
Our mission
diversity and Development in tennis
Accessibility and diversity
The Diversity Tennis School is open to all children, regardless of origin, gender, religion, worldview, disability, or prior sporting experience. Our comprehensive course offering aims to provide all children with equal opportunities in tennis and to inspire them with the joy of playing tennis at the Fronwald tennis facility in Zurich.
Focus on development promotion
Primary school age is considered a crucial phase for the development of motor and cognitive skills, which form an important foundation for physical and mental well-being later in life. Our concept includes targeted exercises and methods to promote these skills, based on the findings of current studies. These studies demonstrate the positive influence of regular exercise and targeted motor skills development on academic performance, the classroom climate, and children's socio-emotional competencies.
Team spirit and individual development
Our philosophy views tennis primarily as a team sport, where playful development, rather than competition, takes center stage. This approach allows children to learn the fundamentals of tennis in a supportive and friendly environment. Only when children are technically and emotionally ready to face the challenges of a singles match do they gradually transition to individual play.
Participatory training design
The coaches at our school focus on clearly defined, long-term training goals. A key component of our training concept is the active involvement of the children in the training process, which fosters their autonomy and independence. By considering their interests and wishes, we not only promote the intrinsic motivation of each child but also facilitate the learning of tennis techniques. This inclusive and child-centered approach ensures that the training is not only effective but also a motivating and enriching experience for the children.
Our team
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Kerem Kulu
BA Childhood Education, DOSB - Trainer C Competitive Sports & J+S ladder
Demographic information
Age 26
Birthday: June 22, 1999
Professional background
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2016 - 2018: Assistant coach, TC Rheinfelden
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2020 - 2022: TSB Sportpark Weil - Otterbach & Tennis park Badenweiler
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2022 - 2024: Tennis coach, TC Wehr
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2022 - 2024: Head Coach, TC Rheinfelden
Additional professional experience
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2018 - 2019: FSJ, Arche Noah Kindergarten, Nollingen
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2021: Orientation internship (4 weeks), Utzenfeld kindergarten
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2022: International professional experience, Weihermattenschule primary school, Badsäckingen
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2023: Professionalization internship (6 weeks) Utzenfeld kindergarten
Certificates and Qualifications
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2018: DOSB - Trainer C Competitive Sports
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2024: Bachelor of Arts in Childhood Education
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2024: J+S (Youth + Sports) leadership certificate
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kaan kulu
DOSB - Trainer C Competitive Sports & J+S ladder
Demographic information
Age: 28
Birthday: August 1st, 1997
Professional background
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2016 - 2018: Assistant coach, TC Rheinfelden (Baden)
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2017 - 2018: Tennis coach, TC Frick
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2018 - 2019: Tennis coach, Matchpoint Fuerteventura
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2019 - 2020: Head Coach, TC Illertissen & Dietenheim
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2020: Tennis coach (6 months), Incek Tennisplus, Ankara, Türkiye
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2020 - 2021: Tennis coach, International Tennis Center Sosua, DOminican republic
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2021 - 2024 Head Coach, TC Rheinfelden; Tennis coach, TC Grenzach
Additional professional experience
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2017 - 2018 FSJ in the EV. Rainbow children's house
Certificates and qualifications
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2018: DOSB - Trainer C Competitive Sports
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2024: J+S (Youth + Sports) leadership certificate
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Elif Oktay
Class teacher at the Swiss International School Wollishofen Zurich
Demographic information
Age: 28
Birthday: January 22, 1997
Professional background
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2016 - 2017: Bottmingen primary school, Gelterkinden, Frenkendorf BL, deputy
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2018 - 2021: Adult Education Center Rheinfelden, specialist teacherEnglish course for A1 - A2
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2021 - 2022: Schopfheim Waldorf School, French specialist teacher for 10th grade
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2018 - 2023: Schönthal Füllinsdorf primary school, class teacher and subject teacher
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Since 2023, class teacher at the SIS (Swiss International School) Wollishofen Zurich for lower school (1st grade)
Certificates and qualifications
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2021: SLRG training and further education portfolio lifeguard, certification module Basic Pool I
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Chinese course Basic knowledge
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Leander Meier
BA in Waldorf Education, MA in Secondary Education & EDK - teaching diploma in movement and sport
Demographic information
Age: 25
Birthday: January 27, 2000
Professional background
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2020 - 2021: internship/internship, internship, Rudolf -Steiner - Basel School
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2021 - 2022: Observation/internship, Waldorf School Schopfheim
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2023: Observation/internship, Free Waldorf School UhlandshöheStuttgart
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2024: Internship, Laufental secondary school
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Since 2020 substitute teacher, Rudolf Steiner School Basel
Certificates and qualifications
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2019: Personal trainer license, medical fitness trainerLicense, Fitness Trainer B - License, Fitness Trainer A - License
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2020 - 2023: Bachelor of Arts Waldorf Education
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2023: Study Master in Secondary Education + EDK recognized teaching diploma in movement and sport & WHAT
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Baris sanli
BA in Early Childhood Education, Master's degree in Special Education with a focus on Remedial Education
Demographic information
Age: 27
Birthday: January 17, 1998
Professional background
2018 - 2019: Notary's office Kleiderman, Lörrach/ Notary clerk
2020 - 2021: Balex AG, Basel/ Attorney and Notary Assistant
2022: Dreirosen Primary School/ Pedagogical Specialist iA
2022: Basel-Stadt & Academia Group/ Deputy Chairman as a teacher
Certificates and qualifications
2015 - 2018: Commercial and legal training as a legal assistant
2018 - 2019: Vocational Baccalaureate in Biology and Pedagogy/Psychology
2020 - 2024: Bachelor of Arts Childhood Education

