Experienced Phoenix Tennis Instructor

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Date: January 12, 2012 2:00 am
City: Phoenix  (Arizona)
Location: Valleywide/Phoenix Metro Area
Season: Year Round
Certification: USPTA (Disclaimer)
Price: $50/hr.*

John W. DenBoer, Ph.D., USPTA
6032 N. 8th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
602-510-9217 (cell)
drjohn@mentaledgetennis.com

(PLEASE VISIT WWW.MENTALEDGETENNIS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION)


1. Teaching Experience

September, 2007 to present Mental Edge Tennis, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
Founder and Director
➢ Currently offering private instruction to individuals and groups of various age and skill levels. Specialize in working with beginning players of various backgrounds new to the game of tennis. Lessons incorporate psychological aspects of tennis in effort to improve overall playing ability and satisfaction.
➢ Websites:
o www.mentaledgetennis.com
ohttp://www.tennislessons.com/show/1903

August, 2009 to present Rose Mofford Sports Complex
Phoenix, AZ
Tennis Instructor
➢ Offering group instruction to individuals and groups of various ages

November, 2008 to Marriot – Desert Ridge
present Scottsdale, AZ
Tennis Instructor
➢ Currently offering private and group instruction to members and guests. Specializing in working with beginning players of various backgrounds new to the game of tennis.

June, 2001 to August, 2001 Memorial Park
Colorado Springs, CO
Tennis Instructor
➢ Taught various groups of beginning players the fundamentals of the game. Primarily worked with children between the ages of 5 and 10 years of age. Organized and implemented group lesson plans and provided private instruction to select students.

June, 2000 to August, 2000 Jewish Community Center
Milwaukee, WI
Tennis Instructor
➢ Worked as an assistant in implementing a beginner and intermediate tennis program. Specific duties include organizing individual and group lesson plans, supervising other instructors, and providing group and private instruction as needed.

June, 1996 to August 1998 Waukesha Drill Academy
Waukesha, WI
Tennis Instructor
➢ Provided instruction for children, adolescents, and adults at a variety of skill levels. Worked as part of a team of 12 instructors and under the supervision of USTPA-certified instructors.

1996 to 2000 Private Instruction
Waukesha, WI
Private Tennis Instructor
➢ Taught individuals and groups of various age and skill levels under an independent framework. Teaching modalities ranged from groundwork implementation (e.g. grip, stance, scoring, etc.) to strength and endurance training, as well as tournament preparation.

2. Teaching Credentials

- United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) certified

3. Tennis Activities and Awards

Current Ratings/Rankings:

- 5.0 level player

High Rankings

- #1 in Men’s 30’s Singles (USTA Southwest)
- Top 20 in Men’s 30’s Singles (USTA National)
- Top 5 in Men’s Open Singles (USTA Southwest)

Select Tournament Results

Champion:

May, 2009 Sedona Clay Court Champ.’s – Men’s Open
Sedona, AZ
➢ Champion

February, 2009 Grand Canyon Winter State Games - Men’s 30’s
& February, 2010 Scottsdale, AZ
➢ Champion

July, 2009 Grand Canyon Summer State Games - Men’s 30’s
& June, 2010 Scottsdale, AZ
➢ Champion

December, 2008 + Phoenix Matchpoint Singles Tournament
March, 2009 + March, 2010 Phoenix, AZ
➢ Three-time Singles Champion

May, 2009 + May, 2010 Phoenix Matchpoint Doubles Tournament
Phoenix, AZ
➢ Two-time Champion

October, 2009 Phoenix Open – Men’s 30’s
Phoenix, AZ
➢ Champion

June, 2009 Mile High Open – Men’s 30’s
Prescott, AZ
➢ Champion

July, 2005 Western Montana State Open
Missoula, MT
➢ Champion – Singles and Doubles

Finalist:

October, 2009 Southwest Adult Open – Men’s 30’s
Phoenix, AZ
➢ Runner-up

June, 2009 Sedona Clay Court Champ.’s – Men’s Open
Sedona, AZ
➢ Runner-up
U.S.T.A. League:

September, 2008 - present Arizona U.S.T.A. League
Phoenix, AZ
➢ Captain of Men’s 4.5 Team

October, 2007 Massachusetts U.S.T.A. League
Boston, MA
➢ Member of 4.0 Regional and Sectional Championship Team
➢ Finished 4th place at Nationals

June, 2000 – August, 2000 Wisconsin U.S.T.A. State League
➢ Amassed 12-1 record while playing #1 singles for local 4.5 state league team
➢ Pro-Rated 5.0 at end of season


4. Awards and Honors

May, 2000 Carroll College
Waukesha, WI
➢ James Buschkopf Award, awarded to CC’s top male student-athlete

1997 – 2000 Carroll College
Waukesha, WI
➢ Won Most Valuable Player Award all four years
➢ Midwest Conference Academic All-Conference selection all four years

5. Current Captaining Responsibilities

September, 2008 - present Arizona U.S.T.A. League
Phoenix, AZ
➢ Captain of Men’s 4.5 Team

February, 2009 – Feb., 2010 Arizona Tennis Association (ATA) League
Phoenix, AZ
➢ Captain of Men’s 4.5 Team

June, 2009 - present Interclub Team
Phoenix, AZ
➢ Captain of Men’s 4.5+ Team





Professional References



Professional and Student References Available Upon Request




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