Christine E. Cerretani
Summary
Proactive tennis coach committed to training athletes from beginner levels to advanced. Offering a several-year background in working with student athletes and ATP and WTA professional level athletes. A talented professional promoting a love of tennis.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
World Tour Tennis Coach
Inspired Coaching
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented Inspired Coaching Brand of WTA Tour coaching for on and off court player support, including practice and fitness plans, mental toughness training, film preparation, match strategies, and travel arrangements for #35 WTA tour doubles player Quinn Gleason.
- Developed personalized training programs for diverse skill levels and ages.
- Conducted individual and group lessons to enhance player performance and technique.
- Organized competitive events and tournaments for community engagement and growth.
Girls Tennis Head Coach
Austin Preparatory School
Reading, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Creating and executing try-outs, on and off court practice plans, on and off court fitness plans, challenge matches, match strategies and match line-ups for both singles and doubles to compete in the prestigious NEPSAC conference.
- Established and executed positive student-athlete team culture, enhancing team dynamic and chemistry while emphasizing sportsmanship as school representatives.
- Emphasized positive leadership and reinforced life skills in competitive settings, fostering personal growth and teamwork among athletes.
- Developing practice and fitness plans for and collaborating with Assistant Coach to maximize on and off court training experience for our student athletes.
- Teaching and executing positive leadership skills to captains.
- Clearly Communicating expectations with student athletes, parents, and guardians to ensure a positive and rewarding team experience.
- Communicated expectations with student athletes, parents, and guardians, ensuring a rewarding and supportive team experience.
- Writing and submitting match summaries for each match to the athletic director and local newspaper.
- Updated CPR, AED, first aid, and oxygen certifications to ensure athlete safety.
Girls Tennis Head Coach
Reading Memorial High School
Reading, USA
08.2021 - Current
- Creating and executing try-outs, on and off court practice plans, on and off court fitness plans, challenge matches, match strategies and match line-ups for both singles and doubles.
- Established and executed positive, healthy team culture, dynamic, and chemistry, emphasizing sportsmanship as school representatives.
- Emphasized and executed positive leadership while reinforcing life skills in a competitive setting to drive team success.
- Teaching and executing positive leadership skills to captains.
- Developing practice plans for and collaborating with Assistant Coach to maximize on and off court training experience for our student athletes.
- Creating and distributing team end of season awards.
- Communicated expectations with student-athletes, parents, and guardians to foster a positive, rewarding team experience.
- Writing and submitting match summaries for each match to the athletic director and local newspaper.
- Ensured readiness for emergencies by keeping CPR, AED, and first aid certifications updated.
Director of Sports Events
Voices of Hope
Boston, USA
01.2014 - Current
- Fundraised and raised awareness for cancer research initiatives.
- Led planning and execution of annual golf and tennis tournaments to enhance community involvement.
- Participated in musical performances and national anthems at Red Sox and Celtics games, along with other athletic and fundraising events at North Shore Music Theater and Collins Center for Performing Arts.
- I participate in our musical shows, national anthems at annual Red Sox and Celtics games, and other athletic events, and musical fundraising events at the North Shore Music Theater and Collins Center for the Performing Arts.
NCAA Division III Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach
Tufts University
Medford, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted Head Coach with recruiting, on-court training, and player development.
- Conducted stringing, facilitated fundraising brainstorming sessions, and developed fitness strategies to enhance team readiness.
- Operational duties include Stringing, fundraising brainstorm sessions and developing fitness strategies.
- Organized and executed alumni events to foster community engagement and support for the team.
- Achieved NCAA Division III certification to ensure compliance with athletic standards.
- Team end of year rank is #6 in the country with the #4 doubles team in the country for the 2017-2018 season.
World Tour Tennis Coach
ATP Men’s Tennis World Tour
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Coach of World Class Elite ATP Tennis Professional on international tour, including Wimbledon, French Open, Australian Open, and US Open.
- Coordinated on and off-court training, fitness, practice and match strategy, and overall player development, enhancing player performance and readiness for competition.
- Managed player scheduling, travel arrangements, accommodations, fundraisers, charity events, public relations, and tour compliance, ensuring seamless operations throughout the tour.
