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Education
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Jason Smith

Summary

Dynamic tennis professional with a proven track record at Sheridan Tennis Club, where I revitalized a dormant program, attracting over 120 players in one season. Skilled in event coordination, problem solving and team management. Built relationships to enhance player experience while fostering strong relationships within the community.

Extensive knowledge of program management, tournament organization and league building.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Tennis Professional

Sheridan Tennis Club
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented tailored training programs for junior and adult players.
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of club tournaments and events.
  • Provided expert instruction to enhance player skills and strategies.
  • Fostered a positive, inclusive environment encouraging member participation.
  • Rebuilt a tennis program that had died from zero to 120 plus players in just over a season.
  • Organized outreach initiatives to increase community engagement in tennis programs.
  • Created a welcoming and inclusive environment for players, promoting sportsmanship, and encouraging fair play.
  • Promoted positive member relations through providing excellent customer service.

Tennis Professional

Active Mississauga
01.2011 - Current
  • Developed tailored training programs for diverse skill levels, enhancing player performance and engagement.
  • Implemented innovative coaching techniques to improve players' technique and game strategy.
  • Analyzed player performance data to create individualized improvement plans, ensuring targeted skill development.
  • Mentored and trained many other upcoming coaches

Tennis Professional

Joshua Creek Tennis
09.2019 - 03.2024
  • Developed athletes'' skills with customized coaching plans, resulting in enhanced game techniques.
  • Managed tennis tournaments, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants.
  • Enhanced fitness levels of players through targeted conditioning exercises and proper nutrition advice.
  • Worked in a high performance program developing the love of the game in some of the top junior tennis players in the country

Convenor

Go West Athletics
01.2005 - 01.2021

Supervisory role of Volleyball, Floor Hockey & Softball leagues

Set up of equipment, reporting scores, conflict resolution, refereeing and more.

Played in the volleyball league for 15 + years, and the softball league for 5 years.

League Coordinator and Administration

Veneto Tennis Club
09.2011 - 05.2015
  • Led a number of initiatives and client outreach to achieve explosive growth in leagues and client participation in events.
  • Managed registration processes, maintaining accurate participant records and documentation.
  • Coordinated league schedules, ensuring timely communication with teams and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among participants, fostering a positive competitive environment.
  • Built leagues from approximately 10 participants to over 150 in 3 years, through a customer first approach.

Education

Kinesiology And Business Adminstration

York University

Skills

  • Site coordination
  • Site management
  • Team management
  • Sales experience
  • Building student relationships
  • Database Management
  • Event coordination
  • Crisis Management
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Head Tennis Professional

Sheridan Tennis Club
04.2024 - Current

Tennis Professional

Joshua Creek Tennis
09.2019 - 03.2024

League Coordinator and Administration

Veneto Tennis Club
09.2011 - 05.2015

Tennis Professional

Active Mississauga
01.2011 - Current

Convenor

Go West Athletics
01.2005 - 01.2021

Kinesiology And Business Adminstration

York University

Other Relevant Experience

Baseball Coach and Rep Program Coordinator Erindale Baseball: Coached, coordinated and trained 50 plus kids and mentored coaches for 3 teams, leading a team to the finals of the U-9 Championships. Built a learning atmosphere second to none in Ontario baseball through a positive skill driven approach. 

Jason Smith