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Antonio Klie - High Performance Tennis Coach

Niedersachsen
Germany

Antonio Klie Frances is a seasoned tennis coach and director of Antonio Klie Tennisschule, based in Göttingen, Germany. With over a decade of experience, he leads a high-performance tennis academy focused on nurturing talent through individualized coaching strategies. He also serves as the Head Tennis Coach at Göttingen Tennis Club, managing staff, player development, and operational duties.

 

Qualifications
  • Masters Degree in Sport Management – Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona with the Johan Cruyff Institute
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education – UPEL
  • Professional Tennis Register Certification in High-Performance Specialist
  • Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association Level 2 Certification
  • International Tennis Federation Level 1
  • Galician Spanish Padel Federation Level 1
  • National referee certification by the Spanish Tennis Federation
  • IB PYP physical education certification
  • IB DP sports certification

Coaching times & fees
Upon Request

Fluent in English and Spanish, Antonio holds certifications in sports science and tennis performance and has served in prominent coaching roles across Europe and Asia, shaping athletes for success in global competitions.

“As a passionate high-performance tennis coach, I specialize in nurturing young talents and future tennis stars. With extensive experience in sports management and personalized training programs, I create cutting-edge strategies tailored to each athlete’s strengths. My qualifications, including certifications in elite coaching and a master’s in sports management, allow me to focus on driving excellence while fostering dedication and growth in every player I coach, shaping the champions of tomorrow”.

Experience
  • Antonio Klie Tennisschule (Director)
    Duration: April 2023 – Present (1 year 6 months)
    Location: Göttingen, Germany
    Role:

    • Developed and implemented tailored high-performance and social tennis programs.
    • Identified and recruited talented players, providing individualized coaching.
    • Managed staff, budgeting, marketing, and facility maintenance to promote the academy.
  • Göttingen Tennis Club (Head Tennis Coach)
    Duration: September 2022 – Present (2 years 1 month)
    Location: Göttingen, Germany
    Role:

    • Oversaw staff operations, program effectiveness, and tennis coach performance.
    • Managed relationships with stakeholders and mentored coaches.
    • Handled administrative duties, program scheduling, and equipment management.
  • Gorin Tennis Academy (High-Performance Coach)
    Duration: October 2021 – April 2022 (7 months)
    Location: Barcelona, Spain
    Role:

    • Delivered fitness and tennis coaching for high-performance professional and junior players.
    • Supported players during tournaments.
  • Freelance, Self-employed (Club Manager & High-Performance Coach)
    Duration: March 2019 – June 2021 (2 years 4 months)
    Location: Shanghai, China
    Role:

    • Worked as a sports manager and consultant for several Chinese tennis clubs.
    • Managed financial and strategic planning, marketing operations, and staff recruitment.
    • Delivered high-performance coaching for young athletes competing internationally.
    • Worked as an IB PYP Teacher responsible for physical education in an IB school.
  • China Elite Tennis Academy (High-Performance Director)
    Duration: March 2016 – January 2019 (2 years 11 months)
    Location: Shanghai, China
    Role:

    • Managed daily performance and evaluation of high-performance players.
    • Delivered personalized training and group lessons for all ages.
    • Built strong relationships between players and coaches, and led tennis camps for international players.
  • Escuela de Tenis y Padel Canabal (Club Manager)
    Duration: March 2014 – March 2016 (2 years 1 month)
    Location: A Coruña, Spain
    Role:

    • Managed club programs, including tennis and padel leagues.
    • Head coach for tennis and padel, organized tournaments, and led marketing efforts.
    • Coached high-performance players and developed international sports camps.
  • Deer Creek Tennis Resort (Professional Tennis Coach)
    Duration: May 2013 – March 2014 (11 months)
    Location: Miami/Fort Lauderdale, USA
    Role:

    • Delivered tennis lessons to high-performance professionals and supervised boarding players.
    • Organized equipment and assisted in junior sports camps and tennis clinics.
  • Patricio Apey (Tennis Coach & Tournament Organizer)
    Duration: October 2012 – January 2013 (4 months)
    Location: Miami/Fort Lauderdale, USA
    Role:

    • Planned and delivered lessons to clients, and managed administrative tasks.
    • Assisted with sales, membership promotions, and special projects

Testimonial

As the CEO of China Elite Tennis Academy, I had the pleasure of working closely with Antonio Klie during his tenure as High-Performance Director. Antonio demonstrated exceptional leadership, managing the training and competitions for our high-performance players with professionalism and dedication. He excelled in personalized training, built strong relationships with players, and contributed to our social media and marketing efforts. His impact on our after-school programs and international tennis camps was remarkable, consistently exceeding expectations.

Carlos Carvajal / High-Performance Director / China Elite Tennis Academy

Testimonial

I highly recommend Antonio Klie for any role in racquet sports. As Director of Racquet Sports at Escuela de Tenis y Padel Canabal, he effectively managed our competitive tennis and padel programs, coached high-performance athletes, and organized successful tournaments. Antonio also led our marketing efforts, expanding brand exposure on social media. His commitment to maintaining strong relationships with club members and developing international sports camps was invaluable.

Ronald Alvarez / Director of Racquet Sports / Escuela de Tenis y Padel Canabal

Testimonial

I wholeheartedly endorse Antonio Klie for his outstanding abilities as a Professional Tennis Coach. Antonio has worked alongside esteemed coaches, providing top-notch lessons to players across all skill levels, including professionals. He has also managed equipment, created junior sports camps, supervised boarding players, and acted as an official traveling coach, demonstrating his dedication to excellence in performance development.

Cacho Alvarado / Performance Coach / Deer Creek Club