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Dennis Novikov

San Jose

Summary

Current professional tennis player with over 20 years of experience on the junior and professional tour. Career high ranking of #119 ATP.Played #1 at UCLA and led them to the NCAA finals. Possess excellent leadership skills, mentoring abilities, strategic planning, and knowledge of skill development training..Very goal-oriented and energetic, making it easy to motivate players to bring out the best of their abilities.. Seasoned Tennis Professional with a background in managing and coaching tennis programs of varying sizes. Strengths include successful program development, team leadership and fostering positive relationships with students, staff and parents. Known for creating effective training programs that improve player performance and satisfaction. Further abilities lie in utilizing strategic planning to drive growth and achieve goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Tennis Director

Morning Crew Tennis
Redwood City
11.2024 - Current
  • Scheduled court times for practice sessions, lessons, competitions.
  • Maintained accurate records of programs including registrations, payments and attendance.
  • Coordinated with marketing department to promote programs through website updates or other media outlets.
  • Created and maintained a comprehensive tennis program for all ages and abilities.
  • Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from members, players, parents.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to review policies and procedures; discuss challenges and solutions.

Tennis Coach

Self- Employed
Miami
03.2013 - Current
  • Developed guidelines for injury prevention.
  • Teach basic technics to refined elite strokes
  • Master of tennis strategy
  • Taught private lessons in various places throughout the USA
  • Demonstrated a high level of improvement in players of all levels from beginners to future pros.
  • Organized training for numerous players every week.

Professional Tennis Player

ATP World Tour
Miami
01.2010 - Current
  • Trained for 40 hours per week for upcoming competitions.
  • Turned professional at 18 years of age and have been playing on tour ever since.
  • Represented theUSA at national and international events.
  • Represented and endorsed companies like Babolat, Nike, and Mizuno.
  • Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice and going to classes.

Head Tennis Professional

Limitless Tennis
Hollywood
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Organized, scheduled, and conducted private and group lessons for all skill levels.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as inventory management.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss updates on policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, lesson plans, payments received.
  • Managed daily tennis program operations.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kaplan Prep
Florida
01.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Business Economics

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Tennis instruction expertise
  • Experience with diverse skill levels
  • Sports knowledge and training
  • Healthy lifestyle advocacy
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Program management
  • Inventory management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership skills
  • Time management
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Facility management
  • Public speaking
  • Program development
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Decision Making Abilities

Accomplishments

  • Ranked #30 in the world for 18 & under juniors with wins over all players in the top 10
  • Reach a career high of #119 in the world in ATP
  • Sponsored by Babolat + Nike + Mizuno
  • Won the 2012 Boys 18's Kalamazoo Championships Singles + Doubles
  • Won my first round in Singles & Doubles at US Open following Kalamazoo WC's
  • Won 3 Singles ATP Challengers (Cary, Columbus, Morelos)
  • Won 6 Singles Futures Titles
  • Won 16 Doubles Titles
  • Played Indian Wells + Miami Open + Toronto Masters
  • Played in all 4 grand slams (U.S Open, French Open, Wimbledon, Australian Open)
  • Wins over top 10 players Kei Nishikori, Tiafoe
  • Wins over top 50 players Alexander Bublik, Christian Garin, Marcos Giron, Tommy Paul, Christopher Eubanks, Mackenzie Mcdonald, Ryan Harrison
  • UCLA #1 Player
  • Lead UCLA to NCAA Finals
  • Bronze medal representing USA at the Pan American Games

Timeline

Assistant Tennis Director

Morning Crew Tennis
11.2024 - Current

Head Tennis Professional

Limitless Tennis
10.2023 - 10.2024

Tennis Coach

Self- Employed
03.2013 - Current

Professional Tennis Player

ATP World Tour
01.2010 - Current

High School Diploma -

Kaplan Prep

Some College (No Degree) - Business Economics

University of California - Los Angeles

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