ITF Travel Tennis Coach – Stephen Karman
Hi, my name is Stephen Karman, and I am a USTA and ITF travel tennis coach based in New York. With over 25 years of coaching experience, I have worked with many players, including my own two children, who competed at the highest USTA levels and went on to play Division 1 college tennis.
My passion for tennis started at age 12, and I dedicated my teenage years to competing nationally. As both a coach and a parent, I have guided players through the ITF and USTA pathways, helping them maximize their potential and achieve their goals, whether that’s playing Division 1 college tennis or pursuing a professional career.
I travel over 35 weeks a year with USTA and ITF players, providing personalized coaching, tournament travel support, and college recruitment assistance. My services are tailored to each player’s individual needs, including tournament scheduling and strategic development.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, feel free to contact me at:
📞 516-680-9004
📧 stephen.karman@gmail.com
Certifications:
- USPTA and USPTR certified, USPTR certified wheelchair instructor
- Red Cross certification in CPR and First Aid
- USTA Sports Science Competency Exam Level I
- Seeking USTA High Performance Coaching Program certification
- Attend numerous workshops and clinics for tennis instructors
Tennis Experience:
- John Jay College – 1996, Division 2, Winner of City and State Championship #1 Singles – Undefeated in Conference.
- Kingsborough Community College – 1995, Division 2, Second in State, and 11th in Nationals #2 Singles / #1 Doubles – Undefeated in Conference
- Ranked junior in the Eastern Tennis Association (ETA), Boys 18’s – top 30, Boys 16’s top 40. Sectional, national, and international tournament experience
- Volunteer for Tennis Smash (introductory tennis clinics prior to the U.S. Open and Breast Cancer Pro-Am Benefits.
Tournament Tennis Travel Coach……………………………….2001 to Present
- Travel Coach for junior tennis players at sectional, national, and ITF tournaments
- Critique player performance and discuss development needs with players instructors
- Responsible for coordination of tournament schedules, travel arrangements, meals and tournament entries
Roosevelt Island Racket Club, Roosevelt Island, NY………………1995 to 2003
Tennis Professional – worked for Bob Ingersole, Former Eastern Tennis Association President
- Conduct tennis clinics for students at all levels (drills, stroke production and strategy)
- Instructor for junior development program and summer camp
- Practice partner for numerous national and sectional ranked juniors and WTA touring pros
- Coordinated weekly adult tennis parties
Other…………………………………………………………. Various dates
- 2005 Zonals boys and girls 16’s eastern coach St. Louis, Mo.
- 2004 Junior Davis Cup boys 18’s eastern coach
- Metropolitan Tennis League – drill instructor, Long Island City 1997-2003
- Visiting Instructor for adult camp – Nike Tennis Camps Amherst, Mass. 2000, 2001
- Visiting tennis pro – instructor – Sandals Resorts, St. Lucia 2001, 2003, Jamaica 2005