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Robert Allen Gibson

200 Maumee Court

Cary, NC 27519

Home: 919 - 380-0109

allen1am@aol.com

SUMMARY:       A professional instructor of tennis and the business of tennis. Knows and follows the Standard Development cycles of children. Developed and managed training schedules for kids 3 years and up. A professional understanding caring individual with patients and love for the development of children & adults. Has excellent customer relation’s skills and always leaves a customer satisfied with his work and abilities.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Familiar with the physical and mental development of children and adults. Able to calm and set at ease children so that they feel comfortable learning and pursuing new talents. Teaches Preparation, Concentration, Timing, and Visualization. Assist students with not only learning principles but helps them obtain the skills required to implement sound principles to achieve goals. Skillful at using all resources available to accomplish goals. Teaches students to use all their senses.

                        Hardware:                       Language:                   Environment:

                        Tennis Tutor                     English                       Racquetball Court

                        Head Rackets                   Italian                          Club

                        Tennis Balls                     French                         High School

                        Jump ropes                                                            College

                        Computers                                                             Classroom

                        Cameras                                                                 Hard Court

                        Video Analysts DartFish                                    Grass Court

                        Chalk                                                                      Clay Court

                        Overhead projectors                                            Indoor Court

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1991 - 2005       Private Lessons, Cary, NC

Taught 100’s of students the principles of good tennis, exercise, good eating habits, study time, finances, fun, and sleep.

1975 - 1991       Tennis Lessons in San Jose, Calif.

             Coached High School teams 4 years.

             Coached College Tennis 2 years.

             Coached at 5 clubs

             Taught lessons in Italian in Italy 1 summer.

Education:    

Capella University

              Major:  Computer Science

                       Minor:  Project Management

San Jose State University

              Major:  Administration of Justice (2 1/2 years)

                        Minor:  Business Law

Evergreen Valley College

                        Major:  AA degree Administration of Justice (2 years)

Additional Courses in:

Teachers development        Library management                Human Relations

Project management           Accounting                              CPR

First Aid                             All sports                                USPTA Cert.