Chris Crawford
Jeffersonville
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach
University Of Southern Indiana
08.2009 - Current
- Identify, evaluate and recruit quality prospective student-athletes through scouting athletic events and film review
- Responsible for annually recruiting an incoming class of tennis student-athletes that contribute to continuing success of the team and to the university community
- Manage recruiting material and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admissions
- Organize and direct daily training and practice schedule to train student-athletes for competition
- Work closely with the athletic trainer planning conditioning and weight lifting sessions to ensure player safety and injury prevention
- Schedule and maintain team travel including lodging, transportation, and meal arrangements in accordance with budgetary restrictions
- Comply fully with NCAA rules and regulations regarding recruiting and eligibility
- Mentor and guide student-athletes and provide guidance in areas of academics, disciplinary and personal matters
- Responsible for working closely with all athletic department offices, including The Center for International Programs in processing of administrative functions and paperwork related to the Men's & Women's Tennis Programs
- Chosen by USI Athletics to sit on hiring committees for Women's Soccer 2016, Volleyball 2019, Baseball 2021 & 2022 and Director of Academic and Support Services for Student Athletes 2022
- Enhance the learning and development of each student athlete's tennis skills
- Develop and organize a competition schedule
- Monitor players' academic performance
- Manage the budget responsibly
- Build a positive team environment
- Manage annual USI Men's Tennis alumni activities
- Assessed equipment, uniforms and apparel needs to comply with purchasing guidelines.
Physical Education Instructor
University Of Southern Indiana
08.2009 - 05.2017
- Instructed physical education courses to meet core curriculum of University requirements
- Created a positive, fun and structured environment within the physical education classes
- Uploaded all student grades and absence data into district computer systems
- Provided leadership and instruction for personal and athletic development of student athletes
- Upheld and enforced school rules and regulations
Professional Tennis Instructor
Healthplex Sports Club
05.2005 - 08.2009
- Provided individual instruction for players preparing for collegiate level play
- Responsible for instruction of clients of all ages in both private and group settings
- Organized Healthplex Sports Club league matches through Central Indiana Tennis Association
- Managed payment log of members to be billed for private lessons and group clinics
- Maintained a mentoring relationship with former students that have advanced to college level play
Professional Tennis Instructor
Advantage Court & Fitness
10.2003 - 05.2005
- Head coordinator for adult tennis leagues
- Organized and supervised league schedules and match play
- Managed tennis drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, INC.P.R. & First Aid Certified
A.E.D. Certified
Skills
- Athletic program development
- Excellent relationship with parents and current athletic department
- Extensive sports knowledge
- Coordination of facilities
- Facility Maintenance
- Injury prevention techniques
- First Aid/CPR
- Team building
- Outstanding leadership, management & motivational skills
- Eligibility requirements
- Recruitment
- Athlete safety
- Problem resolution
- Budgets
- Player evaluations
- Positive role model
- Strong relationships with community
Career Highlights
Industry Expertise: 20+ years of experience building an exceptional foundation of knowledge and relationships in the Sport Industry.
Relevant Skills: Well versed in performing leadership, team building and problem solving skills at a high level.
Relationship Building: 20+ years of experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional colleagues on internal and external teams.
Accomplishments
- NCAA Regional Advisory Committee 2015 - 2018 & 2019 - 2022
- Intercollegiate Tennis Association Midwest Ranking Committee
- Great Lakes Valley Conference Coach of the Year 2010, 2013
- Great Lakes Valley Conference Champion 2013
- University of Southern Indiana Regional Finalist 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017
- University of Southern Indiana Regional Champion 2013
- First NCAA Sweet Sixteen Appearance in school history 2013
- All-Time Winningest Coach of the Men's Tennis Program at the University of Southern Indiana
- Great Lakes Valley Conference Team Sportsmanship Award 2013, 2018, 2019 & 2022
- All Academic Intercollegiate Tennis Association Team G.P.A. 3.53 for the First Time in School History 2019-2020
- Received athletic men's tennis scholarship at University of Southern Indiana
- Great Lakes Valley Conference Fall Tournament Singles Champion 2000 & 2001
- All time combined victories in a season (52) 2001
- Great Lakes Valley Conference All Conference Team 2002
- NCAA Tournament participant 2000, 2001 & 2002
- Great Lakes Valley Conference Champions 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002
- Maintained current ranking for 10 of the top 11 categories in the University of Southern Indiana's Men's Tennis Record Book
- All Sports Exchange World Tour 1994
- All State Tennis Team in Doubles 1994
- State Tournament Participant in Doubles 1994 (Finished 5th in the State)
- Hoosier Hills All Conference Team 1995, 1996
- All State Tennis Team in Singles 1996
Professional Coaching Career Accomplishments
College Career Player Accomplishments
High School Career Accomplishments, Jeffersonville High School
References
- Jon Mark Hall
Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, University of Southern Indiana
Phone: (812) 464-1846
Email: JMHall@usi.edu - Jason Coomer
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Lindenwood University
Phone: (618) 650-2841
Email: JCoomer@lindenwood.edu - PK Falkenstein
Director, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
Phone: (502) 836-3232
Email: PK.Falkenstein@goodwillky.org
Timeline
Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach
University Of Southern Indiana
08.2009 - Current
Physical Education Instructor
University Of Southern Indiana
08.2009 - 05.2017
Professional Tennis Instructor
Healthplex Sports Club
05.2005 - 08.2009
Professional Tennis Instructor
Advantage Court & Fitness
10.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Southern Indiana
C.P.R. & First Aid Certified
A.E.D. Certified
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