Mariacristina Andrisani

Basilicata
Italy

Experienced Italian tennis coach with a strong dedication and international background as both player and coach. While an NCAA student-athlete in the States, she cultivated a profound passion for teaching, developing leadership and communication skills. She specialized in mentoring high-performance junior players, including guiding the Nation\’s top-ranked junior. Believing in the transformative power of sports, she is committed to help her athletes\’ personal journeys.

Qualifications

USPTA professional tennis coach certified
FIT tennis instructor level 2 (Italian Tennis Federation)
ESOL English C2 level 3
CPR/AED certified

LANGUAGES

Italian: native
English: fluent
Spanish: intermediate

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Physical Exercise for Wellness and Health at Università Telematica eCampus, Remotely (Expected graduation: 2025)
Bachelor of Science in Sport Sciences at Università Telematica Pegaso, Remotely (2023)
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture & Design at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, USA (2020)

Coaching times & fees

Please contact Mariacristina direct via email or WhatsApp.
She can be contacted via WhatsApp on +39 3386207633
She can be contacted via email on mariacristina.andrisani@hotmail.com

I started playing tennis at the age of 5 and it suddenly became my first love, significantly influencing my personal development and shaping the individual I am today.

My first coaching experience happened at the age of 17, as I was a seasonal tennis instructor at an Italian beach resort. Throughout my college years, I nurtured my passion for teaching by providing lessons during my spare time. Upon graduation, I focused on coaching high-performance junior players, ultimately transitioning into the role of an international travel tennis coach. I further enriched my experience by assuming responsibilities as a club tennis coach, resulting in five years of extensive coaching experience.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AWARDS

Academy of Art University student-athlete scholarship holder (2016-2020)
ITA West Region A. Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award (2020)
Women’s Tennis Team MVP (2020)
NCAA National Championship Appearance (2018)
Three straight NCAA West Regional appearances (2017-2019)
Career singles record of 30-26 & career doubles record of 32-18 playing in the first 3 positions (2016-2020)
NCAA DII singles ranking #48 (2020)
ITA West Region Senior Player of the Year & Most Improved Senior Award (2020)
51 community service hours during collegiate career
SAAC Committee member (2018-2020)
Academic All-Pac West (2017-2020)
Italian tennis ranking: 2.5 (Top 250)

Experience

Sep-Present: personal coach of national top ranked junior tennis player, Melfi, Italy
Jun-Aug 2024: Summer tennis coach at Rafa Nadal Academy, Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Apr-June 2024: Tennis Professional at Lux tennis, Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman
2022 – 2023: Club Tennis Coach at Nettuno Tennis Club, Bologna, Italy
2021 – Present: Scout Manager at EasyGo to USA
2020 – 2022: International Travel Tennis Coach at Next Gen Tennis Academy, Massa, Italy
2018 – 2020: Freelance Tennis Coach in San Francisco
2016: Assistant Tennis Instructor at Extreme Tennis Academy, North Miami Beach, FL, USA
2014: Tennis Instructor at Beach Resort Fontane Bianche, Siracusa, Italy

Testimonial

Mariacristina is an exceptional coach. She is highly technically proficient and possesses the ability to observe you, actively listen to your needs, and tailor drills accordingly. Often, she improvises exercises on the spot to achieve immediate improvements. Her creativity is remarkable. She is deeply focused on addressing your individual requirements, making each lesson truly exceptional. I consistently felt fulfilled and satisfied under her guidance. Moreover, she excels as a motivator, providing an incredible boost, and her compassionate nature is truly commendable. In all my years in tennis, I have yet to encounter a coach like her.

Mauro Guidotti - Tax Manager at Ferrari

Testimonial

Mariacristina has been one of the most important coaches for me, not only in terms of tennis technique or tactics but also on a personal level. She assisted me with anything, whether it was tennis-related or personal. Throughout the tournaments we attended worldwide, she has become my best friend and the best coach. Often, it seemed like she cared about my matches even more than I did personally, which is incredible. She prepared me not only physically but also mentally for the challenges I had to face and ensured that I was aware of my abilities.

Viola Turini - National Junior Italian Champion

Testimonial

Mariacristina is an awesome coach, always on top of her game and super motivated. Not only she shared many of great tips during our practice sessions, she's been a huge help off-court as well, especially with nutrition and fitness. Her knowledge in those areas gave me the missing piece I was looking for, as I'm finally feeling way more fit and energetic on court. If you're looking for a coach with a 360-degrees approach, she would definitely be you best choice.

Mick Veldheer - #121 ATP doubles

Testimonial

Working with Mariacristina has been a fantastic journey. She's incredibly detail-oriented, which definitely plays a part in her knack for success in whatever she takes on. What's really noteworthy about her is how she treats everyone like family, always prioritizing others. She's driven by results and puts in the hard work to achieve high expectations and ambitious goals. These are very rare qualities to find nowadays, I would recommend her to anyone.

Clarisse Baca - Tennis Director at Mill Valley, California