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More than an ITF Level 2 Tennis Coach: Steve’s passion for Tennis has taken several forms, and his credentials are enhanced by extensive experience in the corporate business domain. This makes him an attractive candidate for the position of Director of Tennis.
Qualifications
- ITF (Tennis Ireland) Level 2 Certified Coach
- United States National Tennis Academy Professional Instructor
- Irish Lawn Tennis Association Certified Elementary Coach
Further information
- Tennis Ireland
- Tennis Rwanda Children’s Foundation
- International Wood Tennis Organisation
- International Club of Ireland
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Experience
- Tennis Rwanda Children’s Foundation: Global Partner and International Coaching Team (2024)
- Tennis Ireland National Interprovincial Championships: Munster NPC and Coach – Young Seniors and Seniors (2022): 4 National (sectional) titles
- Clark Francis Tennis Academy (Dubai Tennis Stadium – Aviation Club): Gold Coach (2020)
- Advantage Sports (Abu Dhabi): Gold Coach (2020)
- Carrig na bhFear Tennis Club: Head Coach (2010-2020) Private and Group classes on a part-time basis
- Head Coach in 5 venues across Cork: (1994-1997): Carrigaline Tennis Club, Bishopstown Tennis Club, Kinsale Tennis Club, Crosshaven Tennis Club, Fountainstown Tennis Club. Carrigaline dominated my 7-day program, and as with all Clubs, I developed Junior and Senior programs, introduced video analysis, and toured the province with ‘Steve’s Hotshots’, exposing the Juniors to competition and the elite Clubs of Munster
- Private Coach (1994-1997): Tennis Village and Sundays Well Boating & Tennis Club
- Maher Sports Racket Technician and Sales Consultant (1991-1994). A break from full-time Coaching to help Ireland’s premier Sports retailer. Significant growth of the Racket Sports and Health & Fitness department leading to the expansion to a specialised Shop in Cork
- Munster Junior Team Coach (1987-1991): High performance squad training at the Tennis Village
- Munster Regional Coach (1987-1991): Munster at that time was dominated by 4 elite Clubs. The Munster Tennis Branch positioned me as Regional Coach to develop the Sport in emerging Clubs across the Province
- Cork Parks Tennis (1987-1991): Established to develop Tennis in less affluent areas. Venues included Park areas and Primary Schools
- Tennis Village: Private Coach (1987-1991): Founded in 1985, it was the sole Indoor facility in Munster and where I first certified as a Coach in 1989: Private coaching classes
- Fountainstown Tennis Club: Head Coach (1987-1991): Founded in 1936, I started my tennis journey here at the age of 4, and would spend the next 20 years using the courts as a home base for practice. It was natural to begin Coaching here and this consisted of Private and Group classes for all ages and abilities. As a popular seaside resort and Club, a 7-day program was established in a short time
Address
9 EdgewoodGlenville
Cork
Ireland
T56 FV12
Contact
Email: steveosullivan2011@hotmail.comPhone: 00353830908090