Natalie Da Silva - Strength and Conditioning Coach

NSW
Australia

Natalie Da Silva – Tennis Strength & Conditioning Coach
I am Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 10 years of experience in Tennis. My approach through assess, monitor, programming and preparation ensures a overall look to maximise your potential and your tennis performance.

Qualifications

2023 Undertaking Strength and Conditioning Level 2 – ASCA – Sydney, Australia
2022 First AID & CPR – CBD College – Sydney, Australia
2021 Post Graduation in Strength and Conditioning – Faculty of Human Kinetics – Lisbon, Portugal
2020 Neuromuscular Adaptations in Strength Training
2020 Prescribe and monitor training programs – Alto Rendimento – Lisbon, Portugal
2020 Initial Assessment – Alto Rendimento – Lisbon, Portugal
2020 Running Biomechanics – Bwizer – Lisbon, Portugal
2019 Power VS Speed Training – Lisbon, Portugal
2019 Low Pressure Fitness Level 1 – Bwizer – Lisbon, Portugal
2016 Weightlifting Coach Portuguese Federation of Weightlifting – Lagos, Portugal
2016 International Certified Coach – World Coaching Organization – Lisbon, Portugal
2014 Nutrition for Athletes ASCA – Sydney, Australia
2013 Certificate: Sports Massage Therapist SLM Bodywork – Sydney, Australia
2012 Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer – Fitness Institute Australia – Sydney, Australia
2012 Certificate: Power Plate Level 1 Core Fundamentals Power Plate – Sydney, Australia
2012 Certificate: CrankIt Straps Advanced CrankIt Fitness – Sydney, Australia
2011 Professional Tennis Coach – Advanced Pro Level 2 ATPCA – Sydney, Australia
2011 Certificate: Fundamentals of Kettlebell Training Australian Institute of Kettlebells – Sydney, Australia
2010 Bachelor of Science: Sports Science Instituto Superior D. Afonso III – Loulé, Portugal
2008 Professional Tennis Coach Portuguese Tennis Federation – Lisbon, Portugal

Coaching times & fees

Please contact Natalie for more information regarding coaching times and fees.

Further information

Strength and Conditioning Coach – High Performance Tennis
Tennis Specific Programing
Assess, monitor and periodize
Injury Prevention
Guidance § Nutrition for Athletes
Certified Sports Massage Therapist
Certified Tennis Coach
Great communication skills and energetic personality with capacity to connect

Natalie was featured in an instructional video from Tennis Fitness with Nathan and Giselle Martin…

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Experience

07/2022 to Curently Strength and Conditioning Coach – Sydney, Australia

Responsible for the fitness training, programming and periodization to maximise the potential and performance
Responsible for injury prevention

10/2019 to 09/2020 Strength and Conditioning Coach & Sports Massage (ITF Junior Player) – Toronto, Canada

Responsible for the fitness training, programming and periodization to maximise the potential on and off court
Responsible for injury prevention
Responsible for the recovery including sports massage
Travel coach

05/2017 to 08/2017 Strength and Conditioning Coach & Sports Massage Therapist JiaJing Lu (WTA Tour) – Beijing, China

Responsible for the fitness training, programming and periodization to maximise the potential on and off court
Responsible for injury prevention
Responsible for the recovery including sports massage
Travel Coach

01/2015 to 01/2017 Strength and Conditioning Coach & Massage Therapist MyCenter – Sports and Wellness – Faro, Portugal

Responsible for sports specific training with tennis players
Responsible for training, programming for all ages clients
Responsible for managing around 60-100 clients. Assessments, periodization, training plans.

07/2014 to 08/2014 Strength and Conditioning Coach & Sports Massage Therapist Alexa Glatch (WTA Tour) – Florida, USA

Responsible for the fitness training, programming and periodization to maximise the potential on and off court
Responsible for recovery and injury prevention including sports massage
Responsible for nutrition, as drinks and food intake

05/2012 to 07/2014 Strength and Conditioning Coach & Sports Massage Therapist Tennis Fitness – Sydney, NSW

Application of Tennis Fitness assessment to many tennis players of all age groups
Individualised and specific programming tailored to each player considering different needs
Programming of Tennis Specific group classes throughout the year
Motivated with capacity to connect with all clients building a positive approach and relationships
Massage of a diverse range of athletes including tennis players (including Lleyton Hewitt, Casey Dellacqua and others)

02/2011 to 09/2013 Strength and Conditioning Coach at University Technology of Sydney – Sydney, Australia

Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
Consistently met daily class attendance goals.
Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with them during group fitness classes.
Assessed individual nutritional risk and status.
Individual Programming for clients of all age groups and different goals

01/2012 to 01/2014 Tennis Coach – Advanced Level Lyne Park Tennis Centre – Sydney, Australia

Develop tennis players to their maximal potential
Motivational approach

03/2007 to 10/2010 Tennis Coach Centro de Tenis de Faro – Faro, Portugal

03/2007 to 10/2010 Jim Stewart Tennis Academy – Quinta do Lago, Portugal

Testimonial

Natalie is one of the most professional and knowledgeable trainers I’ve ever worked with

Casey Dellacqua, Professional Tennis Player

Testimonial

Natalie is a professional of the highest standard. Her level of education is outstanding and she is constantly challenging herself...

Nathan and Giselle Martin, Tennis Fitness Trainers

Testimonial

She is an expert in her chosen field. Her extensive knowledge of rehabilitation, injury prevention and understanding of biomechanics have greatly aided me in my career"

Alexa Glatch, Professional Tennis Player