Erick de Jager is coaching a wide spectrum players including juniors on the ITF circuit. He has the patience to train beginners and the leadership to coach advanced juniors, Although still young he can teach children life skills, He is suitably qualified for modern tennis.
ERICK DE JAGER
Telephone number: 084 815 7997
Email: erickdejager@gmail.com
336 Theuns van Niekerk Street, Wierda Park, CENTURION
Key Skills
- Thorough knowledge about the principles and techniques of tennis
- Exellent teaching and training abilities
- Ability to communicate and explain articulately and patiently
- Excellent managerial and organizational skills
- Ability to handle responsibilities and be accountable
- Good leadership skills
- Good physique & strong mind.
Educational Qualification
Gr 12 National Senior Certificate with University admission (2011)
Currently enrolled at UNISA (BScMech)
Professional Qualification
Qualified TSA Play n Stay Coach (2012)
Qualified TSA Instructor (2013)
Work Summary
Tennis Coach at Clubview Tennis club since 2012. My key responsibilities include:
Coaching Individual Lessons
- Train the players on mastering the game and its playing techniques.
- Teach the correct ways of all tennis strokes and shots – both attack and defence.
- Teach patterns of play
- Prepare game strategies based on the player’s strengths, opponent’s game and the level of competitiveness. Train the players in accordance to this strategy.
- Prepare and conduct drills for all shots and all levels of play.
- Teach singles, doubles and mixed doubles skills.
- Compile and conduct fitness training specific to tennis
- Conduct practice sessions and ensure strict discipline
- Inform the players about their strengths and weaknesses. Prepare special work schedule to improve player’s competence in game.
- Help players set and achieve goals.
- Cater to the safety of the players. Training on right techniques to avoid the possibilities injuries.
- Suggest health food and supplements to improve the fitness levels of the player
Junior Club
- Conduct Junior Club on a weekly basis
- Group drills and match play
- Inter-action with other Junior Clubs
- Informal Competitions
TUKS TENNIS
Coach at the University of Pretoria part time during 2014
Responsible for individual coaching as well as Junior Squad
Soweto Open
Work as a Tennis Official at the Soweto Open 2013
Achievements
First Team Eldoraigne High school
First Team Clubview Tennis Club
Member of High Performance Squad at TUKS Tennis
Active Tournament Player
AFFILIATIONS
Registered player and coach with Tennis South Africa
Reference
- Iain Smith
Technical Manager Tennis South Africa
Telephone Number: 011-4420500
Email: iainsmith@tennissa.co.za
Ed Murray
Pro Tennis Coach
Tel No: 082 360 7184
Email: edricmurray@yahoo.com