About Us

At ROYAL TUFF KIDZ, we believe in only the highest standards of physical fitness training. Since being founded in 2000 by Jonathan Newman, our staff members are actively enriching the lives of our members and creating a community of like-minded people who love being healthy, strong, and more in touch with their bodies. Getting you in shape is our goal. Sign up today!

Jonathan Newman's Teaching Style

Our training environment is a fail-safe zone where both kids and adult students are free to make mistakes and learn from their failures. We are committed to struggling alongside them, believing in their abilities, and working with everyone to ensure they reach their highest potential.

Background

Jonathan Newman Established Royal TK Soccer & Tennis Training in 2000.

Education

Graduate of Ohio University's Masters in Coaching Education degree program
Studied soccer coaching at the FFF coaching academy in Lyon, France | Studied the Ajax youth training Academy in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Private Tennis Training - Coaching Experience

Jonathan Newman specializes in a modern ITF tennis style, influenced by his renowned mentors such as the late Pauline Betz (former world no. 1 champion), distinguished coach Alex Mayer, world-renowned Dennis Van DeMeer, and accomplished player-coach Oscar Wegner. My coaching style revolves around developing a powerful forehand game, integrating shot combinations, and mastering strategic serve and return techniques. We prioritize enjoyment, fitness, discipline, and skill enhancement in my lessons, emphasizing the importance of learning shot combinations like forehand followed by approach shots or serve, approach, and volley sequences

Taught as an head, assistant professional, and served as a USTA tennis league coordinator for adult and junior team tennis.

Coached 10 USTA team tennis teams, seven of which were undefeated league champions.
Coached two high school seasons, both of which were undefeated league champions.
Currently the head tennis professional at Royal Tuff Kidz Tennis School in Bryn Mawr, PA.
Last school tennis team coaching assignment was at the Haverford School, finishing the 2015 season with 54 consecutive wins.
Assisted all tennis teams at the Haverford School and coached the middle school team to an undefeated season.
Director and head tennis professional at Valley Forge Community Tennis Association, a USTA CTA.
Nominated as Tennis Professional of the Year in 2012.
Mentored by several world-class tennis teachers and players, such as Alex Mayer, Pauline Betz, and Oscar Wegner (Nadal's coach).
Developed 12 local tennis players to receive rankings in the PATA.
Certified tennis teaching professional from MTMCA.
Masters in Education from Arizona Global University in teaching ESL.
Masters in Coaching Education from Ohio University.
Honors undergraduate in Psychology with significant study in sports psychology at Arizona Global University.
Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education at Regent University.
Starting the USPTR leadership course and the Racquet Director course at the University of Florida this November.
Finishing the Coerver Coaching Soccer Youth Diploma 1 and hope to complete 2.

Private Soccer Training - Playing & Coaching Experience

Playing Background

Played USTA tournaments (singles, doubles, mixed), men's 4.0 team tennis, and one ATP singles tournament. Jonathan was recruited to play soccer and tennis at Flagler College, where the tennis team was in the top 10 in the nation, and the soccer team was in the top 20.
Played for 3 college teams, 10 club teams, 4 championship teams, 2 high school teams, 1 national-level youth team, 2 select national-level teams, and invited to play on a National Championship over-40 club team.
Selected to play for the MD, VA, DC all-star U18 team and the United States Regional Olympic East Coast Soccer team.
Some club teams include Bella Donna Eastern Shore MD Championship team, Greek American, Hungarian Americans, Washington Internationals, Zodiac Football Team, Eastern College Football Club Team, and Morningstar Indoor Football Team.

Soccer Coaching Experience:

Attended the FFF level I coaching school in Lyon, France, and the AJAX soccer academy in Holland.
Trained goalkeepers personally by Gordon Banks of Man United and England.
Coached by Hans Scharne of Bayern Munich as a player.
Scouted by the Head Coach of the New York Cosmos and invited to train with them including Pele.
Coached 10 school teams, 4 travel teams, 4 national teams, 5 tournament teams, 5 championship teams, 1 futsal team, 2 men's teams, including college, high school, and middle school teams.
Currently doing the Coerver Youth Diploma 1 and the AYSO advanced coaching certification, FFF level 1.
Training a 13-year-old player in a professional apprentice program invited to train with the US U15 National team.
Trained a German player to reach the German U15 team in Germany.
Currently the Head Soccer Trainer and Coach at Royal TK Soccer and Tennis School in Bryn Mawr, PA.

Our Philosophy

At Royal Tuff Kidz, we believe that sports, especially tennis and soccer, challenge the mind, spirit, and emotions as much, if not more, than the body.

A Holistic Approach to Training

Drawing from our extensive experience in martial arts, we apply similar methodologies to our soccer and tennis training. With over 45 years of studying these sports, we've developed two sound teaching methods based on thorough research:

MTM Transformational Tennis Learning Method
Ajax/Coerver Training Methodology

These methods, along with transformational coaching from the Johan Cruyff Sports Training Institute in the Netherlands, have produced remarkable results.

Our Beliefs

At Royal Tuff Kidz, we believe that every student-athlete we train possesses talents and abilities far beyond what we initially see. Each student is uniquely and wonderfully created, and it is our mission to never limit their potential. Instead, we are here to accentuate and celebrate their talent and purpose.

Children Are Not Little Adults: We don't believe in pressuring kids to win at all costs. The motivation for participating in sports should come from enjoyment and personal growth.
High-Level Competition: Sports should be played at the highest level to enjoy, honor others, make friends, and develop both individual and team skills.
Balancing Fun and Intensity: Our programs strive to balance enjoyment with intensity and skill-building, ensuring athletes develop holistically.

Nurturing Potential

At Royal Tuff Kidz, we recognize that every student athlete possesses talents and abilities far beyond what we might initially see. We believe each student is uniquely and wonderfully created, and we are committed to never limiting their potential. Our mission is to accentuate and celebrate their talents and purpose.

A Fail-Safe Training Environment

Royal Tuff Kidz provides a safe environment where kids and adult students can make mistakes and learn from them. We stand by our students, believing in them and working with them through their struggles, fostering a culture of resilience and growth.

Vision & Dream

My vision and lifetime dream is to create a world-class soccer and tennis school where many young players will find their dreams to be players of distinction with HONOR AND RESPECT.