Sofia AMADO
Standish
Summary
Dedicated tennis coach and former Division II collegiate player with strong leadership, strategic planning, and player development skills. Experienced in coaching youth and high school athletes in high-performance environments. Passionate about fostering a competitive yet supportive team culture, emphasizing discipline, sportsmanship, and personal growth. Committed to mentoring student-athletes and driving team success through structured training and teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Tennis Coach
Tennis Central Corporation
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Coached tennis players ranging from 3 to 65 years old, across all skill levels (beginner to advanced), including private, semi-private, and group lessons, as well as camps.
- Trained high school tennis players seeking extra development for their school teams, aspiring to join varsity, or preparing for college tennis. Led group sessions and private lessons, focusing on technique, strategy, and match readiness to enhance their competitive performance.
- Applied sport psychology to enhance athlete performance by identifying mental strengths and weaknesses, and implementing strategies to manage pressure.
- Developed and executed marketing campaigns to drive traffic and sales to four business locations in the DC area.
- Contributed to business growth through market analysis, product/service marketability, and financial assessment.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in person, via email, and phone, while managing sales of products and programs.
Assistant Athletic Director
Benedict College Athletic Department
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted with recruitment, training schedules, and uniform procurement for athletic teams (tennis, softball, basketball, volleyball).
- Collaborated with the athletic department on various administrative tasks, including email correspondence, organizing training sessions, and coordinating competitions.
- Managed office duties such as tracking student-athlete GPAs and coordinating appointments with academic counselors.
- Ensured compliance with NCAA laws and requirements, incorporating them into daily operations and decision-making.
- Facilitated team meetings and helped ensure smooth operation of athletic program.
Tennis Coach (Part – time)
Richland County Tennis Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Coached beginner tennis players aged 3 to 17, focusing on developing fundamental skills and promoting a love for the sport.
- Assisted other coaches in managing large groups of athletes, demonstrating strong teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Created coaching strategies to accommodate varying group sizes and skill levels, ensuring engaging and effective lessons.
- Designing age-appropriate drills to foster coordination and motor skill development.
Summer FITNESS COACH (Seasonal)
Iroquois Springs
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led weight training and strength conditioning sessions, emphasizing proper form, technique, and injury prevention to promote long-term fitness success.
- Designed specialized fitness routines for children on the Autism Spectrum, tailoring exercises to accommodate varying abilities and support overall physical development.
- Collaborated with youth athletes, including those in basketball, tennis, and track, to develop personalized training programs aimed at improving sport-specific performance and overall athleticism.
- Provided coaching about healthy lifestyle strategies
- Helped young athletes reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
- Identify potential barriers to achieving fitness goals.
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for athletes of various fitness and physical abilities.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Sciences in Psychology & Sport management
Benedict College
Columbia, SCHigh School Diploma -
Colegio Serafico San Francisco
Cartago, Costa Rica11-2018
Skills
- Athlete development
- Leadership
- Event Management
- Communication
- Team Building
- Record Keeping
- Health & Nutrition
- Public Speaking
- Sport Psychology
- Strong interpersonal skills
Certifications And Awards
- Play Tennis (ITF certification)
- USTA Beg-Inter certification
- 2019 Athletic full tennis scholarship at Benedict College
- 2023 Graduated with Summa Cum Laude
- 2023 The Dr. David H. Swinton Power for Good Award
- 2022 Captain Benedict College Team
- 2022 SIAC Women’s Tennis Championship Title
- 2023 SIAC Women’s Tennis Championship Title
- 2022 All-SIAC doubles player honors
- 2023 Doubles all Tournament (#1 doubles)
- 2023 Academic All-District Women's Tennis Teams
- 2020 Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic team
- 2022 Volunteer as a tennis assistant coach in a Women’s tennis team in Greenville Tennis Center
- 2023 Poster presented at Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tennis Coach
Tennis Central Corporation
06.2023 - 10.2024
Assistant Athletic Director
Benedict College Athletic Department
08.2022 - 05.2023
Tennis Coach (Part – time)
Richland County Tennis Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
Summer FITNESS COACH (Seasonal)
Iroquois Springs
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor’s degree - Sciences in Psychology & Sport management
Benedict College
High School Diploma -
Colegio Serafico San Francisco
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