2024.07
- Conducted thorough evaluations of player progress throughout the camp, providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Enhanced team performance by focusing on communication, teamwork, and strategic gameplay during practice sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with players and parents, fostering open communication and trust in coaching decisions.
Volleyball Camp Coach
University Of Nebraska Lincoln
2022.06 - 2024.06
- Led groups of players safely through a variety of camp locations
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate a strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead a team with highest personal standards
Volleyball Camp Coach
University Of Wisconsin-Madison
2022.07 - 2023.07
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhance confidence and strengthen court skills
- Demonstrated proper technique for spiking and serving ball at observance of team players
- Mentored youth on proper volleyball techniques
Head Coach
Primetime Volleyball Club
2021.12 - 2023.06
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments
- Mentored beginner players to foster a sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics
Education
M.D. - Recreational, Sports, And Tourism
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2024
Skills
- Motivational Leadership
- Tech Coordination
- Communication
- Coaching and Training
- Management
- Active Listening
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Initiative
Game strategy planning
Adaptive Coaching Style
Timeline
Club Volleyball Coach
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2024.08 - Current
Virtual Intern
One Japan Volleyball
2024.06 - Current
Volleyball Camp Coach
University Of Texas At Austin
2024.06 - 2024.07
Volleyball Camp Coach
University Of Wisconsin-Madison
2022.07 - 2023.07
Volleyball Camp Coach
University Of Nebraska Lincoln
2022.06 - 2024.06
Virtual Assistant
No Ezy Buckets
2022.01 - Current
Head Coach
Primetime Volleyball Club
2021.12 - 2023.06
Sports Team Manager
University Of Illinois
2021.08 - Current
M.D. - Recreational, Sports, And Tourism
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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