Rozalina Youseva
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Former top ranked Bulgarian tennis player, NCAA Division I athlete and experienced tennis coach with a strong background in player development, competitive training, and athlete mentorship. Skilled at coaching players of all ages and levels—from young beginners to high-performance juniors and adult competitors. Experienced in designing structured training sessions, technical development, match strategy, and fostering a positive, disciplined training environment. Passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Tennis Coach
Kim Grant Tennis Academy
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Delivered private and group tennis instruction for players of all ages and levels including beginners, junior development players, competitive juniors, and adult players.
- Designed and implemented structured training sessions focused on technical development, footwork, match strategy, and overall athletic performance.
- Coached junior players preparing for competitive and USTA tournament play.
- Assisted with academy programs, camps, and daily operations to maintain a high-performance training environment.
- Fostered a positive and motivating learning environment while emphasizing discipline, confidence, and long-term athlete development.
Assistant Coach, Women’s Tennis Team
San Jose State University
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Served as a full-time assistant coach for the NCAA Division I women’s tennis program.
- Assisted in planning and conducting team practices, conditioning sessions, and competitive matches.
- Provided individualized technical and tactical instruction to student-athletes.
- Supported recruiting efforts, team travel coordination, and administrative duties in compliance with NCAA regulations.
- Mentored student-athletes academically and athletically while supporting overall team culture and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management, Business Management
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2024
Skills
- Tennis Player Development
- Private & Group Coaching
- Technical & Tactical Instruction
- High-Performance Training
- Athlete Mentorship
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Practice Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
LANGUAGES
English
Bulgarian
Macedonian
Serbian (Intermediate)
Spanish (Beginner)
ACADEMIC & ATHLETIC HONORS
President Scholar (2023, 2024), Athletic Academic Honor Roll (2019–2022), Mountain West Scholar Athlete (2020, 2021), ITA Scholar-Athlete (2019–2021), Academic All-Mountain West (2019–2021)
PLAYING CAREER
- San Jose State University — NCAA Division I Student-Athlete (Women’s Tennis)
- San Jose, CA | Aug 2019 – May 2024
- Competed as a Division I student-athlete while maintaining strong academic performance.
- Contributed to Mountain West Conference Championship team (2020).
- Helped lead the program to record achievements in team wins, singles victories, and doubles wins.
- Developed high-level competitive skills including resilience, leadership, teamwork, and performance under pressure.
Timeline
Full-Time Tennis Coach
Kim Grant Tennis Academy
08.2025 - 08.2026
Assistant Coach, Women’s Tennis Team
San Jose State University
06.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management, Business Management
San Jose State University