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.

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

Key Achievements

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

Athletic Performance Enhancement

Post-ACLR Return-to-Sport

Movement Efficiency & Biomechanics

Tennis-Specific Strength, Power & Conditioning Training

Football Rehabilitation

Injury Prevention & Prehab

Mind-Body & Mental Resilience

Pre & Post Natal Fitness

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