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  Jim Thompson
Professional 1

This is the highest tested rating possible and is achieved by scoring in the 90th percentile on the USPTA Certification Exam. Tennis professionals must have a minimum of three years' teaching experience and be 22 years old. Professional 1 members are commonly considered for director of tennis or head tennis professional job opportunities. They should be able to develop lesson programs, direct activities, manage pro shop operations and oversee a tennis facility. A Professional 1 also should be able to handle employee relations tasks such as hiring, developing budgets, directing communications and serving as an integral part of the facility management team.

 

 

   

 

 

Coach Jim and Jimmy with a State ranking in Florida and Texas, Jimmy is an Honor Role Student and also loves working out, running and reading , and makes his Dad feel good by laughing at his corny jokes :)

 

Mental game??? That's for people who don't have sick timing on their forehands.

 

Congratulations Jimmy 2011 top ten in the state.. now working on the 2012 ranking.. great job in Ormond Beach winning the tournament beating the top seed in the final.. great match.. come train with Jimmy and I in the afterschool programs at Alaqua Lakes, call for info 407-921-4376 or email jimmyt0117@yahoo.com  

 

A Quick Coach Jimism ......  For successful doubles, defend the net and control the middle of the court. ..... :)

 

If you give %100 percent on every point your only kidding yourself, you can do better.

 

Please contact me at 407-921-4376 concerning afterschool classes at the following clubs (Alaqua Lakes, and also private Courts in the Central Florida Area)  

 

Hi Everyone welcome to my site, I am proud to be an Information Technology Professional and a Certified USPTA P1 Level High Performance Tennis and Fitness Coach,  In 2010 I was part of the Coaching Team at the USTA Regional Tennis Training Center in Austin, Texas( The Austin Tennis Academy where we trained some of the Nations best junior tennis players and I trained with High Performance USTA and National Level Coaches) I am a USRSA Certified Racquet Stringer, CPR and AED Certified and I have extensive Information Technology Experience having worked for several fortune 500 companies. I am currently coaching Fitness and Tennis at Alaqua Lakes CC, MG Tennis Inc, and private courts in Central Florida. I have responsibilities for member retention and gaining new members to these excellent facilities, I am also performing System Admin support for Tennis and Fitness Club Point of Sale Systems and Court Reservation Systems. I am also a member of the Central Florida YMCA.

 

I was able to obtain the #1 singles ranking in my division in florida twice over the years...

 

I have previously coached at Heathrow Country Club in Florida, The Austin Tennis Academy (A National Level, USTA Regional training Center) and also the World Famous Club Corp owned and operated Lakeway World of Tennis in Texas.   

 

My tournament training methods are recognized as highly effective, resulting in nationally ranked juniors and also League champions for Adult players. I have coached all levels of players ranging from 3 yr olds to players getting ready for a shot at the pro tour; my coaching methodology helps create full court players with advanced technique, also a high level of physical conditioning and mental toughness.  I am very proud of all the local high School players I train, Both Private and Public Schools.  

 

As a Certified Racquet Stringer please let me know if I can assist anyone with their racquet stringing needs here in Central Florida.   

 

I have the hardware and software to provide video analysis during my lessons and send the video to clients email accounts. Please call for details 407-921-4376 or Email at jimmyt0117@yahoo.com           

 

Tennis Lessons page-  "FREE-BEE'S" are included in my lessons. I also specialize in the development of tennis players ...starting with "Little hitters " as young as 3 years old! 

Before you leave please pass along your feedback on my Contact Me page. I look forward to hearing from you!  

Thanks for stopping by!

Jim Thompson

 



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