Experience
2007: Developed Kellyjonestennis.com
Developing plans and strategies for families with high-level junior tennis players.
Coaching: Mardy Fish-Currently ranked #40 ATP Tour
Heidi El Tabakh-Currently ranked #420 WTA Tour
Courtney Vernon-Currently ranked #900 WTA Tour
Several Top Sectional and Nationally ranked juniors
2006: Coach of Jesse Witten, Tim Smyczek, Brendan Evans, Rubin Gonzales
Traveling and Training players at Challengers and ITF Futures events. Responsible for players physical, mental and technical development. Training regularly at Saddlebrook Resort.
2005: Professional Coach of Xavier Malisse
Won his first ATP Singles Title
2002-2004: Professional Coach of Mardy Fish ATP World #17
Ranking rose from ATP #105 to ATP #17
2000-2004: Director of Tennis Programs Four Bridges Country Club
Organized Club Tennis Functions. Created and implemented comprehensive social, recreational and competitive programs.
1996-1997: Professional Coach of Alex O’Brien ATP #33 Singles
1998-2003: USTA National Coach
Responsibilities:
? Managed a yearly operational budget of $100,000+ for camps, coach’s workshops and office expenses.
? Identified the best young American players in a specific geographical area.
? Aided in the development of Top Junior Players.
? Designed developmental plans for selected players.
? Worked closely with players, coaches and parents to facilitate in training and development.
? Organized and conducted numerous Training Camps for Top players.
? Traveled throughout the area to visit player’s in their hometowns.
? Consulted for top junior programs in the Midwest.
? Traveled to tournaments throughout the country to study and scout the best players.
? Managed Teams of players to play international events all over the world.
? Implemented Coaching Education presentations.
? Developed and Coached:
Rajeev Ram-#1 National Ranking Boys 18’s
Tim Smyczek- 2005 Wimbledon Semifinalist Boys 18’s
Courtney Vernon #10 National Ranking Girls 18’s
Ruben Gonzales-#4 National Ranking Boy’s 14’s
Taylor Marable # 9 National Ranking Girls 14’s
Playing Experience:
1982-1986: 4 time All-American ? Pepperdine University
1984-1985: 2 time NCAA Doubles Champion
1984: Olympic Team
1988: Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Finalist
1989: ATP Tour Singapore Singles Champion
1990: ATP Tour Singapore Singles Champion
1992: ATP Tour #1 Doubles Ranking October
1992: US Open Doubles Finalist
1992: Australian Open Doubles Finalist
1993: Australian Open Round of 16 Singles
1994: World Team Tennis Player of the Year
1997: ATP Tour Doubles Winner St. Polten
1984-1997: Grand Slams Played
14 US Opens, 12 Wimbledons, 11 Australian Opens, 8 French Opens
Education:
1982-1986: Pepperdine University
Associations:
1998-2006: United States Professional Tennis Registry
1998-2007: United States Professional Tennis Association
Personal:
Married to Tami Whitlinger-Jones a former Top 40 WTA Tour Tennis Player and Director of Tennis at Four Bridges Country Club. Her Uncle, John Whitlinger, is the Men’s Head Tennis Coach at Stanford University. Sister Kim Jones is former Top 25 WTA Tour Professional Tennis Player and the present Head Women’s Tennis Coach at the University of Cincinnati.
