Traveled with Danielle full-time throughout the 2025 season.
Performed scouting, match analytics, and strategy development against the best players in the world.
Developed a positive and supportive, player-oriented environment.
Achieved the best clay court win of her career against Iga Swiatek, who was ranked #2 at the time.
Independent Contractor
USTA
12.2021 - Current
Coached during sectional and regional USTA-organized camps in New England, New York, and SoCal.
Coached teams at national events such as the Battle of Sections, Spring Team Nationals, Zonals, etc.
Head Tennis Coach
Weil Tennis Academy
01.2024 - 03.2025
Developed yearly player development and tournament planning for a group of 15 players.
Recruited players to the academy and maintained an exceptional relationship with parents and players.
Organized and directed tournaments with over 200 players.
Supported players through the college recruiting process to schools such as Harvard, Washington, Purdue, UCSB, etc.
Head Tennis Coach
Montoya Tennis Academy
06.2021 - 11.2023
Worked closely with the director and all support team members to create a positive and fostering environment for all players at the academy.
Traveled to Junior ITF, ITF Futures, and many USTA Team and Individual Nationals.
Coached players who achieved junior national titles, top national finishes, or number one rankings, such as Olivia Lin, Nancy Lee, Sydney Jara, and Georgia Kulevich, etc.
Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach
Southwest Baptist University
07.2017 - 06.2021
Created a very positive and family-oriented team environment where players could succeed academically and athletically and to prepare for a succesful career post graduation.
Helped players achieve 11 All-American titles and several CoSIDA All-American nominations.
Best Results: ITA Indoor Nationals Final.
Education
Master of Science - Education And Athletic Administration
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
05-2020
MBA - Finance
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
05-2017
Skills
Player Development
Strategy formulation and analytics
Event/Tournament Organization
Leadership
Communication
Strong teamwork capabilities
Certification
Professional in Performance by PTR and WTA Female Pathway Program
Tennis Performance Trainer by (ITPA) International Tennis Performance Association
Timeline
Professional Tennis Coach
Danielle Collins
03.2025 - Current
Head Tennis Coach
Weil Tennis Academy
01.2024 - 03.2025
Independent Contractor
USTA
12.2021 - Current
Head Tennis Coach
Montoya Tennis Academy
06.2021 - 11.2023
Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach
Southwest Baptist University
07.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Education And Athletic Administration