Coaching Experience:

2019 – May 2020  Coach     Absolute Volleyball Club, San Rafael, CA

• Developing a top-tier 15s and under team to be a regional contender
• Worked with middle school camps and clinics
• Head Coach 15 Pink at local and national tournaments

2017 – 2018     Head Coach       Smith College, Northampton, MA

• Took over the program as CO-Head Coach at the last minute
• Developed highly academic student-athletes
• Led the team to only the 2nd double-digit win season in ten years
• Increased attendance at home matches by 75%

2012 – 2014      Head Coach     University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT

• Posted first above .500 Season in 15 years
• Increased Attendance by 400%
• Most conference wins and best finish in 13 years
• All-Academic Team

2009 – 2011      Head Coach     Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

• 2009 Best start in school history (10-0)
• Most wins since 1985
• Most conference wins & best finish since 1998
• 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Team Player
• Increased attendance at matches by 300%
• Achieved 100th career NCAA win

2007 – 2008      Assistant Coach     Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA

• Involved in all aspects of the program
• Prepared and executed practice plans
• Evaluated post-match results and made recommendations
• Performed opponent scouting and analysis

2004 – 2007      Head Coach     University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD

• Combined conference record of 32-18 three seasons
• Won the MEAC North Division Title 2004
• MEAC Runner-up to #22 Florida A&M 2004
• MEAC Semi Finalist 2006
• Recruited four immediate impact starting players
• Served on the AVCA Head Coaches Committee for three years

2001 – 2004      Head Coach     American International College, Springfield, MA

• Built a 35-25 record in the highly competitive NCAA Division II Northeast Region
• Recruited student-athletes who made an immediate impact on the program
• Two trips to the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament
• Alternate on both the RAC regional and national committees

 

1998 – 2001      Volunteer 2nd Assistant     University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA

• Involved in all aspects of Division I Volleyball in a competitive Atlantic 10 program
• Prepared game video and statistics
• Assisted with the preparation of practices and execution of practice sessions
• Setup and maintained video of games

2000 – 2019      Assistant & Technical Director     Husky Volleyball Club, Hartford, CT

• Involved in player evaluation and team selection
• Interacted with parents and collegiate coaches to aid in the college recruiting process
• Helped the program grow from 65 to over 400 players in 7 years of existence
• Enhanced players’ individual skills while also teaching team skills.

1996 – 2000      Head Coach     Turners Falls High School, Turners Falls, MA

• Coached a successful volleyball program to two league championships
• Compiled a 68-18 record in four seasons
• Grew the program to include a roster of 12 Varsity, 15 JV, and 15 Junior High

1994 – 1996      Head Coach     Western Massachusetts Juniors, Greenfield, MA

• Taught Basic skills to 14-year-old players and improved both personal and team skills
• Finished in the top 5 regionally in the age bracket

  

 Playing Experience:

• 8 USA Open National Championships with ASICS EAST (3rd Place Open 1996)
• 2 USA A Level USA National Championships (3rd Place Finish 1998)
• 10 Massachusetts Baystate Games (4 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze)
• 4 Year Starter University of Massachusetts Men’s Club Team
• 4 Trips to the NCAA Collegiate Club National Championships (two 5th Place Finishes)

 

Training Certificates:

• Impact Certified
• Coach Accreditation Program CAP I
• Coach Accreditation Program CAP II

 

Education:

BS Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst