Owen Xu
Arcadia,CA
Summary
Dedicated Tennis professional with 2 years as coach in school, club and camp settings. Expert developer of inexperienced, youthful players into strong, passionate competitors. Well-versed in elevation of tennis to higher level of prominence as sport in schools and communities. Energetic Tennis Coach versed in training and development strategies to transform athlete performance. Well-developed communication and problem-solving abilities. Applies cutting-edge coaching and development strategies to cultivate winning athletes. Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and eating habits.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tennis Coach
Self-Employed
07.2021 - Current
- Promoted positive environment for all athletes, which helped to diminish stress and increase enthusiasm.
- Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Coached established tennis players in advanced game techniques and competition strategies.
- Spoke to student athletes about impact of proper nutrition and adequate sleep on overall performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Created and organized off-season tennis camps for 2 years
Education
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
Arcadia, CA06.2022
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Individual Instruction
- Team Bonding
- Positive Interactions
- Active Listening
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Sports Knowledge
- Motivational Leadership
- Technique Demonstration
- Training Exercises
- Doubles Coaching
- Self-Control
Accomplishments
- As Varsity Tennis Assistant Team Captain, provided strong leadership and guidance to a highly competitive and dedicated team.
- Played a pivotal role in leading the team to the semifinals of the CIF Tennis competition, achieving a significant milestone in the school's tennis history.
- Demonstrated exceptional tennis skills, serving as a role model for teammates and inspiring them to elevate their performance.
- Collaborated with the coach to develop effective training programs, strategies, and game plans to maximize team success.
- Fostered a positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
- Effectively communicated match tactics, motivating and empowering team members to excel in both practice and official matches.
- Led team discussions and team-building activities to enhance cohesion and unity among athletes.
- Organized fundraising events and community outreach initiatives to support the team's activities and foster a sense of community involvement.
Varsity Tennis Team: Assistant Team Captain (2022)
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Taishanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tennis Coach
Self-Employed
07.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
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