Alisa Polishchuk - Coach
I've been playing tennis since I was nine, and over the years, I've learned invaluable lessons about resilience and perseverance. Every coach who instilled these values in me remains unforgettable, and I aspire to pass on the same lessons to my future students. The most important part of playing tennis is to make mistakes, get bruised knees, and get back up to keep trying.
I am currently attending Montclair State University, where I am pursuing a Bachelor in Psychology and a certificate in K-6 Education. I strive to integrate the lessons I learn in school into my coaching, enhancing my approach and using my education in every way I can.
My mission is to instill motivation, tenacity, and a love for the game in my students, helping them develop both on and off the court.
I speak English, Russian, and French fluently.
"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does—that makes you a winner right there." - Novak Djokovic
Certifications
PTR Level 1 Certified
ITPA Certified
American Red Cross CEU (Adults, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED)
U.S safe sport Trained
Experience
Working at Fair Lawn Tennis Club and other coaching groups since 2019.
Studying psychology and education, utilizing experience and coursework to maintain healthy relationships with students and parents.
Teaching multilingual classes and effectively communicating with children who speak a foreign language.
Background in tutoring English and Mathematics, which developed my patience and knowledge in facilitating a successful learning environment for complex subjects and unfamiliar settings.
Prior work experience in a daycare facility, gaining experience and knowledge in handling children in vulnerable situations and providing care.
Part of the Tennis Prime family for the past 4 years, working in summer camps, winter camps, and year-round programs.
