Bayo Philips
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Tennis professional with 15 years as coach in school, club and camp settings. Expert developer of inexperienced, youthful players into strong, passionate competitors. Well-versed in elevation of tennis to higher level of prominence as sport in schools and communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tennis Instructor
Unlimited Tennis Academy
2024.07 - Current
- Collaborated with coaching staff to develop comprehensive training programs for competitive players.
- Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
- Consistently communicated progress updates with parents, facilitating collaboration towards achieving student goals.
- Taught proper physical conditioning for maximum endurance, health, and safety.
- Raised awareness about the importance of sportsmanship, emphasizing fair play during lessons and competition situations.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by maintaining open communication with students and their families.
- Improved student performance by implementing tailored tennis instruction techniques for various skill levels.
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased referrals and client base growth.
Director of Adult Tennis
Legacy Youth Tennis and Education Center
2023.08 - 2024.07
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Assistant Tennis Instructor
A&B Tennis Developement
2020.03 - 2022.05
- Provided training direction, encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, and tours
- Explained and demonstrated use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights
- Contacted parents of players to provide information and answer questions
- Adjusted coaching techniques, based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes
- Traveled with team to away contests
- Counseled student athletes on academic, athletic and personal issues
- Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies
- Monitored academic eligibility of student athletes.
Assistant Coach
Cleveland State University
2019.09 - 2020.05
- Adjusted coaching techniques, based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes
- Provided training direction, encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, and tours
- Instructed individuals and groups in sports rules, game strategies and performance principles and strategies to achieve desired results
- Evaluated athletes' skills and review performance records to determine fitness and potential in particular area of athletics
- Performed activities that supported team and specific sport, such as participating in community outreach activities, meeting with media representatives and appearing at fundraising events
- Kept and reviewed paper, computerized and video records of athlete, team and opposing team performance
- Traveled with team to away contests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Advertising
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Des Moines, IA05.2019
Skills
- Expertise in Tennis Techniques
- Adaptive Teaching Methods
- Sports psychology understanding
- In-depth game knowledge
- Competition Preparation
- Court Maintenance Abilities
- Equipment Selection Guidance
- Video Analysis Utilization
- Individualized Lesson Planning
Extracurricular Activities
Drake Men's Tennis Omega Psi Phi (ΩΨΦ)
Certification
ITF Coaching certifications:
1. Intro the net game
2. Intro to the backhand
3. Intro to the forehand
4. Intro to serves
5. Intro to recovery
6. Intro to slices
7. Advanced Players course- Communication skills
Timeline
Tennis Instructor
Unlimited Tennis Academy
2024.07 - Current
Director of Adult Tennis
Legacy Youth Tennis and Education Center
2023.08 - 2024.07
Assistant Tennis Instructor
A&B Tennis Developement
2020.03 - 2022.05
Assistant Coach
Cleveland State University
2019.09 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Advertising
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
ITF Coaching certifications:
1. Intro the net game
2. Intro to the backhand
3. Intro to the forehand
4. Intro to serves
5. Intro to recovery
6. Intro to slices
7. Advanced Players course- Communication skills
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