Nick Kerhulas
John McEnroe Tennis Academy
Astoria,NY
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Multidisciplinary sports professional and experienced coach with 4 years of experience as Head Coach of Louisville High School and currently a tennis professional, physical trainer, pickleball coach, and padel coach at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. PTR certified tennis professional, NASM-CPT and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), and RSPA-certified Padel coach with experience in individualized instruction, athletic performance training, player development, player recruitment, and group programming across diverse ages and levels. Strong communicator with a competitive tennis background as a top-ranked Southern California junior, No. 1 player on my high school team, and over a year of professional competitive tournament experience overseas in Spain.
Work History
Tennis Pro, Physical Trainer, & Padel Coach
3 Years- Manage and provide individualized tennis instruction, physical training, and padel coaching to numerous recurring private clients, designing programs based on each athlete's goals.
- Lead and facilitate adult and youth group clinics, coordinating instruction and maintaining engagement through a productive environment.
- Mentor and lead fellow coaches while coordinating and facilitating large events, community tennis clinics, and adult and junior programs.
- Provide instruction and engagement through community focused tennis initiatives designed to expand access to tennis for underprivileged youth and families.
- Implement evidence-based training principles from NASM CPT and PES into tennis specific and non-tennis specific performance training for clients.
- Coach players across diverse ages and skill levels through private lessons, adult clinics, junior programs, community tennis projects, and group training sessions.
- Maintain multidisciplinary professional certifications through PTR (tennis), NASM (CPT/PES), and RSPA (Padel)
Professional Tennis Coach
3 Years 9 Months- Manage up to 35 clients between the ages of 6-60 with an average age of 14.
- Athletic Trainer specialized in fitness for tennis players.
- Developed videotapes and reviews of players to drive performance improvements.
- Expanded professional knowledge and expertise through annual lessons and workshops.
Varsity Assistant Coach
1 Year 4 Months- Visited middle school and high school campuses to assess upcoming players and recruit top talent.
- Oversaw team budget, logistics and equipment purchases.
- Created match lineups and executed practice plans.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
Varsity Head Coach
3 Years 9 Months- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead the team with the highest personal standards.
- Facilitated team building activities, events, and dinners to improve and build rapport.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps, clinics, and private lessons to support team goals.
- Exponentially grew tennis program from 10 participants in try-outs as an assistant coach in my first year to 40 participants in my first year as Head Coach.
- CIF-SC Quarter Finalists in our most recent season, Fall 2022.
- Encouraged and supported our #1 player, Chloe McBride, in a historical undefeated season of 27-0. CIF-SC 2nd round qualifier.
Junior Varsity Head Coach
1 Year 5 Months- Assisted in recruitment and selection of upcoming athletes to establish strong and competitive future teams.
- Created fitness plan for the team with expectations and goals to reach.
- Developed practice plans and implemented lineups for maximized success.
- Scheduled and organized team events and dinners to cultivate relationships and build rapport.
- Led team to an undefeated season in our league.
Tennis Pro
2 Years 2 Months- Focused on improving technical expertise and efficiency of serves, volleys, and groundstrokes in a positive learning environment.
- Helped run the junior beginners and advanced elite tennis groups to improve their performances.
- Mentored and led new upcoming coaches to prepare them for summer camps.
- Contributed to running summer camps with pristine efficacy.
- Adapted quickly to changing practice plans and strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Acting & Film Production
Associate of Arts - Film
Skills
Communication & Public Speaking
Client Relationship Management
Program Management
Leadership
Event Coordination
Staff Development
Program Development
Organization
Community initiatives
Performance Enhancement
Athlete Assessment
Youth Development
Accomplishments
- Led Louisville High School to their first CIF-SC Quarter Finals.
- Achieved beating Harvard Westlake as the Varsity Coach of Crespi Carmelite in Spring 2022, handing the wolverines their 2nd loss in league in 2 decades.
- Created the first Mixed Doubles Tournament between Louisville High School and Crespi Carmelite, brother-sister schools, for building the tennis community.
Certification
- PTR-certified tennis professional
- USTA-certified tennis coach
- RSPA-certified padel coach
- NASM-CPT & PES
- CPR, AED, & First-Aid Certified (AHA)
Timeline
Tennis Pro, Physical Trainer, & Padel Coach
John McEnroe Tennis Academy
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Varsity Assistant Coach
Crespi Carmelite High School
01.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Professional Tennis Coach
Self-employed
09.2019 - 06.2023Read More
Varsity Head Coach
Louisville High School
08.2019 - 05.2023Read More
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Harvard Westlake
01.2019 - 06.2020Read More
Tennis Pro
Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
06.2017 - 08.2019Read More
Pierce College
Associate of Arts from Film
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New York Film Academy
Bachelor of Arts from Acting & Film Production
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