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Maria DeSimone

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Dedicated Tennis professional with four years of coaching experience at all levels. Former Division I player and former nationally ranked player in Peru. Currently working on RSPA certification. Experienced in school, club and summer camp settings. Committed to instilling a love for the sport of tennis first and foremost while developing strong and passionate players with the proper technique.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Tennis Coach

Johan Kriek Tennis Academy
09.2023 - Current
  • Worked under the supervision of Johan Kriek, incorporating his methodology to teach all students of the academy.
  • Led warmups, incorporating dynamic stretches, footwork drills and upper body exercises.
  • Worked with players in red ball, orange ball and green dot levels.
  • Developed players' level of play through specific drills and fitness instruction.
  • Assisted with high performance junior players.
  • Communicated with fellow coaches to evaluate students' progress and plan for the week ahead.

Tennis Coach

Tennis With Ema
08.2023 - Current


  • Instructed private and group lessons to kids aged 4 to 15.
  • Developed groundstrokes with proper technique to all levels of players.
  • Taught cardio tennis group classes to adults.


Head Tennis Coach

Deland High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Scheduled tryouts, and created roster for the boys' and girls' team.
  • Organized team practices that included technical, strategic and fitness drills to improve players' game.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements to matches and tournaments during the season.
  • Monitored players' academic progress during the academic year.
  • Organized fundraising for the team.

Tennis Pro

Florida Tennis Center
11.2021 - 06.2023


  • Taught private, semi private and group lessons to juniors and adults.
  • Worked with beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
  • Organized clinics for ladies teams during their competition season.
  • Assisted in events to promote the programs at Florida Tennis Center.
  • Volunteered at USTA junior tournaments that the tennis center hosted.

Tennis Coach

John Hudson Tennis Academy
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Worked with junior players ages 8-16, in individual and group settings.
  • Implemented different drills to improve students' tennis game.
  • Supervised practice matches to provide technical and strategic feedback.
  • Assisted in fitness portion of the academy.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to evaluate each week and plan for the week ahead.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Public Relations

Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Associate of Arts - Business

Jacksonville College
Jacksonville, TX
05-2014

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Tennis Coach

Johan Kriek Tennis Academy
09.2023 - Current

Tennis Coach

Tennis With Ema
08.2023 - Current

Head Tennis Coach

Deland High School
01.2023 - 05.2023

Tennis Pro

Florida Tennis Center
11.2021 - 06.2023

Tennis Coach

John Hudson Tennis Academy
11.2021 - 05.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Public Relations

Longwood University

Associate of Arts - Business

Jacksonville College

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