Jonathan Martin
Johns Creek,GA
Summary
Highly motivated tennis coach and health science student with 15 years of instructing experience at premier tennis academies in the Atlanta area. Demonstrates expertise in strategic lesson design, technical progressions, & matchplay coaching. Possesses exceptional problem- solving, communication skills, and enthusiasm for tennis.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Tennis Instructor
Newtown Park
Johns Creek, GA
01.2008 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive tennis training programs for diverse skill levels.
- Evaluated player performance through regular assessments, providing tailored feedback for improvement.
- Cultivated relationships with local schools to promote youth participation in tennis programs.
- Fostered a strong sense of sportsmanship and fair play among all participants, promoting a positive atmosphere both on and off the court.
- Taught proper physical conditioning for maximum endurance, health, and safety.
- Volunteered to coach disadvantaged inner-city youth in basics of tennis.
Tennis Instructor
Sandy Springs Tennis Center
Sandy Springs, GA
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinated and led adult, child and junior beginning and intermediate development clinics for tennis and pickleball
- Organized and facilitated group clinics, promoting team collaboration and engagement.
- Implemented successful social events aimed at increasing awareness of the tennis program within the local community as well as attracting new participants.
Weight-Cut Specialist
Lockhart & Leith
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Advised world class mixed martial artists on weight cut, rehydration and nutrition during fight week
- Coached fighters during UFC, Bellator, Bareknuckle FC and Professional Fighter's League Events
Tennis Instructor
The Falls
Roswell, GA
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Organized and led group lessons, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship among participants.
- Expanded program offerings to include group clinics, intensifying practice opportunities for participants.
- Coached ALTA and USTA teams
Tennis Instructor
Country Club of the South
Johns Creek, GA
03.2011 - 09.2015
- Mentored junior instructors, fostering professional growth and adherence to teaching standards.
- Expanded program offerings to include group clinics, intensifying practice opportunities for participants.
Skills
- NASM Certified
- Ability to uncover imbalances and personalize programs
- Utilize the OPT™ Model to coach movement confidently
- Core stability training
- Weight management strategies
- Performance enhancement techniques
- Nutritional guidance expertise
- Functional movement training
- Sport-specific training
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Group leadership
- Expertise in tennis techniques
- Client relationship building
- Competition preparation
- Individualized lesson planning
- Youth development expertise
- USTA rules familiarity
- Advanced stroke analysis
- Detailed performance assessment
- Video analysis utilization
- Equipment selection guidance
- Sports psychology
- Superior physical fitness
- Injury prevention
- Multilingual communication
- Court maintenance
- In-depth game analysis
- Footwork and agility drills
- Practice planning
- Exceptional time management
Timeline
Tennis Instructor
Sandy Springs Tennis Center
03.2021 - 10.2022
Weight-Cut Specialist
Lockhart & Leith
01.2019 - 11.2020
Tennis Instructor
The Falls
03.2018 - 09.2019
Tennis Instructor
Country Club of the South
03.2011 - 09.2015
Head Tennis Instructor
Newtown Park
01.2008 - Current