Dynamic Varsity Tennis Coach with a proven track record at Minnetonka School District, excelling in player development and strategic match analysis. Successfully transformed underperforming teams into state quarterfinalists, fostering program growth through innovative mentorship initiatives. Adept in team management and practice planning, driving athletes to achieve their highest potential.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Varsity Tennis Coach
Minnetonka School District
Minnetonka, MN
02.2025 - Current
This is my fifth season as the varsity coach at Minnetonka (2021-present) Previous seasons I coached JV Girls (2018-2020), B Team boys (2018-20) and the Middle School program (2017)
Managerial responsiblities include: scheduling matches, hiring coaches, uniform ordering, fundraising and expenditures coordination, practice scheduling, parent presentations, team selections, team communication including "3 stars" nominations, tennis trip planning, mentorship program, media communication, awards selections, banquet program coordination, and summer program/tournaments coordination.
Tennis teaching duties include: developing try-out and selection process, in match strategy, post match sharing of notes, and developing practice plans based on team needs.
Team section finalist (4 seasons in a row), 8 Individuals (Maddox Lundell, Nathan Keese, Brody Barbeau, Asher Zipkin) and doubles team (Sohum Sodhi, William Wheaton, Joe Manning, Neel Kashyap) qualified for state.
Varsity Tennis Coach
Saint Thomas Academy
Mendota Heights , MN
01.2025 - 07.2025
Similar to the duties listed above for the Minnetonka position, and I helped grow the program by initiating a team trip, a standard ladder system, and a mentorship program.
Team records: During my tenure we were a successful, small AA school. We were 3 time conference co-champions and were in the state's top 10 teams 3 times.
I coached one singles player, Dan Kim, to three consecutive state quarter final results.
Elementary School Counselor
Minnetonka School District
Minnetonka , MN
08.2016 - 07.2025
Assisted in the development of a comprehensive school counseling program.
Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, anger management.
Advised faculty on strategies that support positive behavior modification among students.
Coordinated services between teachers, administrators, families, outside agencies and community resources.
Engaged in ongoing professional development activities related to mental health trends within schools.
Varsity Tennis Coach
Grinnell School District
Grinnell, IA
02.1997 - 06.2025
Similar to the duties above.
I coached the team from a one-win program in our first season to a state quarterfinalist team in our third.
Coached one singles player and one doubles team to the state tournament (Tom DeLong, Matt Hensing & Tom DeLong).
Middle School Counselor
Saint Thomas Academy
Mendota Heights , MN
08.2000 - 07.2016
Participated in faculty meetings to provide updates on program initiatives and/or student progress.
Monitored attendance trends for early warning signs of potential problems.
Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying prevention, study skills, career exploration, conflict resolution and social-emotional learning.
Coordinated activities such as field trips, assemblies or class parties that promote school spirit.
Maintained accurate records of all interactions with students in accordance with district policy.