Tennis Coach Resume Example
Originally from the United Kingdom, obtained my Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing at Lincoln Memorial University, in Harrogate, Tennessee in May 2021 with Magma Cum Laude Honors. Working towards obtaining my MBA from Shepherd University in WV whilst being Assistant Tennis Coach for both the men's and women's tennis team. Was a student athlete at the NCAA Division two level for two universities during my undergraduate career, have been playing tennis since the age of 8 and am also a certified UK Tennis coach with a desire to help all players of varying ability to improve all aspects of their game whilst learning the basic fundamentals
Rockford , IL05/2021 - 08/2021
- Working as Tennis Coach for the summer under the instruction of the head tennis coach and director to deliver a wide range of sessions to clients at the club for the summer months. This consisted of running and leading junior and adult clinics (Mini Tennis, Women's Doubles, Men's and Women's League Clinics, Point play sessions), delivering private tennis sessions, working in tennis office, restringing client's rackets
Leesburg , VA05/2016 - Current
· Demonstrated tennis techniques and shots, observed athletes carefully to correct their form. Showed athletes ways to improve their techniques through practice and exercise
· Developed individual and group Tennis programs and lesson plans.
· Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths and assigned team positions.
· Utilized safe techniques for exercises, equipment usage and training drills.
· Created individualized plans that supported the goals and needs of specific athletes for training and competition at the state and regional level in the United Kingdom
· Developed safe, professional, and comprehensive tennis lessons and programs to ensure students develop along a pathway that will encourage continued involvement
· Created, promoted, and organised tennis leagues, clinics, tournaments, camps, and special events to attract and maintain the interest of tennis players
· Coached youngsters aged 4 to 16 for State teams.
· Maintained equipment, facilities, and inventory in proper order.
· Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
· Upheld safety standards at all practices, games, and events.
· Increased player strength, agility, and performance via specific and targeted drills
· Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments including ITF Events, Returning NCAA D1 players and ITF over 40's GB Team player and captain.
· Participated in recruitment and selection of under 16 and 18 state teams in UK
· Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress for juniors and adults
Rockford , IL05/2018 - 08/2021
· Utilized safe techniques for exercises, equipment uses, and training drills.
· Maintain tennis courts and surrounding areas, including care of equipment
· Helped create and design lesson plans to ensure maximum participation for novices and seasoned players
· Promoted a positive environment for all athletes, which helped to increase enthusiasm and desire to play the sport
· Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective players.
· Demonstrated tennis shots and strategies and observed athletes to carefully to correct/improve their form.
· Executed tennis activities, promoting personal growth and lifelong skills such as discipline and Sportsmanship
City , STATE12/2017 - 01/2018
- Completed a sports management internship for college credit at Telford Tennis Centre assisting the tennis manager in the office and front desk. Consisted of learning and helping the manager with: budgeting and financing, scheduling, event planning, forming and delivering meets, inventory, maintenance of tennis building, sponsorships etc
Lincoln Memorial University Marketing Club
- Volunteered to be present in the Marketing Club within the school of Business at Lincoln Memorial University. Was involved in marketing events across the student body and campus, distributing information to fellow business students, communicating with faculty on course evaluations.
SAAC Lincoln Memorial University
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the institution, Suggest potential NCAA legislation, Organize community service efforts
Tennis Coach, Lincoln Memorial University, May 2021
- Delivering tennis clinics for local high schools juniors and private lessons in the Claiborne County area to help them improve their tennis skills and prepare them for local and state individual events and high school tournaments.
Tennis Court Monitor, Lincoln Memorial University, May 201
- Worked one day during my senior year as a tennis court monitor and referee for the Tennessee High School regional tennis event
Volunteer Staff ROHO Charitable Trust, December 2019
- Volunteering in ROHO campaign, helping kids and under privileged families select items they they cannot afford
Community Service, Lincoln Memorial University, August 2019- May 2021
- 20 Hours of community service at Lincoln Memorial University each semester- Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021
Tennis Coach, Telford Tennis Centre, May 2019, July 2019
- Conducted two one hour sessions a week leading disabled tennis clinics for adults of physical and mental disabilities
Erskine College Volunteer, August 2017- May 2019
- Each semester at Erskine College as the men's tennis team we volunteered our time to help families in South Carolina whom were living in poor conditions and needed help. We volunteered 2 weekends a semester to make adaptions to people's homes, garden and basic living features
Tennis Coach Cheslyn Hay Tennis Club, February 2015- May 2015
- Assisted the head tennis coach once or twice a week to deliver sessions to juniors to gain coaching experience and complete the volunteer section of my Duke of Edinburgh award
Tennis Practice Partner and Coach, Telford Tennis Centre, January 2014- December 2015
- Each month would help and assist the Head National Men's and Women's Tennis Coach deliver tennis sessions for the National team and program. Would be involved in hitting with the national players, feed drills and lead exercises to help improve their game and prepare them for upcoming national and international events
· Competitive
· Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
· Strong administrative skills including Excel and PowerPoint
· Excellent organizational skills
· Clean Driving License
· Punctual and outgoing
· Adaptable and motivated
- Graduated magna cum laude
- Recruited with tennis and academic scholarship to represent LMU Men's Tennis Team
- Lincoln Memorial University Dean's List- Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
- Lincoln Memorial University Athletic Director's Academic Squad 2020 and 2021
- ITA Scholar athlete and team for 2019-2020
- 2021 Class of the LMU Eta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society
- Graduated high school with 3 A- Levels and 10 GCSE's
- LTA Level One Tennis Coach
- LTA Level Two Tennis Coach
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School Attended
- Lincoln Memorial University
- Cheslyn Hay Sports And Community High School
Job Titles Held:
- Tennis Coach
- Tennis Professional
- Tennis Manager Intern
Degrees
- BBA : Business Administration
High School Diploma
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