URIEL OQUENDO

URIEL OQUENDO

EDUCATION

Flagler College, Saint Augustine, Florida                                                       2010 to 2014

Bachelor of Liberal Arts – Business Administration, Spanish.

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Certified Professional                         2012 to Present

             Quick start certified, junior development certified.

Velocity Tennis Program (Midtown Athletic Club)                                         2015 to Present

             Certified and trained for levels 3 through 7.

Cardio Tennis L1 – L2 Course                                                                          2016 to Present         

Cardio tennis L1 – L2 certified.

PLAYING ACHIEVEMENTS

  •  Ranked number 1 in Colombia, boys 16                                                  2005
  •  Ranked number 1 in Colombia, boys 18                                                  2006 to 2007
  •  Ranked number 13 in the COSAT playing circuit                                     2005
  • Ranked in the top 200 on the ITF Junior Circuit                                       2005 to 2007
  •  Played various Grade 1 and grade A tournaments including US Open   2007
  •  Ranked in the top 1400 on the ATP Circuit                                              2007 to 2008
  •  Played top 6 in both men’s singles & doubles @ Flagler College           2011 to 2014
  •  Flagler College men’s tennis team captain                                              2014

EXPERIENCE

Midtown Athletic Club at WestonWeston, FL                                                  March 2015 to August 2020

  • High Performance – Coached high ranking junior players and created training plans to aid players in reaching the next level. This included an in-depth analysis of the player’s needs and strengths and intense live court drills. Also prepared players who were prospective college players with the tools needed to become successful college student athletes.
  • Junior Development – Trained children ages of 7 to14, and helped develop their game for tournament competition and recreational play.
  • Adult Clinic Coach – Coached adult and senior player’s tennis leagues. Coordinated men’s and ladies night events for league members
  • Private Tennis Coach – Cater to all variation of clients from beginner level to advance competition.

Michael-Ann Russell JCC – Extreme Tennis AcademyMiami, FL                                May 2014 to March 2015

  • Adult Clinic Coach – Coached adult and senior player’s tennis leagues. Assist in coordinating men’s and ladies night events for league members.
  • Afterschool Tennis Coach – Planned, organized, and conducted group coaching for children all ages.
  • High Performance – Coached high ranking junior players and created training plans to aid players in reaching the next level. This included an in-depth analysis of the player’s needs and strengths and intense live court drills.
  • Quick Start Coach – One of two coaches that used the Quick Start Program to motivate young athletes ages 10 and under to learn and enjoy playing tennis. The program is designed to develop future players.

Extreme Tennis AcademyMiami, FL                                                                     Summer 2009 to summer 2014

  • Junior Development – Trained children ages of 10 to14 and helped develop their game for tournament competition.
  • High Performance – Coached high ranking junior players and created training plans to aid players in reaching the next level. This included an in-depth analysis of the player’s needs and strengths and intense live court drills.
  • Traveling Coach – Traveled to different countries coaching high performance players during junior tennis tournaments.

Academia Colombiana de TenisBogota, Colombia                                                  December 2012 to August 2020

  • Administrative Assistant – Ensured the tennis program catered to adult and children members by incorporating free play options, social tennis options, private lessons, and group classes. Promoted member registration and participation in the Academy’s events. Aided in the recruitment of new Academy members and the retention of current Academy members.
  • Tournament Supervisor – Assisted in the preparation and organization of weekly tennis tournaments.