Gold Medal Squared Professional Scholarship Program

 

To All Prospective Staff:

 

Gold Medal Squared Volleyball Camps and Clinics is pleased to announce a new scholarship program to assist prospective staff with an opportunity to advance their coaching education and coaching skills.  This April, we will be conducting a GMS coaching clinic at Arizona State University.  We will be providing opportunities for our prospective staff to attend the clinic.

 

We are offering 2 types of scholarships.  With both scholarship programs, tuition for the clinic is waived.  One scholarship is designed for the professional coach or someone with extensive experience.  The other scholarship is designed for the pre-professional or person who is exploring professional opportunities or summer employment.

 

GMS Staff Scholarship Awards for Staff Training at ASU April 20-22:

 

·          There are approximately 20 scholarships available for returning and prospective GMS Staff.  Ideally, we are planning on issuing 10 scholarships in each category.  However, we may distribute more or less in any given category based upon the quality of the applications.

·          Scholarship Applications are due February 1^st, 2007 (see below for additional instructions).

·          The Gold Medal Squared Scholarship offers 2 types of awards.  Each award has a different set of criteria.

 

1.      The Gold Medal Squared Award for Leadership in Coaching Volleyball covers tuition for the coaching clinic and a $650- award to be granted August 31^st 2007.  The criteria for this award are as follows:

A. Being available to work 4 camps or more as a lead coach during the summer 2007

B.  Submitting a letter of application and resume

C.  Submitting an original article related to training, creating new drills, coaching education, statistics, bio-mechanics, strength training, etc.  Please note that Gold Medal Squared retains the right to copy or distribute said materials for use in its clinics and camps.

*Candidates will be selected based on their experience, letter, and the content and quality of the article/research/project.

 

2.      The Gold Medal Squared Award for Education in Coaching Volleyball covers tuition for the coaching clinic and a $350- award to be granted August 31^st 2007.  The criteria for this award are as follows:

A. Being available to work 4 camps or more as a secondary or lead coach during the summer 2007

B.  Submitting a letter of application and resume.  Candidates will be selected based upon their experience and rationale as stated in the letter of application.

 

Ultimately, these awards are designed for coaches who are interested in joining the GMS Summer Staff.  We want support our staff in their professional preparation and development.  Here are just a few reasons to consider working for GMS this summer:

 

·          We are the brand leader in coaching education and player development in the country. The founders of GMS have won two Olympic Gold Medals, 8 NCAA National Championships and a myriad of other prestigious accomplishments and awards.

·          We are tied into the largest network of volleyball coaching professionals in the country.  Many of our summer staff are actively recruited by prospective employers.  Our brand name is a seal of approval on their resume.  Should you develop an interest in the coaching profession, we have the resources to help prepare you and to help get your foot in the door.

·          Finally, we pride ourselves in being a great to company to work for.  We are constantly asking our clients and staff for feedback and we take to heart what they have to say. 

 

All letters of application and articles should be submitted electronically to Tom Melton on or before February 1st, 2007.  For more information about Gold Medal Squared and these scholarship programs, please contact Tom Melton tommelton@... or 530.520.3909.