Lawrence Gray Kumar

AITA Certified Level-3 Tennis Coach knowledgeable in sports and offering a high level of patience. Promoting strong communication and active listening skills and dedicated to developing outstanding tennis players. Proven history of athlete success and detail-oriented coaching. Accomplished Tennis Coach with a proven track record of helping players of varying abilities to improve their technique and overall game strategy. Thirty-three years college level experienced tennis instructor, with a passion for coaching others and watching them climb the ladder of success. Adept in helping others to understand and practice the fundamentals of Tennis, as well as the most up-to-date game strategies and techniques. Bringing forth a history of leading players and teams to championships and personal victories. Also overseeing sports teams and administrative units. Adept at providing daily management and giving direction to coaches, staff, athletics office personnel, and student-athletes.

Physical Training Instructor / Tennis Coach Indian Institute of Technology Madras (07/1996 - 07/2021) - Chennai, 

India Analyzed and corrected the footwork of players, minimizing injury rate by 95%. Achieved a satisfaction rate of 90%, delivering targeted, • •  individualized training plans adapted to each player's needs. Developed individual and group tennis programs for beginner intermediate players. Also monitored progress and adjusted training techniques, continuously boosting player performance. • • • • • • Tournament organization Individualized coaching plans First Aid and CPR Player skill assessment Tennis camps Tennis current knowledge and trends • • • • • Initiated many pre-competition meetings, motivating players to achieve success. Drove continuous improvement by maintaining up-todate knowledge of the latest game strategies and techniques. Organized beginner / junior tennis summer camps that received 92% positive participant feedback. Assisted in the development of injury prevention techniques, including tennis elbow and wrist strain reduction. Implemented video recordings of players to identify areas of development and implement improvement strategies. Helped players master the techniques to meet performance goals. Observed players during practices and matches for areas of strength and development. 

Lecturer in Physical Education (10/1993 - 07/1996) Chennai, India Served as an organizer, leader, instructor, or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball, and tennis  • • Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.

Doctor of Philosophy: Physical Education, 09/2003 Alagappa University – Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.

Mar. 2019 - AITA Level - I: Fitness [Tennis] Coaching All India Tennis Association, New Delhi - Chennai, Tamil Nadu. India. 

Dec. 2018 - AITA Level - III: Tennis Coaching. All India Tennis Association, New Delhi - Mumbai, Maharashtra. India. 

Jul. 2000 - First Aid & CPR: The YMCA College of Physical Education Chennai, Tamil Nadu. India. 

May. 1995 - Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports (Tennis) Coaching: The YMCA College of Physical Education - Chennai, Tamil Nadu. India. 

September 1989 - Certificate in Yoga, Zion College of Physical Education. Cuddapah. AP. India.