Paul Niederle
Atherton
Summary
I am a passionate Master's student in Sports and Performance Psychology, working as a Graduate Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach and part of the Game Operations staff at Menlo College. Originally from Dachau, Germany, I competed in collegiate tennis at both San Diego Christian College and Menlo College. After finishing my playing career, I shifted into coaching and operations, where I use my playing experience, international background, and passion for athlete development to support players, improve team performance, and help create a positive game-day environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
GA Assistant Coach Women's Volleyball
Menlo College
08.2025 - Current
- Analyze game film and code statistical data using VolleyStation to provide coaches and players with performance insights.
- Assist in practice drills focused on blocking and attacking.
- Provide feedback to players on tactical improvements during practices and matches.
- Collaborate with coaching staff to develop training plans aligned with team goals and performance objectives.
- Contribute to team culture and athlete development by fostering motivation, discipline, and communication on and off the court.
Tennis and Mental Skills Coach
Eagle Fustar Tennis Academy
10.2024 - Current
- Lead junior tennis camps, organizing drills, games, and group sessions that built technical skills and fostered enthusiasm for tennis.
- Deliver private lessons for youth players, tailoring instruction to individual skill levels.
- Assist in high-performance clinics, supporting coaches with drills focused on footwork, stroke development, match play, and strategy.
- Incorporate mental skills training (focus, self-confidence, positive self-talk, and resilience) into practices and lessons to enhance performance and enjoyment of the sport.
Game Operations Staff
Menlo College
09.2024 - Current
- Ensuring proper execution of events by working with event staff, coaches, and officials.
- Managing in-game logistics.
Media Marketing Assistant
Menlo College
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Create a variety of content for enrollment management and athletics.
- Coordinate pre-production and media planning.
- Schedule logistics for field production.
- Assist the director with video shoots for set-up and break-down.
Education
Master of Arts - Sports And Performance Psychology
Menlo College
Atherton, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship And Innovation
Menlo College
Atherton, CA08-2023
High School Diploma -
Josef-Effner-Gymnasium
Dachau, Germany06-2019
Skills
- Skill development
- Personal discipline
- Motivational skills
- Team motivation
- Performance analysis
- Strategic planning
- Creativity and flexibility
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Digital Marketing
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
GA Assistant Coach Women's Volleyball
Menlo College
08.2025 - Current
Tennis and Mental Skills Coach
Eagle Fustar Tennis Academy
10.2024 - Current
Game Operations Staff
Menlo College
09.2024 - Current
Media Marketing Assistant
Menlo College
02.2023 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Sports And Performance Psychology
Menlo College
Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship And Innovation
Menlo College
High School Diploma -
Josef-Effner-Gymnasium
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