Maia Nowicki
Des Plaines
Summary
Driven Student-Athlete and Tennis Coach with a proven track record at Midtown Athletic Club and Park Ridge Country Club, enhancing player performance through personalized training programs and motivational leadership. Specific expertise with developing inexperienced, youth players into strong, competitive athletes. Experienced in technique optimization and group lesson management, I significantly improved athletes' game strategies and fostered a culture of respect and sportsmanship. Demonstrated excellence in communication and practice management, contributing to a positive and results-driven training environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tennis Coach
Midtown Athletic Club
01.2023 - Current
- Tailored practices for all ages in order to accordingly optimize progress.
- Enhanced player performance by implementing personalized training programs and providing constructive feedback.
- Challenged athletes but consistently used positive reinforcement
- Promoted sportsmanship among players by modeling respectful behavior on the court
- Coached levels 4-7 in advanced game techniques and competition strategies.
- Taught base level tennis to kids ages 4-5
- Taught cardio tennis to adults while maintaining an upbeat environment with music
- Established positive relationships with parents of athletes to align expectations about their child's development
- Improved athlete's game through effective communication and goal-setting
- Organized and managed successful tennis clinics, from explorers, levels 1-7, to cardio tennis and men/women leagues
- Offered private lessons that focused on mental toughness & resilience under pressure.
- Maintained equipment & facilities
- Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to incoming team members.
- Developed strategic game plans for individual players, resulting in improved match outcomes.
- Implemented injury prevention techniques & proper warmups/conditioning during practices.
- Delivered effective & engaging coaching sessions to improve performance of athletes
Tennis Pro Shop Manager
Park Ridge Country Club
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided attentive service, ongoing communication about promotions & events
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge in the Tennis Pro Shop.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring optimal stock levels for popular items and seasonal demands.
- Provided expert advice on racquet selection, stringing services, and other tennis equipment purchases for customers of all skill levels.
- Maintained a clean, welcoming environment in the shop that encouraged return visits from customers.
- Created eye-catching visual merchandising displays that showcased featured products & highlighted seasonal themes in the shop.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Tennis Professional
Park Ridge Country Club
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Improved player performance by implementing specific training programs and drills.
- Managed tennis tournaments for all ages, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants.
- Contributed to pro shop needs by merchandising products and managing customer needs.
- Delivered high level of energy and enthusiasm to all customer-oriented activities
- Created a positive training environment by fostering relationships, cultivating a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices and improve overall coaching quality.
- Fielded phone calls, answered guest inquiries and provided information regarding club services.
- Organized summer camps for children between ages of 4 and 18 to develop tennis skills and improve play.
- Enhanced fitness levels of players through targeted conditioning exercises
- Developed athletes'' skills with customized coaching plans,
- Promoted sportsmanship among players through consistent reinforcement of fair play principles during practices.
- Maintained high-quality court facilities by overseeing regular maintenance and repairs
- Coached athletes in private and group lessons
- Focused on improving technical expertise and efficiency of serves, volleys and groundstrokes in a positive learning environment.
- Worked with players seeking to improve play by assessing performance and demonstrating forehand/ backhand/serve/volley techniques.
- Organized and led group lessons, promoting teamwork and cooperation among players.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
Education
GED -
Denison University
Granville, OH05.2027
Skills
- Group Lesson Management
- Performance Improvements
- Strong Communication Skills
- Technique demonstration
- Skills assessments
- Practice Management
- Motivational leadership style
- Knowledge of physical, technical, tactical, strategic, mental, and environmental performance components
- Player evaluations
- Technique Optimization
- Knowledgeable on the purpose, courts and boundaries, cooperation and opposition, progression and challenge, game related, scoring and scales, and development understanding taught on court
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tennis Coach
Midtown Athletic Club
01.2023 - Current
Tennis Pro Shop Manager
Park Ridge Country Club
04.2021 - 08.2022
Tennis Professional
Park Ridge Country Club
02.2021 - 08.2022
GED -
Denison University
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