Dick Powers, Founder and Director of Powers Human Development, is the director of all training and programming within the Dick Powers Volleyball organization.  Powers has over 30 years of successful experience in educating and coaching elementary, middle school, high school, and college athletes.  As a member of the men’s team at Ball State University, Powers developed a knowledge and a passion for the game of volleyball that shows in every athlete and coach who has trained with him.

Dick Powers distinguishes himself with his emphasis on the mechanics of playing the game – proper footwork, body movement, and productive and observable skills are particularly stressed at all levels of training.

Aside from training and developing athletes, Dick Powers offers his time and knowledge of the game to be a mentor for area volleyball coaches.  An important goal of Dick Powers Volleyball is to recruit and train coaches, giving them the tools and knowledge that will ultimately improve their middle school and high school programs.  With the importance of strong coaching becoming greater every year, Powers encourages all coaches to observe, participate, and learn more about positive and productive people-management.

Throughout his years, Powers has trained over 26,000 athletes, with more than 275 of them going on to earn scholarships to play volleyball at the collegiate level.

Educational Background of Dick Powers

Dick Powers has a very successful history as a volleyball player and coach, but Powers is most proud of the academic accomplishments he has made.  While attending Ball State University on an academic scholarship, Powers participated in a national award-winning educational program, EXEL.  He also studied international education systems in the British Isles and attained membership in an educational honorary group, Kappa Delta Pi.  Powers has since furthered his education through a post Master’s certification in Educational Administration.  Dick Powers has taught and successfully supervised academic programs, developed curriculum, and productively managed personnel at the pre-school, elementary, middle school, high school, and collegiate levels.

Dick Powers “Resume”

Professional Sport Experience

  • Founder and Director, Powers Human Development
  • Founder and Director, Dick Powers Volleyball Camps and Training Programs
  • College Coach
  • Collegiate Volleyball Referee
  • USAV Player
  • Chair, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association Volleyball Coaches
  • Coach of the Year, N. A. I. A. District 21
  • Director, Northeast Indiana Junior Olympic Volleyball Club
  • Director, Hoosier Volleyball Camps
  • Director of Camps, Michiana Region, U. S. A. Volleyball
  • Participant, U. S. A. Volleyball Junior Olympic Volleyball Planning Sessions
  • Head Coach, Girl’s Volleyball, M. S. D. of Steuben County
  • Team Member, Ball State University Men’s Volleyball Team

Professional Teaching and Administration Experience

  • Administrative Assistant, Hamilton Community Schools, Hamilton IN
  • Supervisor of Student Teachers, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale MI
  • Professor of Elementary Education, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale MI
  • Transfer Admissions Counselor, Tri-State University, Angola IN
  • Early Childhood Educator, Steuben County Headstart, Fremont IN
  • Early Childhood Educator, Vistula Pre-School, Fremont IN
  • Elementary Classroom Teacher, M. S. D. of Steuben County, Angola IN

Formal Education

  • Masters of Science, Elementary Education, Indiana University
  • Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education and Teacher Education Curriculum
  • Ball State University

Professional License

  • State of Indiana – School Administrative License, K – 8
  • State of Indiana – Lifetime Elementary Teaching
  • State of Indiana – Family Skills, Conflict Resolution, and Divorce Mediation

Presentations Available

  • Body Movement Patterns and Specific Volleyball Skills
  • Role and Responsibility Development in Team Members
  • Collegiate Recruitment and Player Promotion

Testimonials

"I believe the greatest value Dick Powers Volleyball has provided has been the confidence it has instilled my daughter.

Through excellent instruction and positive reinforcement from Dick and his staff, she has become a confident and intense volleyball player.

Dick Powers emphasizes a level of personal discipline in his instruction and coaching - something you don't see much in today's coaching arena."

Parent

"I feel that Dick Powers Volleyball did me a lot of good. My confidence level is very high, and I have improved my passing skills and timing a block very well.

My attitude on and off the court has changed a lot also. I feel that being privileged enough to be a part of Powers Volleyball Club helped me out a great deal on the court with confidence and leadership roles, and also off the court in my daily life.

I interact a lot better with people and I appreciate things a lot more now. I realize there are a lot of things I have taken for granted in my life."

Athlete