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Jonathan Arrington

Chicago

Summary

Accomplished Coach with [Number] years of coaching experience at all levels. Specific expertise with highly competitive youth or adult players that advance to next level of success. Strong skills in player recruitment and public relations. Dedicated Tennis professional with [Number] 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Accomplished [Job Title] with successful background in recruiting and evaluating talent. Provides valuable insights on athlete abilities and potential. Engaging individual offers strong communication and task prioritization skills. Skilled Coach specializing in building and overseeing school programs. Background includes classroom instruction and team management. Record-winning history in [Type] as both player and coach. Considered valued asset in any sports program. Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and eating habits. Certified Tennis Coach knowledgeable in sports and offering high level of patience. Promoting strong communication and active listening skills and dedicated to developing outstanding tennis players. Proven history of athlete success and detail-oriented coaching. Driven [Job Title] with expertise in gameplay strategies and [Type] training. Adaptable and resourceful coaching style. Considered role model for positive sportsmanship and integrity.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tennis Coach

Forest View Racquet & Fitness Club
06.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Established positive relationships with parents/guardians of athletes to align expectations about their child''s development within the tennis program.
  • Improved team dynamics through effective communication and goal-setting sessions, fostering a supportive environment for player growth.
  • Organized and managed successful tennis clinics, attracting new clients and increasing the program''s revenue.
  • Collaborated with other coaching staff members to develop innovative training methods that maximized player potential.
  • Offered specialized lessons focusing on mental toughness in competitive situations resulting in increased resilience under pressure.
  • Developed and delivered presentations to educate clients on topics related to coaching.
  • Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
  • Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
  • Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Improved athletes' recovery time and reduced injury rates by incorporating advanced stretching and recovery techniques into training routines.
  • Enhanced public speaking and presentation skills through regular coaching seminars and community events.
  • Developed comprehensive conditioning programs to enhance athletes' physical fitness, leading to improved endurance and agility on court.
  • Initiated mentorship program, pairing experienced players with novices to foster skill development and team unity.
  • Organized and led tennis camps and clinics, broadening skill set of participants and sparking interest in competitive tennis.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Developed strategic game plans for individual players, resulting in improved match outcomes.
  • Promoted positive environment for all athletes, which helped to diminish stress and increase enthusiasm.
  • Organized and led team-building activities, fostering camaraderie and enhancing overall team cohesion.
  • Mentored junior coaches helping them develop their own coaching style while maintaining the program''s coaching philosophy.
  • Guided outstanding players and students toward best tennis scholarship prospects.
  • Enhanced player's tactical skills with customized gameplay strategies, leading to notable increase in match wins.
  • Fostered partnerships with local schools to introduce tennis programs, expanding sport's reach and uncovering new talent.
  • Nurtured promising young talent, guiding several athletes to achieve rankings in regional and national competitions.
  • Facilitated workshops on mental toughness and sports psychology, equipping players with strategies to maintain focus and composure under pressure.
  • Customized individual training sessions to address specific areas of improvement, resulting in enhanced overall performance.
  • Boosted team's performance by implementing innovative training techniques tailored to each athlete's strengths and weaknesses.

Tennis Coach

Centre Court Athletic Club
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • 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.
  • Established positive relationships with parents/guardians of athletes to align expectations about their child''s development within the tennis program.
  • Improved team dynamics through effective communication and goal-setting sessions, fostering a supportive environment for player growth.
  • Spoke to student athletes about impact of proper nutrition and adequate sleep on overall performance.
  • Organized and managed successful tennis clinics, attracting new clients and increasing the program''s revenue.
  • Collaborated with other coaching staff members to develop innovative training methods that maximized player potential.
  • Offered specialized lessons focusing on mental toughness in competitive situations resulting in increased resilience under pressure.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Mentored junior coaches helping them develop their own coaching style while maintaining the program''s coaching philosophy.
  • Developed videotapes and reviews of players to drive performance improvements.
  • Expanded professional knowledge and expertise through annual coaches' clinic participation.
  • Guided outstanding players and students toward best tennis scholarship prospects.
  • Enhanced player's tactical skills with customized gameplay strategies, leading to notable increase in match wins.
  • Nurtured promising young talent, guiding several athletes to achieve rankings in regional and national competitions.
  • Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
  • Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest coaching methodologies and tennis technologies.
  • Customized individual training sessions to address specific areas of improvement, resulting in enhanced overall performance.
  • Boosted team's performance by implementing innovative training techniques tailored to each athlete's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Fostered positive and motivational environment, significantly increasing team cohesion and morale.
  • Enhanced public speaking and presentation skills through regular coaching seminars and community events.

