Sarah Kadi
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Driven, enthusiastic, communicative, and collaborative team member. As a leader and mentor, I am committed to identifying opportunities for others to enhance their abilities and reach their fullest potential. I embrace lifelong learning, consistently seeking to develop my skills, improve my knowledge and gain insights from those around me. I develop/cultivate well-rounded athletes using innovative, "outside of the box" approaches as well as clear, simple communication cues. As a results-oriented coach, I cultivate dedicated, high-performing teams through targeted, forward-thinking, processed-oriented training and mentorship. I lead, coach, train, and mentor with integrity, empathy, respect, and awareness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
GSPDP Team Coach
International Tennis Federation
05.2024 - Current
- Prepare players ranked top 100 for Junior French Open.
- Prepare information on fitness exercises, recovery, and nutrition that can be used on tour.
- Create individualized training, and tactical development plans to be implemented on tour.
- Coordinate training and competition schedule.
- Training and match preparation.
- Conduct team meetings and liaise with other tour coaches.
- Developed strong relationships with each team member, understanding their unique motivations and challenges in to provide tailored support accordingly.
High-Performance Coach, Private
Kadi Consulting Co.
05.2021 - Current
- Responsible for overall development and planning of a group of 4 international-level juniors: boys (2) and girls (2) born in 2006/2007.
- Responsible for the development and planning of Open Wheelchair player Thomas Venos, #1 Canadian. In pursuit of the Paralympics, helped Thomas achieve a career-high ranking of 52.
- Responsible for the development and planning of Quad Wheelchair player Mitch McIntyre, ranked 25 (#2 Canadian).
- Implemented personalized training plans for athletes, resulting in improved physical fitness and performance.
- Budget preparation for local training and travel events and travel logistics (booking flights, hotels, transportation, etc.).
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Increased athlete's skills development through individualized training plans based on each player's strengths and weaknesses.
- Enhanced players' strategic understanding by conducting detailed video analysis sessions.
- Provide mentorship to junior coaches, fostering culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Touring Coach
Tennis Canada
08.2015 - 12.2023
- Involved in tours at various levels, from planning and organizing all logistics, communications, and budget development, to managing the athletes' needs on the road (training, fitness, goal setting, match preparation).
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Developed strong relationships with players' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Worked with athletes at various stages of the player development pathway from U10 pipeline athletes to top U18 national athletes.
- Tours included but were not limited to: Americas Cup, Team events with the USTA, Little Mo, Eddie Herr, Orange Bowl, Le Petit As, J30 – J500 ITF events.
Consultant, High-Performance Coach Development
Tennis Canada
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Coach Education management for Club Pro 2, Coach 2, and Coach 3 coaching courses.
- Responsible for revamping and aligning the Tennis Canada Performance Coach Certification Stream (Club Pro 2, Coach 2, Coach 3).
- Mentorship of course facilitators.
- Development of online teaching tools.
- Created and facilitated Women in Coaching workshops and networking opportunities for performance coaches.
- U-10 project consultation.
Course Facilitator
Tennis Canada
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Responsible for the delivery of Club Pro 2, Coach 2, and Coach 3 Tennis Canada coaching courses provincially and nationally.
- Helped in the professional development of 178 coaches.
Director of High Performance
Tennis BC
09.2013 - 05.2021
- Responsible for program planning and delivery of junior development annual objectives as defined by Tennis Canada and Tennis BC in consideration with viaSport grant and Provincial Gaming deliverables.
- Displayed creative and strategic planning in the design of the competitive structure and annual master player development plan.
- Lead Coach: U10 Development Programs, Provincial Training Camps (U10-U12).
- Worked with Tennis Development Centres to identify gaps in development pathways.
- Organized and lead weekend training and competitive programs, Canada Games camps, provincial training camps, high-performance coaching workshops, and parent workshops.
- Managed and ran Selection Series and Junior ITF Events.
- Oversaw BC's Competitive Structure.
- Oversaw player development structure for Tennis in BC.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning to create diverse development/competitive opportunities for Western Canada competitive players.
- Grant writing and reporting.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Committee Chair: Provincial High-Performance Working Group.
Education
Mentorship - Tour Coaching
WTA Inclusity Program
Florida, USA12.2023
High-Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership Program - School of Human Kinetics
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC01.2020
Coach 3 -
Tennis Canada
Mississauga, ON03.2018
Coach 2 -
Tennis Canada
Missisauga, ON10.2015
Bachelor of Science, Major in Exercise Science - Exercise Science
School of Human Kinetics, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2005
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
North Vancouver, BC06.1997
Skills
Relationship Building
Performance Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical Thinking
Strategic Thinker
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Task Prioritization
Project Planning
Data Analysis
Program Evaluation
Process Analysis
Performance Metrics
Budget Management
Time Management
Effective Communication
Feedback Delivery
Coaching Experience
Recent Achievements
- 2024 WTA Registered Coach
- 2018 Tennis Canada Excellence Award
- 2018 Rene Simpson-Collins Excellence in Female Coaching Scholarship
- 2018 Chartered Professional Coach (ChCP)
About Me
Sport is my passion. I've been involved in high-performance sports throughout my life. I'm currently training to compete in a 70.3 Ironman in 2025. When I'm not active, I love to read, journal, and cook to help me recharge.
Timeline
GSPDP Team Coach
International Tennis Federation
05.2024 - Current
Consultant, High-Performance Coach Development
Tennis Canada
01.2022 - 05.2023
High-Performance Coach, Private
Kadi Consulting Co.
05.2021 - Current
Course Facilitator
Tennis Canada
02.2021 - 12.2023
Touring Coach
Tennis Canada
08.2015 - 12.2023
Director of High Performance
Tennis BC
09.2013 - 05.2021
Mentorship - Tour Coaching
WTA Inclusity Program
High-Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership Program - School of Human Kinetics
University of British Columbia
Coach 3 -
Tennis Canada
Coach 2 -
Tennis Canada
Bachelor of Science, Major in Exercise Science - Exercise Science
School of Human Kinetics, University of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Similar Profiles
Martin Ignacio LorenzoMartin Ignacio Lorenzo
Tennis Player at International Tennis FederationTennis Player at International Tennis Federation
Ravneet SinghRavneet Singh
Tennis Coach at All India Tennis AssociationTennis Coach at All India Tennis Association
Yutong SuYutong Su
International Program Head Consultant at Tennis World Melbourne ParkInternational Program Head Consultant at Tennis World Melbourne Park