Chris Raffone
North Haven,CT
Summary
Highly skilled coaching professional with proven track record in leading teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and fostering positive, goal-oriented environment. Known for effective communication, leadership, and mentorship abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach, Women's Tennis
University of New Haven
08.2023 - Current
- Developed athletes' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents and school administrators for program support and success.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
- Record 26-4
- 2 time regular season champions
- NE-10 tournament champions
- NE-10 Coach of the Year
Director of Tennis & Head Tennis Professional
Woodbridge Club
05.2023 - Current
- Manage the staff, maintain all tennis facilities and run the tennis programs
Co-Owner
Adinolfi & Raffone Court Resurfacing
04.2017 - Current
- Manage the staff as well as build and resurface tennis courts from the ground up
Director of Tennis and Co-Owner
Oak Lane Tennis Club
09.2012 - Current
- Manage the staff, maintain all tennis facilities and run the tennis programs
Boys' Tennis Head Coach
Amity High School
03.2007 - 06.2024
- Head coach for boys' tennis
- Coaching Record 265-55
- CHSCA coach of the year (2017-18)
- 4 Time New Haven Register Coach of the year (2007,2011,2015,2019)
- Amity High School Coach of the year (2011)
- SCC Div
- 1 Coach of the year (2014)
- CIAC Class LL Team State Champions (2015)
- 2 Time Runner Up CIAC Class LL
- 1 Time 3rd place CIAC Class LL (2014)
- 2 Time Semi Finalist CIAC Class LL & L (2022&2023)
- 3 Time 4th place CIAC Class LL (2011-2013)
- 1 Time 5th place CIAC Class LL (2019)
- 6 Time Quarterfinalist CIAC (2008-2010,2017-2018,2021)
- 3 Time SCC Housatonic Div
- Champions (2007-2009)
- 4 Time SCC Div
- 1 Regular season Champions (2012-2013,2015-2016)
- 4 Time SCC Div
- 1 Tournament Champions (2007,2011-2012,2015)
- 7 Time SCC Div
- 1 Tournament Runner Up (2008-2009,2013-2014,2016,2018-2019)
- 5 Time SCC Div
- 1 Tournament Semi Finalist (2010,2017,2021,2022)
- Coached Jason Seidman to 2 individual Class LL titles & State Open championship
Owner
Chris Raffone Tennis Management
05.2013 - 09.2021
- Managed the staff and tennis professionals at Silver Sands Beach & Tennis Club & Ridgetop Club
Assistant Coach for Men's Tennis
Quinnipiac University
09.2004 - 05.2007
- Helped to recruit players, run practices and coach matches
Assistant Coach for Men's & Women's Tennis
Central CT State University
09.2001 - 05.2002
- Helped to run practices and coach matches
Education
Bachelor's - Communications
Central CT State University
New Britain, CT05.2005
Quinnipiac University
05.2007
Central CT State University
05.2002
Skills
- Motivational leadership style
- Team management
- Training and coaching
- Recruiting
Personal Information
Title: Tennis Professional
Timeline
Head Coach, Women's Tennis
University of New Haven
08.2023 - Current
Director of Tennis & Head Tennis Professional
Woodbridge Club
05.2023 - Current
Co-Owner
Adinolfi & Raffone Court Resurfacing
04.2017 - Current
Owner
Chris Raffone Tennis Management
05.2013 - 09.2021
Director of Tennis and Co-Owner
Oak Lane Tennis Club
09.2012 - Current
Boys' Tennis Head Coach
Amity High School
03.2007 - 06.2024
Assistant Coach for Men's Tennis
Quinnipiac University
09.2004 - 05.2007
Assistant Coach for Men's & Women's Tennis
Central CT State University
09.2001 - 05.2002
Quinnipiac University
Central CT State University
Bachelor's - Communications
Central CT State University
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