- Presented coaching methods at multiple venues, including USTA New England regional conference in Vermont, 2012, sharing expertise and insights with fellow coaches.
- Coached player to 2011 and 2012 Wimbledon Quarterfinals.
NCAA Division I Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach
Boston University
Boston, USA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Assisted Head Coach with recruiting, on-court training, player development, and practice and match strategies, enhancing overall team performance.
- Maintained weekly NCAA player practice logs and managed alumni correspondence to support program transparency and engagement.
- NCAA Division I certified.
- Organized and executed fundraising and alumni events to strengthen community support and enhance team resources.
- Assist in organizing and executing fundraising and team Alumni events.
- Operational duties include maintaining weekly NCAA player practice logs, Stringing, and creating and maintaining Alumni correspondence page.
- NCAA annual national conference participant.
NCAA Division I Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach
Boston University
Boston, USA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Supported Head Coach in recruiting, on-court training, practice and match strategy, enhancing overall student athlete development.
- Developed content for annual newsletter, informing stakeholders and promoting team achievements.
- Coordinated and executed fundraising events, boosting community engagement and financial support for the program.
- Achieved NCAA Division I certification through compliance with eligibility standards.
- Organized and executed fundraising events.
- Participated in NCAA annual national conference to engage with industry professionals.
Journalist/Sports Correspondent
Reading/Woburn Advocate
Woburn, USA
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Wrote community and human interest articles highlighting local athletes and events.
Journalist/Sports Correspondent
Daily Times Chronicle
Woburn, USA
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Covered sporting events, community stories, and human interest articles, delivering engaging narratives that informed and connected readers.
Assistant Producer
WHDH Channel 7
Boston, USA
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Covered and reported on Boston sporting events, enhancing viewer engagement.
- Edited sports highlights tape for live television broadcast, ensuring timely and accurate presentation.
- Wrote copy for sports anchors and reporters, contributing to clear and impactful storytelling.
Assistant Producer
WEEI Sports Radio
Boston, USA
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Researched and curated key insights on sports events for live show discussions.
- Investigated and summarized background information on scheduled in-studio guests to enhance audience engagement.
- Screened and prepared telephone callers for live interactions with radio show host, ensuring smooth communication.
- Aired nightly commercials during scheduled broadcasts.
Education
Master of Science - Communications, Print Journalism
Boston University
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Communications, Broadcast Journalism
Boston University
Boston, MAJournalism -
Clemson University
Clemson, SCCertificate of Theology - Protecting God’s Children certificate, Play Like A Champion (PLAC) certificate
Archdiocese of Boston
Braintree, MaSkills
- Player development
- Match strategy
- Fitness training
- Sports injury prevention
- Competition analysis
- Recruitment strategies
- Team management
- Sports fundraising
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Zoom
- Excellent communication
- Relationship building
- Positive leadership
- Mentoring student-athletes
Timeline
World Tour Tennis Coach
Inspired Coaching
01.2026 - Current
Girls Tennis Head Coach
Austin Preparatory School
01.2025 - Current
Girls Tennis Head Coach
Reading Memorial High School
08.2021 - Current
NCAA Division III Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach
Tufts University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Director of Sports Events
Voices of Hope
01.2014 - Current
NCAA Division I Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach
Boston University
01.2012 - 01.2015
World Tour Tennis Coach
ATP Men’s Tennis World Tour
01.2011 - 01.2018
NCAA Division I Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach
Boston University
01.2001 - 01.2004
Journalist/Sports Correspondent
Reading/Woburn Advocate
01.1998 - 01.2003
Journalist/Sports Correspondent
Daily Times Chronicle
01.1998 - 01.2000
Assistant Producer
WHDH Channel 7
01.1998 - 01.2000
Assistant Producer
WEEI Sports Radio
01.1998 - 01.2000
Master of Science - Communications, Print Journalism
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Broadcast Journalism
Boston University
Journalism -
Clemson University
Certificate of Theology - Protecting God’s Children certificate, Play Like A Champion (PLAC) certificate
Archdiocese of Boston