EDUCATION

Concordia University-Irvine
Master’s degree, Coaching and Athletic Administration, 2014.

International Sport Science Association

• Certified Personal Trainer,  July 2019.
• Certified Nutritionist, expected December 2019.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, 2016, renewed 2018.
• Certified Specialist in Sports Nutrition, 2018.

USA Volleyball

• USA Volleyball CAP (Coaching Accreditation Program) Cadre Member, 2014-Present.
• Beach CAP Level II certified 2016.
• Beach CAP Level I certified 2014.
• Beach IMPACT certified 2013.
• CAP III (Coaching Accreditation Program, Level III), 2012, renewed 2016.
• VCAP (Volleyball Conditioning Accreditation Program) certified, 2007.
• IMPACT Instructor certified, 2006.
• CAP II (Coaching Accreditation Program, Level II) certified, 2006, renewed 2010.
• CAP I (Coaching Accreditation Program, Level I) certified, 2005.
• IMPACT certified, 2005.

Positive Coaching Alliance

• Certified Double Goal Coach:  Culture, Practices and Games, 2012-Present.
• Certified Double Goal Coach:  Creating a Triple-Impact Competitor, 2012-Present.
• Certified Double Goal Coach:  Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons, 2006-Present.

Other

• CPR Certified, 2014, renewed 2016, Expected Renewal 2019.
• Responsible Coaching Certification, 2009.
• First Aid Certification, American Red Cross, July 2006.
• Master’s Degree, Information Science, 2002.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Computer Science, 1995.

EXPERIENCE

Volleyball Club Positions

• TNT Volleyball Club, Head Coach, 2018-Present.
• GPS Crush Head Coach, 2013.
• High Line Volleyball Club Director, 2005-2013.
• High Line Volleyball Club Head Coach, 2005-2013.

Penn State Abington

• Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, 2012-2018.

Saint Basil Academy

• Varsity Head Coach, 2005-2012.
• Summer Camp Director, 2005-2012.
• Overall Record 67-33-8

Like to Spike Youth Clinics

• Director and Lead Coach, Youth Clinics 2016-Present.

Art of Coaching Volleyball

• Head Coach, Level I Certified 2017.

KRVA

• Player and Coach Development Director, 2006-2008.

Programs/Committees

• Mentor, AVCA Coach Mentoring Program, 2013-2016.
• Division III Head Coach Committee, AVCA, NEAC Representative, 2012-2016.
• Division III Poll Committee, AVCA, NEAC Representative, 2013-2016.

• ECAC South Women’s Volleyball Selection Committee, 2012-2013.

Other Experience

• Led or directed nearly 100 camps/clinics for coaches and athletes.
• PIAA Basketball Official, 1991 – 2006 (Retired).

Awards

• Penn State Abington Jim McGettigan Coach of the Year Award, 2012.
• Nominee for the 2011 Double-Goal Coach Award (from the Positive Coaching Alliance)
• USA Volleyball (presented by KRVA) Robert L Lindsay Meritorious Service Award, 2009.
• Bucks Mont Chapter awarded Saint Basil Sportsmanship Award for the 2006 season.
• Bucks Mont Chapter awarded an athlete from SBA the Individual Sportsmanship Award 2005 season.
• Bicentennial Athletic League Coach of the Year, 2005.

Coaching Highlights

• TNT
  • Led 12U team to a first or second finish in every event, 2019.
• Penn State Abington
  • Led to numerous playoff appearances.
  • Led to first ECAC Championship Tournament in first season, 2012.
  • Led to first NEAC Playoff, first season, 2012.
  • Led to first winning season as a Division III institution, 2012.
• Saint Basil Academy
  • Led to finish in AAA tied for 5th in district (out of 58 teams), 2011.
  • Won AACA League Championship in its inaugural year
  • State ranked all season
  • Five players named to AACA All Star team
  • Four District I AAA All Stars; Two PVCA All State Players
  • Finished 5^th in district in AAA (playing up from AA) (out of 58 teams), 2010.
    • Three players named to AACA All Star team
  • Led to 9^th place finish in state, 2009.
    • Two players named to the All-State Team, All-District First Team and All-League.
    • Another player named to the All-District Second Team.
  • Led to District playoffs in AAA competition, 2008.
    • Two players named to All-League team.
    • One player All-District Third Team.
    • One player All-District Honorable mention.
  • Led to District Semi-final during first season as head coach, 2005.
• High Line
  • Led to several top finishes and one medal in 2011.
  • Led to several medals and top finishes in 2010.
  • Led to several silver finals and several silver bracket wins in OPEN division, 2009.
  • Led to several finals and a first place finish, 2008.
  • Led to medal at East Coast Championships in 2007.

Clinics-Attended

• California Coaches Clinic, Volleyball, Anaheim, CA, 2013.
• USAV High Performance Clinic, 2012.
• Clinic, Gold Medal Squared Coaching Clinic, June 2009.
• Pat Powers Volleyball Clinic, (http://www.vbclinics.com), 2004

Playing Experience

• Player, Indoor, A Rated player, 1998-Present.
• Player, Outdoor Grass A/AA Rated player, 1996-Present.

Player, Widener University Men’s Club Team, 1998 – 200