Chad Willis
Statesboro,GA
Summary
A 20+ year coaching professional with track record of guiding teams to achieve their highest potential through innovative training techniques and strategic game planning. Known for focus on recruiting, team culture with consistent results, adapting flexibly to team needs and dynamics. Expertise in player and staff development, game strategy, and motivational leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Volleyball Coach
Georgia Southern University
01.2019 - Current
- 20+ wins in last 2 seasons (2023, 2024) with appearances in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship
- Steady increase in RPI/KPI since taking over in 2019 culminating with a Top 60 finish in 2024
- First post-season (NIVC) wins in program history in 2023.
- First post-season (NIVC) home win in program history in 2024
- 4 First Team All-Sun Belt Conference award winners, 3 Second Team All-Sun Belt Conference award winners, 1 Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year, 1 Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year
- 9 of the Top 14 single match attendance records in program history
Associate Head Volleyball Coach
Appalachian State University
02.2013 - 01.2019
- Recruiting & Technical Coordinator
- 2 Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship match appearances (2015, 2019)
- National Invitational Volleyball Championship appearance (2019)
- 8 First Team All Sun Belt Conference award winners, 4 Second Team All Sun Belt Conference award winners, 1 Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year, 1 Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year
- 1 First Team All Southern Conference award winner, 1 Second Team All Southern Conference award winner
Assistant/Associate Head Volleyball Coach
Wake Forest University
07.2005 - 01.2013
- Recruiting Coordinator
- 4 First Team All ACC award winners, 2 Second Team All ACC award winners, 3 All AC Freshmen Team award winners
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Elon University
08.2004 - 07.2005
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Sports Management
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VATimeline
Head Volleyball Coach
Georgia Southern University
01.2019 - Current
Associate Head Volleyball Coach
Appalachian State University
02.2013 - 01.2019
Assistant/Associate Head Volleyball Coach
Wake Forest University
07.2005 - 01.2013
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Elon University
08.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Sports Management
James Madison University
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