Chris Samuel
Program Manager at USTA Northern California- Claim this Profile
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Carl Bergquist
Chris' passion for tennis is like a black hole...never ending! Chris knows one word when it comes to tennis. Growth! Chris' was a visionary when introducing Cardio Tennis in the NW. Starting with no students and currently hosting multiple classes with upwards of 30 students! She was the heart behind getting Ralleyball youth tennis going in the NW and if that wasn't enough...catapults’ players to high school districts and beyond! Chris' passion, energy, and especially organization and outreach have few peers!
Carl Bergquist
Chris' passion for tennis is like a black hole...never ending! Chris knows one word when it comes to tennis. Growth! Chris' was a visionary when introducing Cardio Tennis in the NW. Starting with no students and currently hosting multiple classes with upwards of 30 students! She was the heart behind getting Ralleyball youth tennis going in the NW and if that wasn't enough...catapults’ players to high school districts and beyond! Chris' passion, energy, and especially organization and outreach have few peers!
Carl Bergquist
Chris' passion for tennis is like a black hole...never ending! Chris knows one word when it comes to tennis. Growth! Chris' was a visionary when introducing Cardio Tennis in the NW. Starting with no students and currently hosting multiple classes with upwards of 30 students! She was the heart behind getting Ralleyball youth tennis going in the NW and if that wasn't enough...catapults’ players to high school districts and beyond! Chris' passion, energy, and especially organization and outreach have few peers!
Carl Bergquist
Chris' passion for tennis is like a black hole...never ending! Chris knows one word when it comes to tennis. Growth! Chris' was a visionary when introducing Cardio Tennis in the NW. Starting with no students and currently hosting multiple classes with upwards of 30 students! She was the heart behind getting Ralleyball youth tennis going in the NW and if that wasn't enough...catapults’ players to high school districts and beyond! Chris' passion, energy, and especially organization and outreach have few peers!
Experience
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USTA Northern California
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Nov 2011 - Present
I'm well known for my customer service and knowledge of tennis-related topics. Promote, consult, train, and assist key partners in hosting events and tournaments. Able to solve new system issues and resolve with National staff. Double the growth of recreational players from 2021 to 2022. Educate players, parents, and coaches on regulation changes. Previously consulted with local leaders to develop and manage youth tennis leagues. Previously promoted and developed the growth of tennis in Santa Clara County (South Bay Area). Responsible for sustained growth in membership and programs for the greater San Jose area - the 3rd largest city in California. Created positive relationships with industry partners including schools, parks, and youth organizations. Show less
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Aces Tennis
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Renton WA
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Store Manager & Program Director
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Aug 2010 - Oct 2011
Supervised store staff and guided instructors. Improved customer and vendor relationships resulting in 20% increase over previous year. Added Junior Team Tennis, expanded Adult League participation, and revamped Junior Lesson Program. Coached teams and led Cardio Tennis program. Supervised store staff and guided instructors. Improved customer and vendor relationships resulting in 20% increase over previous year. Added Junior Team Tennis, expanded Adult League participation, and revamped Junior Lesson Program. Coached teams and led Cardio Tennis program.
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Racquet Training Center at Sand Point
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Spectator Sports
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Tennis Instructor
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2011
Instructed Cardio Tennis and private lesson. Well-known for enthusiasm and energy. Cross-marketing with Aces Tennis and introduced students to USTA League Tennis. Instructed Cardio Tennis and private lesson. Well-known for enthusiasm and energy. Cross-marketing with Aces Tennis and introduced students to USTA League Tennis.
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Varsity Tennis Coach
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Aug 2007 - Aug 2010
Managed a no-cut boys and girls program. Trained and supervised JV Coach and volunteers. Enhanced off court program with conditioning, agility, mental toughness, and match strategy sessions. Started summer tennis camp program to increase player development. Coached 2010 4A Girls State Doubles Champions. Managed a no-cut boys and girls program. Trained and supervised JV Coach and volunteers. Enhanced off court program with conditioning, agility, mental toughness, and match strategy sessions. Started summer tennis camp program to increase player development. Coached 2010 4A Girls State Doubles Champions.
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Event Coordinator, Bookkeeper, & Cardio Tennis Instructor
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Sep 2005 - Jun 2010
Planned, organized, and promoted special events at the club. Managed customer accounts, updated accounting system, reconciled bank accounts,prepared billings, and updated web site. Prepared special reports as needed. Started Cardio Tennis program, motivated students, and increased particiipation. Directly responsible for two newspaper articles focusin on the Cardio Tennis program. Planned, organized, and promoted special events at the club. Managed customer accounts, updated accounting system, reconciled bank accounts,prepared billings, and updated web site. Prepared special reports as needed. Started Cardio Tennis program, motivated students, and increased particiipation. Directly responsible for two newspaper articles focusin on the Cardio Tennis program.
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Tennis Instructor
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2009
Taught tennis FUNdamentals to youth and adults. Utilized games based approach to instruction. Taught tennis FUNdamentals to youth and adults. Utilized games based approach to instruction.
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(USTA) United States Tennis Association
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Tennis Coordinator, NW WA & British Columbia
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Feb 2000 - Jun 2005
Liaison for Diversity, Wheelchair, & Special Populations. Promoted tennis, marketed programs, coordinated events, trained PE teachers, and managed volunteers for the NW WA and British Columbia areas. Liaison for Diversity, Wheelchair, & Special Populations. Promoted tennis, marketed programs, coordinated events, trained PE teachers, and managed volunteers for the NW WA and British Columbia areas.
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Education
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San Diego City College
AA, Psychology