Taylor Dean
Atlanta
Summary
Results-driven coaching professional with experience developing, mentoring, and motivating high-performing athletes. Strong emphasis on team collaboration, effective communication, and adaptive leadership to meet evolving team dynamics. Skilled in strategic planning, training program development, and performance evaluation, including tracking and analyzing game statistics. Known for reliability, positive reinforcement, and a commitment to fostering growth, accountability, and competitive excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach
Kennesaw State University
08.2025 - Current
- Developed training programs to enhance player skills and performance.
- Analyzed game footage to identify improvement areas and strategies.
- Coordinated practice sessions, ensuring effective use of time and resources.
- Led team meetings to strategize game plans and resolve challenges collaboratively.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
Collegiate Athlete
Kennesaw State University
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off the court, serving as team captain for 4+ years
- Successfully balanced 20 hours per week of athletic activities while managing demanding 15 credit academic semester schedules, competing in more than 15 events a year, and maintaining 3.64 GPA
- Demonstrated commitment and responsibility towards fellow players and coaches through genuine respect and dedication to sport
- Attended all scheduled practices, training sessions, and match play to maintain peak athletic performance
Coach
AYTEF, Atlanta Youth Tennis Education Foundation
01.2021 - 08.2025
Education
Master of Business Administration - General Management
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Program Planning
- Team Management
- Training Drills
- Performance Analysis
- Game Preparation
Languages
English
French
Tennis Background
- Traveled the world competing in ITF Junior & Women's Professional Tournaments
- Achieved WTA Points
- Former NCAA Division I student-athlete at Kennesaw State University
- Competed at a high level while serving as Kennesaw State Captain for over four years
Relevant Coursework
- Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Marketing for Entrepreneurs, Business Statistics, Project Management, Professional Selling, Organizational Communications, Strategic Management
Awards
- ASUN First Team All-Conference 2021
- ASUN All-Freshmen Team 2021
- ASUN Player of the Week 2021
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Kennesaw State University
08.2025 - Current
Coach
AYTEF, Atlanta Youth Tennis Education Foundation
01.2021 - 08.2025
Collegiate Athlete
Kennesaw State University
08.2019 - 05.2024
Master of Business Administration - General Management
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Kennesaw State University