Former Division I tennis player and multilevel coach with tournament director experience looking for a competitive position requiring an extensive tennis background.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tennis Professional
Cliff Drysdale Tennis
07.2021 - 10.2022
Schedule & lead group lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced players of all ages; determine which drills are most effective for each group; provide feedback to improve play
Schedule and plan private lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced players of all ages; correct areas of weakness regarding form and technique; provide feedback to improve play
Provide training and execution plan as well as regular reports with Director and Head Pro
Conduct post clinic and lesson reviews with participants and discuss improvement action items with management.
Assistant Tennis Coach
St. Thomas University
08.2020 - 06.2021
Schedule and lead daily team practices for high level collegiate players; execute a multitude of drills as well as point play to sharpen team and individual skills; provide feedback to improve play
Schedule and lead team fitness and weight-lifting sessions; set fitness goals with each player; monitor each workout and correct lifting technique as needed; report progress back to head coach
Contact other coaches to schedule season matches and tournaments for each team; register players for tournaments and pay registration fees; book flights and hotels for team travel as needed
Travel with teams to out of town/state matches and tournaments; analyze strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to best match against our teams; provide strategy and feedback to players on court during matches
Monitor each student-athlete's academic progress; review grades, attendance, and assignment completion; refer student-athletes to tutors, counselors, doctors as needed; report progress back to head coach
Review recruitment emails and videos of prospective players; attend recruiting showcases; schedule official visits for athletes; work towards signing new players to the team each semester to meet recruitment goals.
Tennis Coach
ANDERSON TENNIS ACADEMY
08.2019 - 08.2020
Lead group lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced players of all ages; determine which drills are most effective for each group; provide feedback to improve play
Instruct private lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced players of all ages; correct areas of weakness regarding form and technique; provide feedback to improve play
Conduct post clinic and lesson reviews with participants and discuss improvement action items with director.
Academic Tutor
Southern Illinois University Athletics
07.2018 - 05.2020
Meet with student-athletes to review classroom or curricula topics and assignments for subjects in which assistance is needed
Assist student-athletes with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
Teach skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test/quiz questions
Demonstrate academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics
Provide counseling and support to younger student-athletes based on personal experiences with similar situations
Learn about and offer supportive resources to freshman and sophomore years regarding further mental and academic help
Offer advice on how to successfully and efficiently balance both academics and athletics in a college setting
Take lead in supporting younger student-athletes through ongoing, one-on-one sessions
Plan proactive tutoring and study programs for the student-athletes being mentored to aid in maintaining their academic and personal progress
Monitor academic and personal improvement and conduct post session reviews with assistant athletic director as well as athletic coaches.
Javelin Thrower
SIUC Women's Track & Field Team
08.2017 - 05.2019
Singles / Doubles
SIUC Women's Tennis Team
08.2015 - 05.2017
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Medical Science
St. Thomas University
05-2021
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science Specialization