Shauna Heffernan
Boise,ID
Summary
Extremely passionate and hardworking college tennis coach that is highly driven to help players reach their full potential. Focused on building strong relationships with players in order to know exactly how to communicate with them in a way that brings out their best self and performance. Determined to leave no stone unturned in terms of developing a complete tennis player and an elite team. Understands the importance of having a strong team culture when it comes to summiting the peak of college tennis. A natural born leader with the skills and knowledge of how to bring a group together to achieve a common goal.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant D1 Collegiate Tennis Coach
Boise State University
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in planning each team practice with intention and conducted each team practice with high engagement and enthusiasm.
- Assisted in creating a positive environment for student-athletes and an elite team culture.
- Led the charge with individual practices outside of team practice - planned every one specifically for what each individual player needed to work on and coached with high energy and purpose.
- Led the charge with planning and running on court speed, footwork, movement and conditioning sessions each week.
- Coached on court during matches and had the tact to know what players needed in certain moments whether it be a tactical adjustment, a psychological cue or a technical prompt.
- Assisted in recruiting including searching for new players, getting in touch and having phone calls with recruits independently.
- Organized the schedule of the team for the year including practices, game days, team travel and official visits.
- Took the lead on alumni engagement and retrieved current contact information for all alumni of the program, resulting in alumni being recognized during a dual match.
Youth Tennis Coach
Castlebar Tennis Club
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Created daily group training plans that focused on the improvement of each individual within the group as well as ensuring that coaching sessions ran smoothly and the time with players was efficiently and effectively managed.
- Created individualized player development plans to help players reach their goals, paired with daily individual training plans that were specifically tailored to the needs of each player during their private session.
- Coached players in all areas (technical, tactical, physical, mental) in pursuit of becoming an all-around tennis player and athlete.
- Adapted to the needs of each player from both a coaching and personal perspective.
- Promoted a fun learning environment which included positive reinforcement and constructive criticism that supported each player's individual goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology & Kinesiology
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-2024
Skills
- Player and tactical awareness development
- Champion mindset cultivation
- Motivational leadership style
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Elite organizational skills
- Adaptable by nature
Accomplishments
- Three time captain of the Boise State tennis team.
- Won the Bleed Blue Leadership Award in 2024 as voted by the entire student-athlete body at Boise State.
- Member of the executive board of Boise State's SAAC, and represented the university at the Mountain West SAAC conference.
- Represented Ireland multiple times on the international stage, including the Billie Jean King Cup.
- CPR/AED certified
Timeline
Assistant D1 Collegiate Tennis Coach
Boise State University
08.2024 - Current
Youth Tennis Coach
Castlebar Tennis Club
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology & Kinesiology
Boise State University
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