1425 Holt Rd.Cary, NC 27519

(919) 522 – 9463

Robert Allen Gibson

SUMMARY:      A professional instructor of tennis and the business of tennis. Knows and follows the Standard Development cycles of children and adults. Developed and managed training schedules for kids 3 years and up. A professional understanding caring individual with patients and love for the development of children & adults. Has excellent customer relation’s skills and always leaves a customer satisfied with his work and abilities.

 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Familiar with the physical and mental development of children and adults. Able to calm and set at ease children so that they feel comfortable learning and pursuing new talents. Teaches Preparation, Concentration, Timing, and Visualization. Assist students with not only learning principles but helps them obtain the skills required to implement sound principles to achieve goals. Skillful at using all resources available to accomplish goals. Teaches students to use all their senses. Understands and uses the USPTA Player Development process. Uses and teaches Tennis Analytics with the most advance equipment available to personal coaches.

	Hardware:	Language:	Environment:
	Tennis Tutor	English	Racquetball Court
	Racquets	Italian	Club
	Tennis Balls	French	High School
	Jump Ropes	Tennis Analytics	College
	Computers		Classroom
	Cameras		Hard Court
	Video Analysts DartFish		Grass Court
	Chalk		Clay Court
	Overhead projectors		Indoor Court
	Ball Machines
	Agility Ladder

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1991 – 2005         Private Lessons, Cary, NC

Taught 100’s of students the principles of good tennis, exercise, good eating habits, study time, finances, fun, and sleep.

1975 – 1991         Tennis Lessons in San Jose, Calif.

             Coached High School teams 4 years.

             Coached College Tennis 2 years.

             Coached at 5 clubs

             Taught lessons in Italian in Italy 1 summer.

 

Education:

Capella University

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Project Management

San Jose State University

Major: Administration of Justice (2 1/2 years)

Minor: Business Law

Evergreen Valley College

Major: AA degree Administration of Justice (2 years)

 

Additional Courses in:

Teachers development                       Library management   Human Relations

Project management                           Accounting                  CPR (need re-certification)

First Aid (need re-certification)        All sports                     USPTA Cert.