Kent Clayberg is a head volleyball coach and instructor at Central College with over 19 years of experience coaching volleyball at the collegiate level. He received his Master's in Education from Iowa State University and Bachelor's from Central College. As head coach, he has led the team to 3 national championships, 8 tournament bids, and 10 conference titles. He is also recognized for his success in academics, having received 16 consecutive AVCA Team Academic Awards.

1. KENT R. CLAYBERG
153 Brook Circle, Pella, IA 50219 - claybergk@central.edu - 641-780-5237
Education
Iowa State University
 Master of Education – Physiology, 2003
Central College, Pella, Iowa
 Bachelor of Arts – Elementary Education, 1990
Professional Work Experience
Central College, Pella, Iowa
 Head Volleyball Coach 2003-present
o Efficiently managed all volleyball program and recruiting budgets
o Orchestrated all recruiting evaluations and contacts
o Hired and developed a staff of full-time, part-time, and student coaches
o Designed and implemented all in-season and spring-season volleyball training
o Monitored student academic progress to 16 consecutive AVCA Team Academic Awards
o Conducted multiple annual fund-raising programs
o Built and managed successful team and individual summer camp programs
o Oversaw multitude of local and statewide service projects
o Developed strong recruiting relationships with high school and club coaches nationwide
 Instructor in the Health and Human Performance Department 2006-present
o Taught classes in coaching theory, volleyball theory and fundamentals, and fitness
 Assistant Volleyball Coach 1998-2002
o Coordinated volleyball recruiting evaluations and contacts
o Generated and implemented match game plans
o Assisted in planning and application of training progressions
 Assistant Director of Admission 1998-2006
o Recruited students to a selective 4-year private college
o Managed multiple geographical territories in identifying and pursuing qualified candidates
o Worked with guidance counselors, teachers, coaches, and alumni to identify prospects
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 1997-1998
 Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach / Exercise Science Instructor
Professional Achievements
 3 NCAA III National Championships
 8 NCAA Tournament bids
 10 Iowa Conference Championships
 Iowa Conference Coach of the Year – 2003, 2005, 2007
 16 consecutive AVCA Team Academic Awards (national record)
 112 players named Academic All-Conference (conference average is 62)
 Recruited and retained the largest team roster in our conference in 17 of 19 years