Jason McCown Cell: (630)220-2680 [email protected] Education Bachelor of Science in Education, Physical Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 2015 Associate of Science, College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, 2011 Coaching Experience: COLLEGIATE: University of Montevallo (DII): Assistant Coach (July 2018-present) • Prepare scouting reports and analyze video. • Coordinate video exchange in accordance with conference regulations. • Responsible for blocking and defensive strategies. Texas Woman’s University (DII): Graduate Assistant Coach (2017-2018, 1 season) • Team improved by 7 wins during first and only season. • 2nd place finish in Lone Star Conference Tournament. • Trained players and run drills during practices. • Prepared scouting reports and video clips for scout film. • Coordinated video exchange via conference regulations. • Recruited potential student athletes who excel in volleyball and academics. Olivet College (Michigan) (DIII): Men’s and Women’s Assistant Coach (2016-2017, 1 season) • Women’s team achieved the 3rd best record in program history (since 1978). • Scouted opponents and prepared game plans. • Analyzed and broke down film clips. • Designed and implemented practice plans. • Assisted with recruiting of potential student athletes. Northern Illinois University (DI): Volunteer Assistant Coach (2013-2014, 2 seasons) • 2014-1st place in the MAC-West with a 14-2 conference record. • Initiated drills and helped with skill training. • Recorded statistics during practices and games. • Helped prepare gym for practices and home matches. • Participated as a practice player when needed. CLUB: Texas Advantage Volleyball: Head Coach (2017-2018, 1 season) • Head coach of the 18-Blue team. • Finished 19th place at USAV Junior National Championships in the USA Division. • Organized practices and itineraries for 12 players. • Designed training and practice plans for athletes. Sports Performance Boys VBC (IL): Head Coach/Assistant Coach (2009-2013, 4 seasons) • Head Coach of 15-Mizuno team that took 15th place at USAV Open Nationals (2011). • Assistant Coach of 16-Mizuno team that took 5th place at USAV Open Nationals (2012). • Head Coach of 17-Wave team that took 11th place at USAV Club Nationals (2013). • Scouted opponents and prepared game plans. • Initiated drills to enhance skill development. • Trained players at practices in accordance with high standards. HIGH SCHOOL: Lake Park High School (IL): Boys JV Head Coach (2016), Boys Varsity Assistant Coach (2009-2011, 2016-2017, 5 seasons) • 31-2 JV record and 2nd place finish in the DuPage Valley Conference. • 30-10 Varsity record and IHSA State quarterfinalist (2016). • 39-2 Varsity record and 3rd place finish in IHSA State Tournament (2017). • Scouted opponents and prepared game plans. • Designed full practice plans for up to fifteen players. • Implemented game plans and strategies. Benet Academy (IL): Girls Varsity Assistant Coach (2010, 2015), Camp coach (2008-2018) • Scouted opponents and prepared game plans. • Initiated drills to enhance skill development. • Coached over 40 players who went on to play at DI universities. • Assistant Coach at the Benet Academy “Top Gun” camp, serving over 50 players each summer (2008-2018). o Team won three IHSA 4A State Championships during this span. Indoor Playing Experience and Awards: USAV Adult Nationals: Men’s A/AA (2015-2018) Collegiate Club (NIRSA & NCVF): Illinois State University (2008), College of DuPage (2009- 2010), Northern Illinois University (2012-2013) • NCVF Div. 1AA All-American (DuPage: 2010) • NCVF Div. 1AA National Champion (DuPage: 2009, 2010) • Midwest 10 All-Conference (NIU: 2012, 2013) Junior Club: Sports Performance VBC (2004-2007), Circus VBC (2003-2004) Lake Park High School: (2004-2007) • 1st-team All-Area (Chicago Sun-Times, 2007) • 1st-team All-Conference (Upstate Eight, 2007) Skills/Programs: Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Drive VolleyMetrics, University Athlete, VidSwap, Hudl, Krossover, DataVolley (intermediate) Professional Development: AVCA Convention (2017) Glazier Volleyball Clinics Attendee (February 2016) Purdue University Coaches Clinic hosted by Dave Shondell (April 2013) ASEP Certified (2009) IMPACT Certified (2009) .