Don Wright, USPTA

2167 Astoria Cr. #403 Herndon, Va. 20170

703-868-1094 (cell) [email protected]

HIGHLIGHTS

-          27  years experience as a full time tennis professional.

-          USPTA certified and active in USPTA continuing education program.

-          Strong organizational skills and highly motivated.

-          A passion for the game of tennis and desire to share my knowledge.

-          Extensive racquet stringing experience, member USRSA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oakton Swim and Racquet Club                                                                                     2/2013-Current

Director of Tennis

·         Manage all aspects of large diverse tennis program.

Ida Lee Tennis Center, Leesburg, Va.                                                                             4/2010- 1/2013

·         Teaching Tennis Professional Adults and Juniors

Hidden Creek Country Club, Reston, Va.                                                                      12/2003– 12/2010

Director of Tennis, Head Tennis Professional

·         Manage all aspects of a year round tennis program at an upscale country club.

·         Overhauled entire instructional program into a tiered, level based system to specifically define players’ levels and create criteria and a plan for game improvement.

·         Oversee and train a staff of assistant teaching pros and pro shop attendants and summer camp instructors.

·         Work closely with membership department creating and managing events and programs to increase memberships at the facility.

Ashburn Farm Community, Ashburn Va.                                                                                      1/2003 - 11/2003

Tennis Director, Head Tennis Professional

·         Managed the tennis program for a large planned community in Loudoun County, implementing a diversified program for players of all ages and abilities.

Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion, Ashburn Va.                                                                               10/1990 - 9/2002

Racquet Sports Director, Head Tennis Professional

·         Created a diverse racquet sports program for a new multi-      

       sport athletic facility.

·         Developed instructional programs to encompass all ages and      

       levels of play.

·         Secured sanctioning for and administered USTA tournaments.

·         Promoted and organized tennis events benefiting local

       Charities and national “grow the game” tennis initiatives.

·         Trained all levels and ages of tennis players for competitive

        play and recreational enjoyment.

·         Initiated and directed acquisition of indoor tennis for the

       facility and managed programming for the indoor tennis bubble.

·         Managed a full time assistant professional and summer tennis  

       camp instructors.

·         Generated yearly budget for racquet program.

·         Oversaw programming and provided instruction for Racquetball

       and Squash programs.

English Turn Country Club, New Orleans La.                                                                                10/1988-12/1989

Head Tennis Director

·         Developed tennis program for New Orleans’ premier country club.

·         Developed budget for the tennis program.

·         Worked closely with club management on marketing and member promotions.

·         Responsible for maintenance of Har-tru courts.

·         Responsible for pro shop sales, management and racquet services.

White Cliffs Country Club, Plymouth Ma.                                                                                     5/1988-9/1988

Head Tennis Director

·         Directed summer tennis program, including organizing and supervising tournaments, lessons for adults and juniors, Har-Tru court maintenance, pro shop sales and special tennis functions.

·         Worked closely with marketing department to create special tennis events designed to increase the club’s exposure and attract members.

·         Instructed all levels of players in group and private lessons.

Maine Racquet and Fitness Club, Ellsworth, Maine                                                                     9/1987-5/1988

Co-Tennis Director

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Minor in Film Making and Film History

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, New York  1983 - 1987