Life long player and professional tennis coach dedicated to building disciplined, focused, and high-achieving players through goal-oriented training and positive mentorship. Many years of both competitive and coaching experience. High tennis IQ and stays up to date on new training techniques and drills. Strong communication & teaching skills, detail-oriented, and dedicated to developing outstanding tennis players regardless of age or athletic ability. Passionate about the game, works well with players young and old, and enjoys being a member of the team, helping to achieve the common goal.
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Alexis Jones
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Clients
Private Tennis Coach & Instructor
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Provides tennis instruction and mentoring to players of all ages and skill levels.
- Promotes a positive environment for all players and students to help diminish stress and increase enjoyment while playing.
- Develop on/off court training programs for younger players to follow.
- Pre-tournament practices and hitting sessions.
- Men's and ladies clinics and hitting sessions.
- Challenging players while supporting positive mindset and self esteem.
- Helping players improve their technique, footwork, conditioning, and match play.
- Managing and providing prompt communication and scheduling of lessons and hitting sessions.
Tennis Academy Of Dallas
Owner & Head Tennis Coach
02.2020 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Hosted daily/weekly Tennis lessons and classes for young children, teens, and adults of different skill levels
- Maintained loyal clientele of over 150 players of different ages and skill levels
- Coached and provided instruction to competitive tennis players in advanced game techniques and match strategies.
- Carried out off & on court training programs to increase players speed, timing, physical fitness, stamina, and concentration
- Accompanied players & parents to tournaments to provide match warm ups as well as review match footage and put together new training programs to help players progress further.
- Challenged players physically & mentally while using positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to improve their overall game.
- Provided mentorship and self-esteem counseling to help young competitive players preform better under pressure and achieve better results at tournaments
- Purchased and managed tennis-related inventory (balls, fitness equipment, etc)
- Created and organized off-season tennis camps for nearly 2 years.
- Managed 5 coaching assistants & staff for private/group coaching and summer camp support.
- Used technology to provide efficient and effective systems for clients to communicate, schedule, and pay for services
Northwood Country Club
Professional Tennis Coach & Instructor
08.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Coached adult players in private and group lessons to help improve hand-eye coordination, fitness, match play and their overall tennis game .
- Helped organized and carry out summer camps for young children.
- Provided both group and private instruction to children aged 5 to 16, which included drills, match playa nd games.
- Maintained high level of energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism during all lessons and classes
- Provided support to junior tennis director, doing scheduling, answered guest inquiries and providing general information regarding the clubs tennis services.
- Prepared players for special events, competitions, and tournaments.
- Taught proper physical conditioning for maximum endurance, health and safety.
Private & Freelance
ESL Teacher/ Tutor/ Instructor (Online/Part-Time)
06.2018 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Taught private one-on-one and small group (3-5 people) sessions to children, teens, and adults.
- Educated students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Used reading, writing, and speaking on a variety of topics to improve English skills and overall confidence.
- Educated students on Western/American culture and way-of-life.
- Gave homework and projects to challenge/increase student learning capacity.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
East Bank Club
Professional Tennis Coach & Instructor
06.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Taught a wide-range of tennis-specific skills in a clear, safe, and patient manner.
- Provided excellent customer service and education to club members regarding all tennis programs and classes
- Begin, end, and arrive at lessons punctually.
- Developed lesson plans and adjusted them according to various clients.
- Coached/instructed players and club members of all ages (as young as 3yrs old and as old as 80yrs old)
- Displayed exceptional skill with teaching children 12 and under
- Acts as a positive role model for team members
- Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in tennis.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop their skill levels.
Landi English
Online/Virtual ESL Teacher (Remote/Part-Time)
10.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Educated numerous students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created daily academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Managed several internet-based language programs and effectively taught the curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Worked with an average of 3 students per class.
- Developed great relationships between students and their parents.
- Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies.
- Maintained a schedule of 40, 30min classes per week.
Education
TEFL Professional Development InstituteOnline
TEFL Certification from Teaching English As A Foreign Language
2017
University Overview
Christian Liberty AcademyArlington Heights, IL
High School Diploma
2015
University Overview
Skills
- Played Tennis since age 4 with 20 Years of USTA & UTR Competitive Tennis Experience
- 10 Years of Professional ITF Level Tournament Experience
- Personally Trained at Several US, European, & South American Tennis Academies (Most Notably Pro AB Tennis Academy in Barcelona, Spain)
- 7 Years Professional Tennis Instruction & High Performance Coaching Experience, Including Speed, Agility, & Fitness Training (On/Off Court)
- Experienced in Providing Private, Semi-Private, & Group Tennis Lessons & Clinics to Players of All Ages & Skill Levels
- Experience Teaching at Country Clubs & Members-Only Establishments
- Experience with Lesson and Class Scheduling, Planning, & Client Management
- Great Communication & Time Management Skills
- Problem Solving & Decision Making Skills
- Self Motivated, Professional, & Reliable
- Great with Children and Younger Players as Well as Older & More Mature Players
- Experience with Customer Service ie Handling the Needs of Difficult or Challenging Guests, Members, & Clients with Ease
Timeline
Private Tennis Coach & Instructor
Private Clients
10.2022 - Current
Professional Tennis Coach & Instructor
Northwood Country Club
08.2020 - 08.2021
Owner & Head Tennis Coach
Tennis Academy Of Dallas
02.2020 - 12.2021
ESL Teacher/ Tutor/ Instructor (Online/Part-Time)
Private & Freelance
06.2018 - 11.2018
Online/Virtual ESL Teacher (Remote/Part-Time)
Landi English
10.2017 - 06.2018
Professional Tennis Coach & Instructor
East Bank Club
06.2017 - 07.2018
TEFL Professional Development Institute
TEFL Certification from Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Christian Liberty Academy
High School Diploma
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