Pouria Asefzadeh
Toronto,ON
Summary
A hardworking and dedicated tennis coach with extensive experience in competitive tennis and player development. Seeking the position of Head Coach at York University to leverage my skills in strategic planning, technique optimization, and performance improvement to contribute to the success of the Varsity Sports Program.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Club Professional
Bayview Village Tennis Club
05.2024 - Current
- Coaching players of various levels, focusing on high-performance coaching.
- Managed and administered training sessions and strategic development.
- Coaching more than 50 hours per week.
- Summer Camps/Junior Spring and Fall Programme/Adults Private and Group Lessons (All Levels).
Club Professional
Eglinton Flats Tennis Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted coaching sessions for players of different ages and skill levels.
- Focused on performance improvement and technique optimization.
Individual Coaching
Self Employed
Tehran, Iran
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Coached at different clubs all over Tehran, Iran, to enhance the coaching experience with all types of players in different clubs.
Coach / Sparring Partner
MTA (Mohazzebnia Tennis Academy)
Tehran, Iran
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Coached professional players of all ages.
- Managed groups of players during national and international matches.
- Organized and supervised team travel for tournaments.
Education
BBA - Project Management
Yorkville University
10-2023
Fulltime Pro Student -
Optigenpro Tennis Academy
Tehran, Iran06-2017
Skills
- Fluent in English and Farsi/Persian: Proficient in English with an IELTS Academic overall score of 7 and native proficiency in Farsi/Persian
- Competition Preparation: Experienced in preparing athletes for national and international competitions, focusing on strategic planning, mental readiness, and physical conditioning
- Technique Optimization: Skilled in analyzing and improving player techniques to enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury
- Strategic Planning: Expertise in developing and implementing game strategies tailored to the strengths and weaknesses of both the team and individual players
- Performance Improvements: Dedicated to continuous improvement of players' performance through customized training programs and regular feedback
- Practice Management: Experienced in organizing and conducting effective practice sessions, balancing skill development, tactical training, and physical conditioning
- Calm Under Pressure: Ability to maintain composure and provide clear guidance during high-stakes matches and intense training sessions
- Adaptability to Extreme Conditions: Comfortable coaching in various weather conditions and environments, both indoor and outdoor
Certification
- Instructor Certification from Tennis Canada (December 2023)
- CPR/AED Level C Certification
- Standard First Aid Certification
- Valid Driver's License (G1)
- IELTS Academic 7 Overall Score
Additional Information:
- Committed to high-performance coaching and passionate about developing elite athletes.
- Consistent and patient with students, ensuring steady improvement and confidence building.
- Proven track record of managing players and teams in various competitive settings.
Accomplishments
- 2007 U11 National Annual Tournament, Mashhad - Quarter Finalist
- 2014 U18 National Ramadan Cup, Tehran - Third Place
- 2014 "Hegmataneh Cup", Men's Regional Tennis Competition - Third Place
- 2014 Second Regional Tennis Competition, Hamedan - Second Place
- 2015 Regional Tennis Championships, Gilan - First Place
- 2015 Iranian Districts Competitions, Golestan - First Place
- 2016 Regional Tennis Championships, Gilan - Third Place
- 2016 Ramadan Cup, Qazvin - First Place
- 2017 Men's Class-1 League National Competition, Qazvin - Second Place
- 2017 Class-B Open Championship, Semnan - Third Place
- Recognized as the Exemplary Tennis Player of 2017 in the Men's Category in Qazvin
- 2018 Held Career Highest Ranking - 9th National
- 2018 Optigenpro Tennis Academy - Best Achievement in National Ranking
- 2018 OPT Masters, National Top Twelve Ramadan Cup, Tehran
- 2019 A++ National Tournament (Doubles), Karaj - Third Place
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Full-Time Club Professional
Bayview Village Tennis Club
05.2024 - Current
Club Professional
Eglinton Flats Tennis Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
Individual Coaching
Self Employed
10.2020 - 04.2023
Coach / Sparring Partner
MTA (Mohazzebnia Tennis Academy)
04.2018 - 11.2020
BBA - Project Management
Yorkville University
Fulltime Pro Student -
Optigenpro Tennis Academy
- Instructor Certification from Tennis Canada (December 2023)
- CPR/AED Level C Certification
- Standard First Aid Certification
- Valid Driver's License (G1)
- IELTS Academic 7 Overall Score
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