2023-to-date
Tennis Professional at then Randy Ross Tennis Center - CO, USA
- Creates and lead private, semi-private and group lessons with junior and senior players as well as coaching within existing programs (Junior Development program, Junior Excellence program, High school Program, Adult Programs)
- Implements individualized training plans for immediate and long-term player development via assessment of physical, technical and psychological abilities of the player
2022-2023
NCAA Division I Assistant Coach at the University of South Florida - FL, USA
- Facilitated an interactive learning environment, assisting the head coach in planning and leading individual and group training sessions
- Motivated players individually and on a team level, guiding them to reach their potential through meaningful and respectful relationships with a person-centered approach
- Turn around season achieving team ranking of 55 out of 340 DI tennis programs in the country
- Led monthly kid’s clinics providing free instruction to the Tampa tennis community
2018-2019
Tennis Summer Camp Coach at the University of South Florida - FL, USA
- Created and led training, teaching tennis to players aged 9-17 from various backgrounds and skill levels
Playing Career
2015-2019
NCAA Division I student-athlete at the University of South Florida - FL, USA
- As a team, won American Athletic Conference Championship (2017), finalists (2019)
- Ranked 88 in ITA college doubles rankings (2019)
- AAC Player of the week (2019), American All-Conference Team (2018), singles champion at Roberta Alison Classic (2018), doubles champion at Rice Invitational (2017), Bedford Cup Sportsmanship Award (2016)
2012-2015
Professional Tennis Player based at Riaan Venter Tennis Academy - South Africa
- WTA singles ranking of 917
- ITF Junior ranking of 395
- Ranked 11 in South Africa in the women’s singles category as a junior
- National ranking of 1 in Botswana
2024
GPTCA B-Level International Coach
2023-2024
WTA Coach Inclusion Program
2022
GPTCA C-Level International Coach
Academic
2019
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of South Florida, USA
2020-2022
Customer Service Representative at Digitec Galaxus
- Resolved customer service issues for E-commerce while communicating and coordinating between more than 10 internal departments
- Organized workshops and team goals such as ‘Building Healthy Habits’ and ‘Self Acceptance’
- Mentored new employees offering technical, practical, and communication support, ensuring smooth onboarding process
2018-2019
University of South Florida Leadership Academy
- Nominated for selective program exploring important aspects of leadership such as communication, conflict management, accountability, emotional intelligence and self-reflection
- Organized a leadership summit, facilitating peers in an interactive workshop based on the program
Vanja Klaric
Email: vanjaklaric12@gmail.com
