VISHNU PETLURU
Seattle
Summary
Passionate and experienced tennis coach with a strong background in competitive play and individualized instruction. Dedicated to helping players improve technically, physically, and mentally while fostering a lifelong love for the game.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Captain
University Of Texas At Dallas
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Invested time to build and strengthen relationships with teammates by inquiring about individual challenges and goals.
- Challenged teammates to get better and work harder by constructively confronting negativity, pessimism and laziness.
- Monitored and maintained team chemistry by continually reminding team members about common goal and common bond.
- Maintained poise, optimism and bounced back quickly after mistakes to show teammates how to respond to negative situations.
Private Head Tennis Coach
Independent
01.2017 - Current
- Provided weekly private and semi-private coaching to over 15 clients, ranging from beginners to advanced junior players
- Designed personalized training plans focused on stroke development, footwork, point construction, and mental toughness
- Coached clients to achieve USTA rankings and improve UTR scores
- Emphasized discipline, sportsmanship, and consistent progress
Assistant Tennis Coach
Lakes Tennis Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: One of Texas's premier tennis academies
- Assisted top-tier professionals at one of Texas's premier tennis academies
- Coached in both junior development and high-performance programs
- Led summer tennis camps, conducting group drills, match-play supervision, and athletic conditioning for players aged 7-18
- Focused on technique correction, tactical awareness, and player engagement in a fast-paced group setting
- One of Texas's premier tennis academies
Education
High School Diploma -
Frisco High School
Frisco, TX05-2017
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of tennis techniques and match strategy
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Familiar with USTA and UTR competition systems
- Patient
- Motivating
- Adaptable to all skill levels
Coaching Experience
- Private Head Tennis Coach, Independent, Seattle, WA, 01/01/17, Present, Provided weekly private and semi-private coaching to over 15 clients, ranging from beginners to advanced junior players, Designed personalized training plans focused on stroke development, footwork, point construction, and mental toughness, Coached clients to achieve USTA rankings and improve UTR scores, Emphasized discipline, sportsmanship, and consistent progress
- Assistant Tennis Coach, Lakes Tennis Academy, Frisco, TX, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, Assisted top-tier professionals at one of Texas's premier tennis academies, Coached in both junior development and high-performance programs, Led summer tennis camps, conducting group drills, match-play supervision, and athletic conditioning for players aged 7-18, Focused on technique correction, tactical awareness, and player engagement in a fast-paced group setting
Playing Experience
Nationally Ranked Tennis Player, Texas, Ranked Top 10 in Texas during junior competition, Achieved a UTR high of 12.60, competing at elite national and sectional levels, Competed in high-performance tournaments across the U.S., developing deep understanding of game strategy, footwork, and match-play dynamics
Timeline
Team Captain
University Of Texas At Dallas
08.2018 - 01.2020
Private Head Tennis Coach
Independent
01.2017 - Current
Assistant Tennis Coach
Lakes Tennis Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Frisco High School
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