Head Tennis Professional

Schaumburg Tennis Plus
10.2011 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated with other professionals in hosting clinics and workshops, offering diverse learning experiences to participants.
  • Assisted in budget planning and management for tennis department expenditures, maximizing resources effectively.
  • Created a welcoming and inclusive environment for players, promoting sportsmanship, and encouraging fair play.
  • Enhanced player performance by providing personalized coaching sessions and addressing individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
  • Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
  • Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Worked with players seeking to improve non-competition play by assessing performance and demonstrating forehand and backhand techniques.
  • Focused on improving technical expertise and efficiency of serves, volleys and groundstrokes in positive learning environment.
  • Coached athletes in private and group lessons to help improve hand-eye coordination.
  • Organized summer camps for children between ages of four and eighteen to develop tennis skills and improve play.
  • Delivered high level of energy and enthusiasm to all customer-oriented activities, which helped promote excitement from all participants.
  • Mentored teams preparing for regional and national competitions by demonstrating serve techniques and explaining methods for reducing stress.
  • Fielded phone calls, answered guest inquiries and provided information regarding club services.
  • Evaluated the success of tennis programs periodically by gathering feedback from participants, making adjustments as necessary to maintain high levels of satisfaction and enjoyment.
  • Provided private tennis instruction for club members.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for both beginner and advanced players, resulting in improved skill levels.
  • Monitored court maintenance and repairs to maintain optimal playing conditions for all users.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to club members, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Developed member programming and tournament schedules.
  • Analyzed player progress through regular evaluations, adjusting coaching strategies accordingly to promote continuous improvement.
  • Mentored junior staff members in delivering effective coaching techniques while maintaining professional standards at all times.
  • Received positive feedback from clients on consistent basis due to excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly.
  • Coordinated schedules for private lessons, group classes, court use, and special events to optimize facility usage efficiently.
  • Increased player retention rates by providing engaging lessons tailored specifically to students'' needs and preferences.
  • Promoted positive member relations through providing excellent customer service.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL

Skills

  • Sports knowledge
  • Safety awareness
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Exercise program design
  • Match Strategy Development
  • Training routines
  • Group Lesson Management
  • On-Court Decision Making
  • Performance Improvements
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Physically Fit
  • Continuing Education Commitment

Accomplishments

  • Was integral part of building junior programs at every club I've worked at from the ground up, with best-in-history revenue numbers at every club I've worked at
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Started at Schumburg Tennis Plus as a part-time pro, working 6-8 hours a week into the head pro position, responsible for the entirety of the junior program. Understands the system, restrictions within it, and that it's a member-based program
  • Took Forest View's junior program from largely empty to best financial year they've had in the history of program.
  • Responsible for running parent meetings at Forest View
  • Capable of constructing class itineraries om both a day-to-day and month-to-month and session-to-session for all age ranges, from beginner U6 juniors, to high performance juniors, to adults of all levels
  • Understands the balance of Having diversification of programming (adults, recreational, high school, high performance) within a program
  • Can create developmental pathways for all class routes
  • Can create class descriptions which are easy for parents/clients to understand
  • Can create progressions on how to move to higher class levels which are easy for parents/clients to understand
  • Can hold parents meetings
  • Can hold staff meetings
  • Won Midwest level 1 championship (Addison), finalist (Andrew)
  • Won midwest level 2 championships (Casey)
  • Won midwest level 3
  • Won Chicago championships multiple
  • Assisted in the journeys of multiple D1 scholarship players
  • Produced no. 1 Midwest players in multiple age ranges
  • Worked USTA regional training camps
  • Worked USTA EDC training centers
  • Worked with adult groups (women and men)
  • Worked with beginners from tiny tennis, age 4 all the way through the entire junior tree and understand that
  • Worked with local high school coaches and their programs
  • Been lead pro on junior developmental programs at both STP and Forest View
  • Been the guy responsible for those programs blowing up, in regards to the teaching
  • Led meetings

Certification

  • USPTA P1 Tennis Coaching Professional
  • GreatBase Certified Coaching Professional

Additional Information

I'm familiar with the court restrictions Schaumubrg Tennis Plus has, and tangentially (through Paul) am aware of the relationship with the park district and the importance of operating within that frame. I'm aware the both AAG and the park District have a relationship which has to be nurtured, and I'm sensitive to that. Wheather it be making players, building a diverse program in regards to pathways offered, or operating within that frame, I'm prepared to do so. Likely, I'd be interested in doing something similar to what Paul McDonald had in place before retiring.

Timeline

Tennis Coach

Forest View Racquet & Fitness Club
06.2021 - Current

Tennis Coach

Centre Court Athletic Club
10.2020 - 05.2021

Head Tennis Professional

Schaumburg Tennis Plus
10.2011 - 05.2020

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Mississippi Valley State University

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

William Rainey Harper College
  • USPTA P1 Tennis Coaching Professional
  • GreatBase Certified Coaching Professional
Jonathan Arrington