Coach Andrew Antonius
Andrew has a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and a passion for the game of tennis. In his own words:
…I started playing the sport [tennis] ... in middle school and I fell in love with it instantly. Growing up, I have always enjoyed volunteering and making a difference where I could, so it felt natural to start volunteering as an assistant tennis coach once I became more fluent in the sport. As my coaching experience grew, so did my passion for the sport as well as my desire to help young individuals grow through tennis. I have extensive experience in coaching youth tennis and working with large groups of people. I work great with teams and am very well trained in leadership and teamwork.
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Andrew’s coaching history:
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KO’s T3, Tennis Coach
September 2023 – Present
I teach basic tennis strategies to youths ranging from kindergarten to middle school. With a diverse range of individuals, I am fortunate enough to work with wheelchair athletes as a part of this program as well.
Rancho Tennis, Summer Camp Leader
June 2021 - August 2021
I oversaw and ran a tennis summer camp for youths aged 6-15. During my time here, I learned how to interact with parents to create a plan that best suits their kids. I maintained equipment, facilities, and inventory to avoid injuries and damages while also providing a positive environment for the youths participating.
Rancho Tennis, Assistant Tennis Coach
June 2019 - August 2021
As an assistant tennis coach, I explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to athletes aged 15-18. I taught proper physical conditioning for maximum endurance, health, and safety, as well as taught established players advanced game techniques and competition strategies. For three years, I organized and ran off season tennis camps for players at the high school level.
KO's T3, Assistant Tennis Coach
March 2016 - June 2019
During my time here, I worked with the head coach to teach basic tennis strategies to youths ranging from kindergarten to middle school. With lots of repeat athletes over the years, I developed relationships with the students and parents alike and acted as a positive role model.
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