Timothy Hunter
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Dedicated Tennis professional with 30 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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tennis Instructor
Tim Hunter Academy
01.2005 - Current
- Promote integrity, sportsmanship, and team building skills
- Maintain coach and student relationships as mentor and friend.
- Contributed to player success at tournaments, offering pre-match preparation and on-site support as needed.
- Coordinate with parents to discuss player progress, address concerns, and offer guidance on how to support the athlete''s development outside of lessons effectively.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of United States Tennis Association rules and regulations to ensure compliance during competitive events effectively coach students on proper adherence practices during matches.
- Implement goal-setting strategies for each student to track progress against benchmarks throughout the season accurately.
- Continuously honed own tennis skills by participating in professional development opportunities such as workshops or certification courses, ensuring high-quality instruction for all clients.
- Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline among students during group classes and tournament play.
- Provide constructive feedback after each lesson using clear language tailored to the individual''s learning style promoting self-assessment capabilities among students over time.
Head Men's Tennis Coach
Johnson C. Smith University
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Evaluated player strengths and weaknesses, tailoring practice routines accordingly to optimize progress.
- Enhanced player performance by implementing personalized training programs and providing constructive feedback.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Promoted sportsmanship among players by modeling respectful behavior on the court and during competitions.
- Coached established tennis players in advanced game techniques and competition strategies.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts, identifying talented athletes who demonstrated commitment to both their sport and academics.
- Managed scheduling, logistics, and coordination of tournaments and travel arrangements for the team, ensuring seamless participation in events.
- Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
- Created and organized off-season tennis camps for 3 years.
Education
B.S. Business Management -
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC05.2005
Skills
- Tennis coach of children, teens, and adults with more than 25 years career and playing experience
- Provide skills instruction and motivational coaching individual and group lessons
- Instill confidence and provide encouragement to all students
- Set goals for future performance and monitor progress
- Effective Motivational Strategies
- Expertise in Tennis Techniques
- Extensive Playing Experience
- In-Depth Game Analysis
- Group leadership
- Competition Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Run individual and group drills
Accomplishments
Three Time All-CIAA
Two time CIAA Conference champion
CIAA Rookie of the Year
Playingexperience
- ATA Singles/Doubles Participant (2000, 2006)
- Varsity tennis player, Johnson C. Smith University (2001-2005)
- Varsity tennis player, Dorman High School (1996-2000)
- Pro Circuit Player (2000)
- Junior World Team Tennis Team (1999)
- State Games of America Participant (1999)
- Gold medalist State Games of Mississippi (1998)
Coachingexperience
- Private Tennis Instructor, 01/01/05, Present, Instruct a wide range of students in the fundamentals of tennis, Demonstrate proper technique and equipment usage, Promote integrity, sportsmanship, and team building skills, Encourage participants to develop clarity and focus, Provide student progress assessments, Maintain coach and student relationships as mentor and friend
- Head Coach, 01/01/08, 12/31/09, Provided tennis training to beginners and intermediate players, Prepared athletes for competitions, Developed a rigorous training program to motivate participants to excel, Implemented skill building tennis drills
- Junior Instructor, 01/01/94, 12/31/01, Assisted in daily tennis programs and operations, Helped organize individual and team competitions, Managed monthly and fiscal site budget, Monitored team matches and tournaments, Promoted the NJTL program to the community, Identified opportunities to improve the program, Effectively communicated with players, families, and other staff
Training
- U.S. Professional Tennis Registry Workshops (2011-2014)
- Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (2000)
- Charles Hunter, Professional Trainer (1985-Present)
Timeline
Head Men's Tennis Coach
Johnson C. Smith University
10.2016 - 05.2019
Private Tennis Instructor
Tim Hunter Academy
01.2005 - Current
B.S. Business Management -
Johnson C. Smith University
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