Aaron Jinks
Nuneaton,Leicestershire
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Tennis Coach with 5 years of experience in the sports industry, specializing in player development, team management, and performance analysis. Known for strong communication skills and the ability to motivate individuals and teams to achieve peak performance. Proficient in leveraging data analysis and sports software to enhance training outcomes and strategic planning. Adaptable and goal-oriented, with a passion for continuous improvement and contributing to dynamic, high-performance environments across a variety of roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Tennis Coach
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, Yorkshire
2022.09 - 2025.06
- Coached university-level tennis players as lead coach from September 2022 to August 2024.
- Served as head coach for Beckett Sport Junior Program, overseeing coaching strategies and player development.
- Planned sessions collaboratively with coaches to ensure delivery of relevant content.
- Maintained consistent coaching standards through coordination with fellow coaches.
- Provided individual feedback to players at the end of each term and during sessions.
- Communicated with parents regarding player progress throughout the terms.
- Led tennis coaching during school holiday camps, collaborating with multi-sport coaches.
- Designed game plans for top male and female players based on performance data.
- Worked as an assistant coach/ hitting partner for Cultiv8 Tennis Academy, providing support on trips away with players in both of these roles.
Data Entry
TennisViz
Leeds, North Yorkshire
2023.04 - 2024.10
- Collected accurate data from live-streamed tennis matches to enhance performance analysis.
- Maintained high-quality standards while inputting data rapidly.
- Generated performance characteristics and profiles to support professional athlete development.
- Verified data consistency against hawk-eye technology to ensure reliability.
- Reported technical issues with collection and streaming software to team leader for prompt resolution.
Data Statistician
IBM UK Ltd
Wimbledon
2023.07 - 2024.07
- Worked as a data entry statistician for the IBM team at the Wimbledon Championships.
- Worked as a member of a three person team and individually to ensure accurate data collection.
- Selected from over 400 applicants for the role.
- Ensured that all members of my team were focused throughout, notifying superiors of any disciplinary issues that occurred.
- Collected accurate data as it was being published on live television around the world, where any mistake was noticed instantaneously.
- Worked under high pressure scenarios where technology was at fault, ensuring that data was still collected accurately and efficiently
Education
Master of Science - Sport Performance Analysis
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 2024.09 -
Bachelor of Science - Science of Sports Performance
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Sport
Loughborough College
Loughborough 2019.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs -
The Market Bosworth School
Nuneaton 2014.09 - 2019.07
Skills
- Sport science knowledge
- One-On-One coaching expertise
- Match strategy planning
- Team management
- Organisation
- Racket stringing
- Proficient in time management
- Data analytics
- Analysis software
- Communication
- Ethical judgement
- Peer organisation
- Stress resilience
Timeline
Master of Science - Sport Performance Analysis
Leeds Beckett University
2024.09 -
Data Statistician
IBM UK Ltd
2023.07 - 2024.07
Data Entry
TennisViz
2023.04 - 2024.10
Tennis Coach
Leeds Beckett University
2022.09 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Science - Science of Sports Performance
Leeds Beckett University
2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Sport
Loughborough College
2019.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs -
The Market Bosworth School
2014.09 - 2019.07