Vladka
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Personal info
RESIDENCE
France
NATIONALITY
Czech
AGE
45
COACH SINCE
08-05-2011
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English
Excellent
Czech
Excellent
French
Good
German
Moderate
PLAYER EXPERIENCE
Former professional tennis player: Yes
 
Other results: Ranked among WTA Year-End top 8 doubles teams in 2007, 2011 & 2012. Winner of 5 WTA titles and finalist of another 13 WTA events (WTA Doha, WTA 1000 Cincinnati, etc). Competed at 32 Grand Slams - Semifinalist of US Open 2007, QF of Australian Open 2012 Doubles Wins over Azarenka, Halep, Kvitova, Pliskova, Jankovic, and other GS champs and world nr 1s. Managed my entire professional career on my own = coaching, scouting, analysis, tactics, logistics, finances, travels..
INTRODUCTION
Former WTA player and a current WTA Registered Coach with experience and expertise in tennis from variety of angles - player, coach, tactician, mentor, tourney organizer, TV commentator, and more. Highly-energetic, passionate tennis professional with a strong belief in quality in everything she does. Very communicative people person, on and off the court. Disciplined and organized, with a proven record of achieving goals and fulfilling potential throughout her tennis journey. Loves to lead by example and to inspire.
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May 2015 - Present

Co-coach, tactician and mentor of Barbora Krejcikova

Since May 2015 when Jana Novotna asked me to join forces I have been helping Barbora Krejcikova to develop her game and career - Barbora thus far achieved the following: 2021 Roland Garros Champion in singles and doubles, highest ranking in singles world #2, doubles world #1, Tokyo Olympics gold medalist, etc..

Jan 2019 - Present

Director of Player Services and ATP/WTA Relations at ATP Challenger / WTA125K tournaments in Karlsruhe, Germany

Organized and successfully with my 2 key colleagues ran ATP Challenger 2023 and 2019/2022/2022 WTA125K - all in Karlsruhe, Germany
In charge of Player services, Practice Desk, the entire hotel agenda - all reservations for 120 people, also in charge of implementing all ATP/WTA rules, Tennis UNO/ WTA UNO, anti-doping testing, Covid testing protocol. Overseeing physios, massage therapist, transportation and accreditation coordinators, etc. Closely daily cooperating with ATP/WTA supervisor on match scheduling, factsheet, any troubleshooting. Trained and lead a team of 5 members of the player services team.

Oct 2021 - Present

FullCourtTennis coach and analyst

Coach and analyst of tennis videos of players - cooperating with AO champion Brian Teacher

Mar 2015 - Jan 2018

Private expert tennis coach at KLTK - Royal Tennis Club, Stockholm, Sweden

Provided expert, high-quality coaching to junior and adult players at the leading Swedish tennis club.
I believe in detailed, yet overall approach to tennis development with focus on biomechanically clean technique, on understanding of the game, working on tactics while listening to the player and allowing her/him to enjoy and improve their game, regardless of their age or level, while staying injury free.

Oct 2014 - Feb 2020

Live TV Tennis Commentator and Tennis Writer

Commentated as a solo and as an expert commentator tennis tournaments on live television - WTA, ATP and Grand Slams - for Tennis TV, World feed and for British Eurosport and Eurosport International. (2014-2016)
Tennis writer for a leading Czech tennis magazine - Tennis Arena (until 2020)

May 2011 - Jun 2019

Tennis coach for 1.German Womenu2019s Bundesliga team - TCR Karlsruhe

Chosen by Markus Schur (former Fed Cup Captain for Germany and a ex-assistant coach of Stefi Graf) to on-court coach WTA players during the Bundesliga matches of TCR Karlsruhe team

EDUCATION
  • Master of Sports Leadership at Northeastern University Boston USA2014
  • BBA - International Business major and French minor and also played college tennis there nr 1 on Longhorns tennis team at University of Texas at Austin USA2002
  • PTR and USPTA coaching degrees at ATPWTA Pro Course London UK2014
Preferences & Specialties
I am available for: Coaching, Scouting talent, Giving presentations, Match analysis, Clinics, Radio / tv commentary, Brand promotion, Tournament organisation, Other opportunities
My job preferences: Head coach, Tennis coach, Tennis director, Private coach, Performance coach, Tennis manager, Tennis professional, College coach
Specialties: Technique, Motivation, Mental, Development, Analysis
Net salary:
Willing to: Travel for tournaments
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Target job locations:Europe, North America, Africa
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