Krishna Chimminiyan
Strength & Conditioning · Performance

Krishna Chimminiyan

CSCS NKT Therapist Sri Sri Yoga Pre/Post Natal ACE CPT HarvardX · Human Anatomy

Former national-level professional tennis player turned evidence-based S&C coach. I bridge sport science and performance through strength programming, NeuroKinetic Therapy, and movement-based rehabilitation — building athletes who are durable, explosive, and self-aware.

5+
Years Coaching
#111
Singles Rank
#88
Doubles Rank
ACLR
Pro Rehab
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Aug 2025 — Now
S&C Coach
Performance Tennis Academy
Oct 2020 — Now
S&C Coach · ACLR Online
Freelance · Independent Practice
Oct–Dec 2024
Sports Rehab Consultant
Agniputra FC
Jan–Aug 2024
S&C Coach · Intern Lead
Rapid Sport Fitness
Education
Bachelor of Arts — Anthropology & English Literature
Indira Gandhi National Open University · 2020–2022
Core Skills
CSCS NKT ACL Rehab Periodisation Biomechanics Speed & Power Movement Screen Yoga Pre/Post Natal Online Coaching Mentorship

Key Achievements

5+
Years Multi-Sport S&C
Football, tennis, badminton, cricket — youth to professional level
#111
All India Singles Rank
Former national-level competitive women's tennis player
#88
All India Doubles Rank
Women's national ranking, doubles circuit
ACLR
Pro Footballers Rehabbed
Post-ACL reconstruction through full return-to-sport progressions

Professional Experience

Aug 2025 — Present
Part-time · On-site
Performance Tennis Academy
S&C Coach
  • Design and implement periodised strength, power, and speed programmes tailored to tennis-specific demands
  • Conduct movement screenings, identify muscular imbalances, and apply corrective and prehabilitation strategies
  • Integrate NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) and functional anatomy sling principles to optimise mobility, stability, and coordination
  • Collaborate with technical coaches and physios to align physical prep with tactical and technical goals
  • Educate athletes on mind-body awareness, nutrition fundamentals, and sustainable training habits
Oct 2020 — Present
Freelance · 5+ Years
Independent Practice
S&C Coach · Online ACLR Programming
  • Deliver personalised S&C programming to competitive athletes and general fitness populations
  • Provide online training and programming for post-ACLR return-to-competition athletes
  • Apply movement screening, corrective exercise, and sport-specific conditioning across multiple disciplines
  • Integrate yoga instruction and NKT principles for holistic athlete development and injury management
Oct — Dec 2024
Bengaluru, India
Agniputra FC
Sports Rehab Consultant
  • Specialist injury management consultancy to the club's performance staff
  • Advised on return-to-play protocols, load management, and injury prevention for squad players
Jan — Aug 2024
Full-time · Bengaluru
Rapid Sport Fitness
S&C Coach · Intern Programme Lead
  • Delivered S&C and rehab support across football, tennis, badminton, and cricket — youth to professional level
  • Worked with professional footballers in post-ACLR rehabilitation through full return-to-sport progressions
  • Designed and managed internship programmes, mentoring upcoming S&C coaches
Oct — Dec 2023
Internship · Bengaluru
Rapid Sport Fitness
S&C Intern
  • Completed internship in strength & conditioning under the RSF coaching staff
Jul 2020 — Sep 2021
I-Brag.store
Founder
  • Founded and led an independent venture alongside coaching career

Focus Areas

01
Athletic Performance Enhancement
02
Post-ACLR Return-to-Sport
03
Movement Efficiency & Biomechanics
04
Tennis-Specific Strength, Power & Conditioning Training
05
Football Rehabilitation
06
Injury Prevention & Prehab
07
Mind-Body & Mental Resilience
08
Pre & Post Natal Fitness
09
Speed, Agility & COD Development

Core Skills

CSCS NKT Level 1 ACL Rehab Periodisation Movement Screening Speed & Power Agility Training Biomechanics Injury Rehabilitation Return to Sport Performance Testing Yoga Instruction Pre/Post Natal Online Coaching Mentorship Load Management Prehabilitation Running Mechanics CPR Corrective Exercise

Certifications

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)NSCA
Oct 2023
NKT Level 1 TherapistDavid Weinstock NeuroKinetic Therapy
Jul 2023
Human Anatomy: Musculoskeletal CasesHarvardX
Feb 2026
Pre & Post Natal Fitness SpecialistGirls Gone Strong
Jan 2025
Yoga Instructor Certification — Level ISri Sri School of Yoga
May 2022
Personal Trainer CertificationAmerican Council on Exercise (ACE)
Oct 2021

In Action

Coaching on field
Field Coaching · Movement Screen
Coaching session
S&C Coaching · Rapid Sport Fitness
Football rehab
Football Rehab · Agniputra FC