Building a career in tennis industry

It is not mandatory for everyone to make a career in the field of science and technology. Not everybody is meant to pursue desk jobs, and there is nothing wrong with it. People should think outside the box, and recognize what their strong suit is.

For example, some people are born to be sports players and though it may sound very surprising, the sports industry is no less rewarding that any other. One of the sports that offer great opportunities in terms of career prospective is tennis.

Most people begin to play this sport with the idea of developing a hobby or to stay fit. But if a person turns out to be exceptionally good at this game, he must take a step forward, and try to build a career out of it.

Being a part of tennis industry doesn’t mean that everyone has to become the next Maria Sharapova, or Roger Federer. Even if you are not able to make it to such great heights, there are so many other promising options in this field. 

For example, you could end up becoming a trainer in private tennis societies or become an instructor at school or college level. The career option of a trainer is best for those, who are good teachers. If you feel that giving instructions to others and helping others improve their gaming skills is something you would be best at, you must try out to become a trainer.

But for that, it is recommended to start early. The earlier one starts practicing, the better shot he will have at securing a lucrative career. Even if you were not very sporty as a kid, it is never too late to work for your goals. The first step into building a career in this industry is to enroll in one of the tennis clubs in Connecticut. This place has many good tennis clubs, and under the guidance of instructors, you can hone your game skills.

Depending on your passion and how quickly you are able to learn you can then become a USPTA-certified professional. With this certification in your hands, great opportunities will come looking after you. This certification means you are qualified to be an instructor and have been through practical and theoretical tests. After this you can become a part-time teacher or a high school coach or work in private training centers.

Why Maria Sharapova is the role model for young players?

Professional tennis player Maria Sharapova has many qualities, which makes her a great role model. Aspirants, who want to become professional tennis playes, can learn many things from her.

She recently won French Open defeating Romanian player Simona Halep by 6-4 6-7 6-4. It was her second French Open title. She has won 32 Women's Tennis Association (WTA) singles titles. In these titles, five are Grand Slam singles. This right-handed player made her professional debut at the age of 17 in 2004.

She started playing tennis at the tender age of four. She got the first training in this sport from a Russian coach Yuri Yutkin. Then she trained at the Rick Macci Tennis Academy. At the age of just 13, she won Eddie Herr International Junior Championships in the girls' 16 division in 2000. In 2005, she became first Russian woman to hold the world No. 1 ranking. She won a silver medal in Summer Olympic Games 2012 in women's singles.

Her game has an aggressive touch and she uses powerful forehand and backhand. She is very fast on the court considering her height. Her serve shots are powerful whether it is first or second serve. She plays good on the hard and grass courts. Over the years, she has improved her game and now she plays good on clay court. She has won many awards and made many records. She is been ESPY Best Female Tennis Player in 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2012.

She has been a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 2007. It is concerned with the Chernobyl Recovery and Development Programme. She donated 210,000 US dollars for this project and 50,000 US dollars for Beslan school hostage crisis victims. She raised money for the Florida Hurricane Relief Fund. For her charity works, she has Maria Sharapova Foundation.

Young player can learn many things from her career and life. Her successful career shows that learning from a young age helps a lot in future years. One can get outdoor or indoor tennis lessons in Stamford CT or any city. She shows that hard work and dedication can take your career to a new level. She works a lot for charity and donates for various causes. A portion of all proceeds from her candy line Sugarpova, goes to her charity foundation.

She suffered from a shoulder injury and most people though that after the surgery, her career was over. She was out of the court for almost a year. However, she made a great comeback after surgery and won various matches.