Certified USPTA Tennis and PCI Pickleball Instructor

George Vorobyev

** ******** ***, *********** • Union County, NJ

*********@*****.*** • 347-***-****

Professional Profile

A lifelong athlete, educator, and innovator, I bring over few decades of coaching and competitive sports experience across Ukraine, Israel, and the United States. With a MBA Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and a USPTA, and PCI certification, I blend technical precision with a deeply empathetic coaching style. Now an active volunteer pickleball instructor at the YMCA of Westfield, I'm passionate about fostering inclusive, community-oriented instruction, using creative sensory cues and structured lesson design to build confidence, joy, and skill in learners of all ages and abilities.

Objective

Experienced and empathetic tennis and pickleball coach with a lifelong commitment to youth development, inclusive instruction, and community-building. Seeking to contribute technical expertise, creative lesson planning, and positive leadership as a Pickleball Instructor.

Certifications

·USPTA Tennis Certification – Received 2007

·Pickleball Coaching Certification (PCI) – Received 2025

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Professional Coaching Experience

Volunteer Pickleball Instructor

Springfield, NJ • 2022–Present

·Lead beginner and intermediate pickleball sessions for adults and youth

·Use creative cues and adapted instruction to enhance player enjoyment and development

·Help foster an inclusive, encouraging environment aligned with YMCA values

Tennis Coach

Brooklyn, NY • 2001–2009

·Provided private and group lessons for diverse age groups

·Mentored aspiring junior players using structured programs

·Co-founded and led summer tennis camp for approximately 15 children

·Emphasized technique, agility, and mental focus across ability levels

Player-Coach – Tennis

Maccabi Sports Club, Rishon LeZion, Israel • 1995–1999

·Competed in national leagues while mentoring youth and adult players

·Developed training programs and coached club members in strategy and footwork

Skills & Instructional Strengths

·Adaptive lesson planning for kids, teens, and adults

·Instructional creativity using metaphor and sensory cues

·Strong background in competitive tennis and recreational pickleball

·Inclusive coaching for learners with special health needs

·Values-driven leadership rooted in empathy and encouragement

Competitive Tennis Experience

KPI Student Tennis Team No.1

Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine • 1977–1982

Sports Club of the Army

Ukraine • 1974–1976

Sports Club “Dynamo”

Kyiv, Ukraine • 1972–1974

Children’s and Youth Sports School – Tennis

Kyiv, Ukraine • 1965–1972

Education

Master of Computer Science, MBA

Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine • 1977–1982

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