Get to know me

Specific expertise with highly competitive youth or adult tennis players that advance to the next level of success. Personal Trainer with 7+ years of health and wellness experience across multiple fitness centers.

Key skills

Exercise planning, safety awareness, gameplay insights, behavioral improvements, individual and group instructions, motivational leadership style

QUALIFICATIONS

Worked individually with players struggling to enhance confidence and strengthen court skills

Mentored youth on proper Tennis techniques and taught valuable life lessons and sportsmanship through the game

Improved the serving and training techniques of players in individual and group settings

Possess a proven track record in helping clients achieve fitness goals through customized exercise programs

Courses

ITF Course Level 2 | Brazil

International Workshop with Carl Maes | Brazil 2017

Summer internship | Académie de Tennis Watermael-Boitsfort | Belgium 2015

Coach Course | Academia Sánchez-Casal | Barcelona 2015

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Clube Curitibano

Fitness Coach

September 2019 – May 2022

  • Proper physical conditioning of the high-performance athletes for maximum endurance, health and safety
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition
  • Coached established tennis players in advanced game techniques and competition
  • Instructed group tennis lessons
  • Attended trips to tennis tournaments and social events for club members

Athlete José Pereira

Fitness Coach

January 2019 – September 2019

  • Physical trainer of athlete José Pereira

  • Guided the outstanding player in the improvement and refinement of tennis techniques

  • Consistently improved tennis techniques by developing new training programs

Academia Pereira Tênis

Fitness Coach and Tennis Coach

June 2018 – September 2019

  • Proper physical conditioning of the high-performance athletes

  • Prepared practice plans and game plans

  • Teaching the fundamentals of tennis through a cohesive and game-filled lesson plan

  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork

Marco Silva Academia de Tênis

Fitness Coach and Tennis Coach

January 2013 – December 2014

  • Proper physical conditioning of the high-performance athletes
  • Design personalized programs for athletes to achieve optimal results

Frequently asked questions

Please contact us at felipe@felipebernardi.com to schedule and receive more information about prices and payment methods.

Make sure to bring items like water bottles, sunglasses if your court’s in a sunny area, and a snack for either before or after your practice.

Lessons will continue in light rain and will only be canceled in the event of heavy/constant rain making the courts unplayable. In the event of heavy constant rain a decision will be made 15 minutes before the start of a session and a make up class will be run at an alternate date.

Of course! All new students are required to have a trial hit with the coach before entering the coaching program. This trial gives coaches the opportunity to grade players and place them into a class that is suitable to their current abilities.

Yes! Your coach can come to any court of your choice.

24-hour advance notice is required when cancelling an appointment. This allows the opportunity for someone else to schedule an appointment.

TENNIS, PADDLE AND PICKLEBALL. Ready To Play?

Felipe Bernardi offers several options for racquet sports, from tennis to pickleball to paddle tennis there is something for everyone.
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