Garrett Pekar
Head Tennis Coach at Vandegrift High School- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Elite Professional
USPTA & PTRMay, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Vandegrift High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Tennis Coach
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Sep 2020 - Present
Head Coach of the varsity and junior varsity boys and girls tennis teams at Vandegrift High School. Go Vipers! Head Coach of the varsity and junior varsity boys and girls tennis teams at Vandegrift High School. Go Vipers!
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Hutto Tennis Academy
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Hutto, Texas, United States
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Director Of Tennis
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Jan 2020 - Present
The Hutto Tennis Academy is the premier tennis training organization in Hutto, Texas. From high-performance competitive junior group clinics to beginner-friendly children's groups to adult drills and mixers to challenge ladders, tennis camps and tournaments, we strive to offer excellent tennis experiences to Taylor and the surrounding cities. Our goal is to create a vibrant culture of tennis-lovers in Taylor and help facilitate events and organized play to develop and maintain a thriving community where veterans and beginners, young and old, can improve their skills and grow in the game together. Show less
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Taylor Tennis Academy
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Taylor, Texas
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Director Of Tennis
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Jun 2012 - Present
The Taylor Tennis Academy is the premier tennis training organization in Taylor, Texas. From high-performance competitive junior group clinics to beginner-friendly children's groups to adult drills and mixers to challenge ladders, tennis camps and tournaments, we strive to offer excellent tennis experiences to Taylor and the surrounding cities. Our goal is to create a vibrant culture of tennis-lovers in Taylor and help facilitate events and organized play to develop and maintain a thriving community where veterans and beginners, young and old, can improve their skills and grow in the game together. Show less
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Pekar & Sons
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Granger, Texas
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Farmhand/Heavy Equipment Operator
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Jan 2000 - Present
All things agriculture. Plowing, Fertilizing, Planting, Spraying, Harvesting, Hauling, Shredding, and Tilling. Tractor and vehicle maintenance and repair. John Deere and CAT/Challenger tractors. Long hours. All outdoor work, all heavy lifting. All things agriculture. Plowing, Fertilizing, Planting, Spraying, Harvesting, Hauling, Shredding, and Tilling. Tractor and vehicle maintenance and repair. John Deere and CAT/Challenger tractors. Long hours. All outdoor work, all heavy lifting.
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Head Tennis Professional
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Nov 2014 - May 2018
Certified USPTA Elite Professional specializing in adult and junior development through group and private lessons, clinics, and camps for all ages and ability levels. High performance specialist. Quickstart (10andUnder) specialist. Cardio Tennis specialist. USTA Certified Tournament Director. Racket Stringer. Certified USPTA Elite Professional specializing in adult and junior development through group and private lessons, clinics, and camps for all ages and ability levels. High performance specialist. Quickstart (10andUnder) specialist. Cardio Tennis specialist. USTA Certified Tournament Director. Racket Stringer.
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St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Tennis Coach
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Jan 2014 - May 2018
Head Coach of the varsity and junior varsity boys and girls tennis teams at St. Dominic Savio High School. Go Eagles! Head Coach of the varsity and junior varsity boys and girls tennis teams at St. Dominic Savio High School. Go Eagles!
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Assistant Tennis Professional
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Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
Assisted with programming, graphic design, and marketing off-court, while teaching private lessons and group classes to adult and junior players of all ages and ability levels on court. Also taught summer and holiday camps for juniors and adults. Assisted with programming, graphic design, and marketing off-court, while teaching private lessons and group classes to adult and junior players of all ages and ability levels on court. Also taught summer and holiday camps for juniors and adults.
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KUSJ / US 105 / Cumulus Radio
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Manager/Designer
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May 2011 - May 2012
Managed and created content, media, and articles for the KUSJ website on a daily basis. Also, designed and uploaded graphic elements and layouts for the site.
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On-Air Personality
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Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
"Intern D" on the US 105 Morning Show with Brenda Price and Eric Raines. Assistant producer and show preparation. Country music parody artist on Wednesdays.
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Temple Daily Telegram
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter/Photographer
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Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Gathered leads, conducted interviews, wrote and edited articles, and took photographs for stories appearing on Second Front of the newspaper. Gathered leads, conducted interviews, wrote and edited articles, and took photographs for stories appearing on Second Front of the newspaper.
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Education
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2008 - 2012
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Journalism
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