About Coach Azeez
Tennis Coach | PTR Certified | ITF Level 3 | Tennis Player | Fitness Coach
Professional Profile
I am a passionate and dedicated tennis professional with several years of experience in tennis coaching, player development, fitness training, and competitive tennis. I am committed to helping players of different ages and skill levels develop their technical abilities, physical fitness, confidence, discipline, and overall understanding of the game.
I hold a Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) certification and ITF Level 1 certification, alongside professional fitness and personal training qualifications. My coaching approach combines technical tennis instruction with physical conditioning, coordination, movement, and mental development.
Tennis Background & Achievements
I am an experienced competitive tennis player and have represented Ogun State, Nigeria, at a high level. I have achieved strong competitive results, including winning Gold and Silver medals at the 2024 National Sports Festival.
My competitive experience gives me a practical understanding of the demands of tennis and allows me to transfer real match experience and knowledge to the players I coach.
Coaching Experience
My coaching experience includes working with:
* Beginners and complete newcomers to tennis
* Children and junior players
* Intermediate and advanced players
* Adult recreational players
* Competitive players
* Players looking to improve fitness and movement for tennis
I focus on developing strong fundamentals, including forehand, backhand, serve, volley, footwork, coordination, positioning, consistency, and match awareness.
For younger players, I believe tennis should be introduced through fun, age-appropriate activities that develop coordination, balance, movement, confidence, and a love for the sport.
Coaching Philosophy
My coaching philosophy is based on discipline, patience, consistency, encouragement, and individual development. I believe every player is different, so I adapt my coaching methods according to the player’s age, ability, goals, and learning speed.
My objective is not only to teach players how to hit the ball, but also to help them become more confident, disciplined, physically prepared, and mentally stronger athletes.
Additional Skills
In addition to tennis coaching, I have experience in:
* Personal training and fitness instruction
* Strength and conditioning
* Functional training
* Tennis-specific fitness
* Injury-prevention exercises
* Player motivation and development
* Group coaching
* Junior development
Professional Objective
My goal is to continue developing as a high-level tennis professional while contributing positively to the academy through quality coaching, player development, professionalism, teamwork, and a strong commitment to the growth of the sport.
I am particularly interested in contributing to the development of junior players and competitive athletes, while also providing quality coaching experiences for recreational and adult players.
