Whitney Ritchie
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Accomplished Teaching Professional with extensive experience at Oklahoma City Tennis Center and Junior Academy, recognized for fostering strong relationships and effective strategic planning. Successfully led the largest Juniors Program at Quail Creek Country Club, demonstrating outstanding program leadership and a commitment to sportsmanship. Proficient in team motivation and discipline management, contributing to significant player performance improvements at USTA events. Aiming to leverage expertise in developing innovative training programs that inspire young athletes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Professional
Oklahoma City Tennis Center and Junior Academy
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2015 - Current
- Develop and maintain collaborative internal relationships, partnering regularly with peers and managers to develop a clear understanding of business needs.
- Build and maintain solid external relationships, teaching private lessons, and leading the juniors program.
- Manage the staff schedule, focusing on equity and profitability.
- Partner with the Social Media Director for all creative concepts and events.
- Set expectations and provide clear direction to the internal team.
- Travel with nationally ranked players to USTA events, prepping them for tournament play with coaching, scouting reports, practices, and warm-ups.
Head Tennis Professional and Junior Tennis Director
Quail Creek Country Club OKC
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed to recruit and initiate the most extensive Juniors Program in club history.
- Responsible for overseeing the program’s effectiveness, progress, and management.
- Coached, trained, and influenced all staff to deliver coaching excellence and maintain integrity.
- Built and maintained solid external relationships.
Team USA Regional Camp Coach
USTA Player Development Program
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Directed and supervised the top 24 kids in the Intermountain, Missouri Valley, and Northern juniors, ages 14 and under.
- Provided players with individual technique instruction, and coached group drills.
- Provided players with match statistics and analysis in team match play.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences And Organizational Studies
University of Oklahoma
Norman05-2014
Skills
- Building relationships
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Strategic planning
- Motivational
- Program leadership
- Team discipline management
Awards
- USPTA Under 30 Missouri Valley Professional of the Year, 2017
- University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball Team Captain, 2014-2015
- No. 1 Big XII Doubles Champion, 2014
- NCAA All-American, 2013
- Winningest player in Oklahoma Women’s tennis
Accomplishments
- 2021 High Performance Coach of the Year
Certification
- USPTA Certified Tennis Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Tennis Professional and Junior Tennis Director
Quail Creek Country Club OKC
08.2018 - 01.2020
Team USA Regional Camp Coach
USTA Player Development Program
06.2016 - 10.2016
Teaching Professional
Oklahoma City Tennis Center and Junior Academy
06.2015 - Current
- USPTA Certified Tennis Professional
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences And Organizational Studies
University of Oklahoma
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