Rich Benvin

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EDUCATION:

Trinity University - San Antonio, Texas
B.S. Business Administration, May 1990
Major: Marketing and Finance; Minor: Psychology

OBJECTIVE:

To secure a position as a Director or Professional Coach.

CURRENT WORK:

July’04 - Jan.’07 COACH AND TEACHING PRO - Denver, Colorado
Taught private and group lessons and coached several USTA League Teams at South High School. Also, volunteered as a coach for the South High School teams. Traveled to the Australian Open coaching #7 world-ranked junior player, Kellen Damico. Coached Julia O’Loughlin who received a full scholarship from the USTA. Currently, coaching juniors and adults of all ages and levels.

Oct.’02 - Jun.’04 COACH AND TEACHING PRO - Denver, Colorado
Taught private and group lessons at the Colorado Athletic Club Monaco and the Jewish Community Center. Coached top junior players in Team Colorado at the Colorado Athletic Club Inverness and traveled to National tournaments. Also, coached several USTA League Tennis Teams.

Feb.’02 - Sep.’02 HEAD PRO - Denver, Colorado
Taught private and group lessons at the Gates Tennis Center. Coached top juniors, organized junior program and assisted with USA Junior Team Tennis. Also, verified players for NTRP ratings.

Oct.’00 - Nov.’01 PLAYER AND TEACHING PRO - Hamburg, Germany
Competed in the top German League (2nd Bundesliga) for Blankenese Sports Club. Taught private and group lessons for adults.

Oct.’00 - Nov.’01 MARKETING MANAGER - Hamburg, Germany
Managed Internet marketing operations for www.handy.de, the leading Internet/wireless portal and third most successful web site in Germany with over 2.5 million registered users. (more at www.richbenvin.com/internet-resume.html)

TENNIS HISTORY:

Dec.’95 - Aug.’00 PLAYER AND TEACHING PRO - Hamburg, Germany
Competed in the top German Leagues for Blankenese Sports Club. Coached Men’s and Women’s Team in 1999. Undefeated as #1 singles and doubles player in 1996. Also, taught private and group lessons for juniors and adults.

Jul.’95 - Sep.’95 PROFESSIONAL COACH
Competed in the top German Leagues for Blankenese Sports Club. Coached Men’s and Women’s Team in 1999. Undefeated as #1 singles and doubles player in 1996. Also, taught private and group lessons for juniors and adults.

Apr.’95 - Jun.’95 PLAYER - Oer-Erkenschwick, Germany
Competed as #1 singles and doubles player for club in German Team Tennis.

Oct.’94 - Mar.’95 HEAD PRO - Delray Beach, Florida
Taught private and group lessons at Pelican Harbor. Also, qualified for Masters of the Florida USTA Satellite.

May ‘94 - Sep.’94 PLAYER - Oer-Erkenschwick, Germany
Finished season with 15-2 record and led team to the next league. Also, taught lessons and organized tennis camp for top junior players.

Nov.’93 - May ‘94 PROFESSIONAL COACH
Organized training schedule and conditioning program as well as weight loss diet and match analysis for Brenda Schultz. During my coaching and traveling with Brenda, her ranking increased from #45 to #22 in the world.

May ‘93 - Sep.’93 ASSISTANT PRO - Southampton, New York
Taught private and group lessons, ladies and junior clinics at the Southampton Bath and Tennis Club. Also, supervised junior team matches and strung rackets.

Apr.’93 - May ‘93 SPARRING PARTNER
Traveled with Brenda Schultz as sparring partner and trainer.

Sep.’92 - Apr.’93 PRIVATE COACH - Delray Beach, Florida
Coached top junior player Rochelle Raiss (#7 in U.S. Girls 14’s) daily on technique, strategy, mental toughness, conditioning and match play.

May ‘92 - Aug.’92 ASSISTANT PRO - Little Compton, Rhode Island
Taught private and group lessons, organized Men’s clinic and assisted with junior program and Ladies clinic. Also, maintained eight har-tru courts.

Dec.’91 - May ‘92 TOP TEACHING PRO - Delray Beach, Florida
Taught private and group lessons at the International Tennis Center, organized adult clinics, assisted with the Men’s League and strung rackets. ~ Trained nationally ranked juniors, worked with all levels and organized conditioning programs at the Andrade Tennis Academy.

May ‘90 - Nov.’91 PRO PLAYER AND COACH
Competed in pro tournaments in U.S., Finland, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. Ranked #650 in the world in doubles. ~ Traveled throughout Europe as coach and sparring partner for Claudio Pistolesi (top 100 in the world). Also, received Italian ranking of B1 (top 30 in Italy).

1985 - 1990 COLLEGE PLAYER - San Antonio, Texas
Played on Varsity team in Division I for Trinity University. Played #2 singles and #1 doubles in 1990. Ranked #18 in Southwest region in 1989. Compiled best record of 16-4 in 1987.

1980 - 1985 HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER - Woodmere, New York
Compiled 93-2 singles record for Woodmere Academy in Woodmere, N.Y. Ranked #48 in the nation for Boys 18’s. Ranked #17 in the nation and #5 in the East for Boys 16’s. Ranked #8 in the nation in singles and #2 in the nation in doubles in 1982.

OTHER INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES:

U.S.P.T.R. certified professional. Babolat National Team 2006-08. Volkl National Team Representative 2004-2005. Team Colorado Coach in 2003. Official NTRP verifier. Involved with USTA Area Training Center Programs. CPR certified.

Passionate about Internet Web Development, Online Marketing and Consulting. Enjoy mountain bike riding, martial arts, music, guitar, fishing, and reading. Fluent in Italian and German, conversant in French.

Personal and professional references available upon request.