Southwind Volleyball Club: Rachel Magana, Club Director

Rachel Magana
Head Coach: U13 Red (national gold) , U16 White (national gold), U16 Blue (regional gold) 2009-2010 season
RachelMagana@southwindvb.com
Rachel Magana, A Coaches Journey... Lessons I've Learned Along the Way

If my life is fruitless, it doesn't matter who praises me, and if my life is fruitful, it doesn't matter who criticizes me. - John Bunyan

Club and Coaching Philosophy:
Rachel Magana has played or coached volleyball most of her life. She has a passion for the sport and a strong dedication to teaching not only volleyball skills, but also life skills to her players and coaches. Rachel conceived the concept of Southwind Volleyball Tribe in 2004 and has since built an extremely competitive National-level club. Southiwnd teams range from developmental recreation to National competitive. Rachel specializes in weaving leadership, self-esteem and time management skills into a foundation of volleyball and competitive sports.

Competition and Coaching Experience:
Rachel draws her coaching strategies and philosophies from her experience as a player. She played varisty volleyball for Penn Valley Community College, Johnson County Community College and William Woods University. After gradtuation she began her coaching career with Penn Valley Juniors, Olathe Christian School and Springhill High School. While at Olathe Christian School her team wond the state chamipionship in the Kansas Christian League and the National Championship for the HOme School League. She was also Junior Varisty Head Caoch for Mid-America Nazarene University. She coached for several other regional volleyball clubs prior to founding Southwind.

Certifications and Clinics:
Rachel has consistently exceeded industry standards in continuing her educaiton and coaching skills. Clinics and certifications include:

- United States Volleyball Association-Level 2 Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP)
- United States Volleyball Association Level 1 Caoching Accreditaion Program (CAP)
- Member American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)
- NESTA Speed & Agility Certification
- Championship Coaching Academy
- University of Nebraska Husker Coaching Clinic, Omaha, NE
- John Kessel USA Coaching Clinic
- University of Kansas Volleyball Coaches Clinic, Lawrence, KS
- National Federation Interscholoastic Caoches Educaiton Program Caoching Principles Course with the State of Kansas
- National Federation Interscholatic Coaches Educaiotn Program Sports First Aid Course with the State of Kansas
- United States Volleyball Associaton Junior Olympic IMPACT Certification thru the Heart of America Region