Devon May
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Dynamic professional with a track record as a Professional Volleyball Coach and Athlete with Volleyball Canada, excelling in strategic planning and motivational leadership. Expert in skills assessments and conflict management, fostering youth development and well-being, as well as creating a supportive environment that enhances performance and promotes mental health awareness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Volleyball Coach
Volleyball Canada
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance player skills and performance.
- Analyzed team performance metrics to inform strategic coaching decisions and adjustments.
- Facilitated skill development through targeted drills and practice sessions for diverse athlete levels of all ages.
- Mentored developing coaches, providing guidance on effective coaching techniques, player engagement and parent conflict management.
- Coordinated logistics for team travel, including accommodations, transportation, and scheduling of events.
- Created positive and safe environment, to help encourage athletes to invest in their mental health as much as physical health, as well as burnout, eating disorder and rest education.
- Balance complicated parent - child relationships, conflict resolution, risk assessments and support.
- Ensured athlete safety during practices and competitions by following proper protocols and guidelines.
- Including assistant coach positions at University of Alabama - Birmingham, Simon Fraser University, and Capilano University.
Physical Literacy Teacher (Elementary Schools)
West Vancouver School District, West Vancouver BC
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated learning of fundamental movement skills to elementary students K to 12.
- Present active living lessons and teach students and staff the benefits of active living.
- Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, British Columbia12-2017
Masters in Communications Management -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL06-2020
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mindfulness Meditation
University of Toronto
Toronto12-2021
Skills
- Motivational leadership style
- Skills assessments
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Culture development
- Verbal and written communication
- Special events planning
- In-depth subject analysis
- Recruitment
- Conflict management
- Customer service
Languages
English
Professional Beach Volleyball Athlete
2019 to Present
Timeline
Physical Literacy Teacher (Elementary Schools)
West Vancouver School District, West Vancouver BC
09.2021 - 12.2021
Professional Volleyball Coach
Volleyball Canada
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Simon Fraser University
Masters in Communications Management -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mindfulness Meditation
University of Toronto