DRAGAN NESIC, USPTA
dragan.nesic@gmail.com
(440) 668-8146
10365 Glen Circle Apt 202
Twinsburg, OH 44087
TENNIS & SPORT PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Personable and Friendly · Experienced · Goal-oriented
CAREER SUMMARY
Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and energetic sport professional. Teacher of physical education and sports with more than 30 years of experience working with children in Europe and the US building successful athletes. Talented in understanding and motivating students and players by creating a positive and motivating experience. Versatile Sports Instructor proficient and experienced in tennis, skiing, volleyball, soccer, rugby, swimming and wind surfing.
Personalized Coaching
Sports medicine
Health and Wellness Management
Human anatomy
Weight Management
Fitness & fitness equipment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007 – Present - Owner and Director, Nesic Tennis Training Inc. Aurora OH (Dragan Tennis LLC)
Follow USPTA and USTA guidelines for teaching professionals.
Designed programs for all level players, from juniors to adults based on best practices.
Implemented programs and techniques which helped beginners to become USTA ranked players.
Create marketing programs which attracts clients, including flyers and newsletters.
Created new teaching tools and methods to increase effectiveness of time and effort.
Use slow motion videos, cameras, computers and tennis teaching software.
Analyze and record student progress with careful attention to detail.
Plan and implement lessons for groups and individuals.
Perform racket stringing.
Maintain billing and bookkeeping.
Trained and hired assistants.
Prepare individuals for competitive tournaments by:
Organizing weekly tournaments (round robin) in city parks, for game ready novice players who need experience in familiar settings, to step up on official staged court.
Teaching meditative techniques, breading patterns, behavior control, attention span increase, positive mind set, positive outlook, self-control, dealing with destruction, visualization, nutrition, hydration, rhythm, how to love the tennis and games.
Comparative analyses with ATP - WTA Pro champions.
Friendly and professional approach made highly satisfied players, parents and staff resulting in long term student enrollment and participation.
2012-2013 - Junior Program Professional. Wembley Club, Chagrin Falls, OH
Planned and organized drills for various age groups of juniors, group and private, and personalized lessons.
Coached and assisted USTA teams, boys and girls category, to play their best and achieve consistent performance in competition.
Worked individually with each player on improving technique, strategies and positive outlook.
2011- 2012 - Junior Program Director, Holbrook Club, Chagrin Falls, OH
Scheduled and planned for summer clinics.
Designed, planned and instructed group and private lessons.
Created marketing materials for club website.
2010 - 2011 - Junior Program Tennis Pro, Cleveland Racquet Club, Cleveland, OH
Planned and instructed lessons and drills for beginner, intermediate, and advanced groups.
Travel and coach travel team players for USTA tournament play.
Designed, planned and instructed private lessons.
Increased participation in junior program 20%.
2001 – 2007 - Tennis Assistant Pro, Oakwood Country Club, Cleveland OH
Planned and instructed group lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced juniors and adults, increasing participation in the tennis programs by 25%.
Planned and lead men’s and lady’s drills.
Conducted private lessons.
Assisted with organizing and running club tournaments.
Assisted in planning and running summer tennis camp.
Conducted racket stringing.
Assisted with indoor court and outdoor clay court maintenance.
Scheduled lessons and court times.
Played singles and doubles with the club members.
Assisted Inter Club Competitions for men and women.
2002 – 2007 - Twinsburg Parks and Recreation Department, Twinsburg, OH
Designed programs for all level players, adults and juniors both in groups and individuals.
Developed summer tennis programs.
Increased program members and participation by 25%.
Developed all teaching tools for each program level.
Created marketing materials for programs.
2004 – 2005 - Head Coach Varsity Tennis Team - Girls, Twinsburg City School District
Increased participation by 40%.
Increased school’s awareness of tennis team through visibility in Local media.
Team members became Tennis Assistants through the City Parks & Recreation program
Several team members continued on to play Collegiate tennis and became members of clubs in USTA adult leagues.
2005 - 2007 - Head Coach Varsity Tennis Team - Boys, Twinsburg City School District
Coached Boys’ Varsity team.
Increased interest in tennis.
Maintained winning record 70% of games.
Strengthened and unified team.
Improved visibility in local media.
Improved communication with athletic department.
2000 Season - Girls Tennis Coach JV, Brecksville Broadview Heights City Schools, OH
Girls Junior Varsity team
Undefeated season 16:0.
Coached students, advanced technique and strategy.
Encouraged and prepared younger players to participate in Varsity team.
1999 - 2000 - Tennis Pro, Broadview Heights Recreation Board, OH
Designed and operated tennis and volleyball programs.
Helped design new year-round program for parks and recreation center.
Popularized program through fun lessons and affordable prices.
Excellent communication with Recreation Department Management and employees.
1997 - 1999 - Assistant Tennis Pro, Arun’s Tennis Academy, OH
Instructed group and private lessons for juniors and adults.
Used reward system to attract new junior players, Stickers, drinks, cards.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Teacher of Physical Education and Sport
University of Nis, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Nis, Serbia
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
USPTA - Certified Tennis Professional P2
ISIA - Ski Instructor and Referee
FIVB - Volleyball Coach and Referee
CPR and First Aid – Certified
NETA - National Exercise Trainer