Kirk Watari Mt. Pleasant, SC. 415-516-8048 CoachKirkTennis.com
OBJECTIVE
Restarting my tennis career in recent years has brought me a lot of joy sharing the game again, from teaching, to arranging socials, to competing Nationally and more. . Next steps include arranging trips for clients to experience more tennis socials, events, and tournaments, locally and around the world.
Tennis
2018-2022
Currently teaching approximately 30 tennis students ages 5-68 throughout the LCTA..Also currently competing on league teams in singles with a 16-5 record this season.. Coached FDHS boys and girls’ tennis teams from 2018-202.
Technology
1998-Present
Best Web Choice LLC- Principal
I own a full-service web and app company and serve the USAF and businesses nationally.
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I own a full-service web and app company and serve the USAF and businesses nationally.
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Tennis
1981-1998
1996-1998 – Director of Tennis Rancho Solano Country Club in Fairfield, CA. Managed 16 court facility. Set up all lessons, hired assistants, ran pro tournaments, owned a pro-shop, sponsored by Wilson sports and organized group tours to resorts throughout the US and the Caribbean.
1994-96 – B&B Manager & Head Pro Mendocino Tennis Club & Lodge, Mendocino, CA. Director of 3-court Tennis resort and pro-shop, plus Co-managed and lived on site to run 3-acre Bed & Breakfast operation. Sold club memberships, owned a pro-shop, booked rentals, hiring, promotions, managed cleaning staff and contractors, created advertising campaigns for the resort with Inside Tennis and Sunset magazine and other media. Coached MHS tennis. Marketed resort locally and SF Bay Area. Extensive relations with vendors, city officials, and local paper. Mendocino news columnist.
1992- 1994 -Head Pro for Discovery Bay Athletic Club, Discovery Bay, CA. Built 200 student junior program and activated full time calendar of events for 14 adult socials programs, Coached eight Bay Area Lady League Teams. Senior verifier for National Tennis Rating Program. Columnist for Discovery Bay Clipper and Clayton Pioneer papers. Operated pro-shop and sponsored by Wilson and Gamma Sports. Coached Liberty H.S. Boys Tennis team.
1991-1992- Assistant Pro- Glen Eagles Country Club Dallas, TX.
1990-1991- Assistant Pro- Johnson Ranch Racquet Club, Roseville, CA.
1989-1990- Assistant Coach- Indiana State Tennis Men’s & Women’s teams.
1987-1989- Assistant Pro- LCAC Lake County, WI. Created Tennis camp with 125 campers. Organized charitable events for Make a Wish, Zoological Society and Guys and Gals Gala. Extensive tournament competition experience during these years as well.
1985-1987- Graduate of Tennis Tech Tennis Academy in Tyler, TX. Leading program that trained players how to make a career in Tennis industry. 100 tennis players from around the globe went through this program with me creating lifelong connections and opportunities. Summer coach at the Town Club in Whitfish Bay WI 1986. Camp Coach Curry College MA. Summer 1985
1981 & 1984- College Player at Bellevue College in Washington state.
Tennis highlights: Taught 1000s of students from around the globe ages 2-82 inner city youths to country club kids to biz professionals. Coached college tennis for ISU. Tennis Director for Norwegian Cruise Lines during the 90s. Guest tennis pro at numerous resorts from John Newcombe Tennis Ranch to Vic Braden Tennis in St. George UT to Super Clubs in Jamaica during the 90s. Wildwood Camp Director in Bridgton Maine during summers of 85-87.
1994-96 – B&B Manager & Head Pro Mendocino Tennis Club & Lodge, Mendocino, CA. Director of 3-court Tennis resort and pro-shop, plus Co-managed and lived on site to run 3-acre Bed & Breakfast operation. Sold club memberships, owned a pro-shop, booked rentals, hiring, promotions, managed cleaning staff and contractors, created advertising campaigns for the resort with Inside Tennis and Sunset magazine and other media. Coached MHS tennis. Marketed resort locally and SF Bay Area. Extensive relations with vendors, city officials, and local paper. Mendocino news columnist.
1992- 1994 -Head Pro for Discovery Bay Athletic Club, Discovery Bay, CA. Built 200 student junior program and activated full time calendar of events for 14 adult socials programs, Coached eight Bay Area Lady League Teams. Senior verifier for National Tennis Rating Program. Columnist for Discovery Bay Clipper and Clayton Pioneer papers. Operated pro-shop and sponsored by Wilson and Gamma Sports. Coached Liberty H.S. Boys Tennis team.
1991-1992- Assistant Pro- Glen Eagles Country Club Dallas, TX.
1990-1991- Assistant Pro- Johnson Ranch Racquet Club, Roseville, CA.
1989-1990- Assistant Coach- Indiana State Tennis Men’s & Women’s teams.
1987-1989- Assistant Pro- LCAC Lake County, WI. Created Tennis camp with 125 campers. Organized charitable events for Make a Wish, Zoological Society and Guys and Gals Gala. Extensive tournament competition experience during these years as well.
1985-1987- Graduate of Tennis Tech Tennis Academy in Tyler, TX. Leading program that trained players how to make a career in Tennis industry. 100 tennis players from around the globe went through this program with me creating lifelong connections and opportunities. Summer coach at the Town Club in Whitfish Bay WI 1986. Camp Coach Curry College MA. Summer 1985
1981 & 1984- College Player at Bellevue College in Washington state.
Tennis highlights: Taught 1000s of students from around the globe ages 2-82 inner city youths to country club kids to biz professionals. Coached college tennis for ISU. Tennis Director for Norwegian Cruise Lines during the 90s. Guest tennis pro at numerous resorts from John Newcombe Tennis Ranch to Vic Braden Tennis in St. George UT to Super Clubs in Jamaica during the 90s. Wildwood Camp Director in Bridgton Maine during summers of 85-87.
EDUCATION
University of San Francisco- SF, CA.
Degree: BS, Applied Economics.
Tennis Technology Tennis Academy- Tyler, TX.
Degree: AAS, Recreation Management
Degree: BS, Applied Economics.
Tennis Technology Tennis Academy- Tyler, TX.
Degree: AAS, Recreation Management
LICENSES
USPTA & USPTR:($6,000,000 Liability Insurance), currently active in USTA Leagues and tournaments.
REFERENCES
Ample references available upon request. Please visit https://CoachKirkTennis.com