Currently, working for himself and establishing own coaching business. 
Worked at the Elite Tennis Academy in Mornington, VIC, Australia since 2015.
 
Started his coaching career in 2008. Since then, had gained a rich experience working with players of all levels and ages. This includes children from young as three years old, recreational players, aspiring juniors, touring professionals and wheelchair tennis players.
 

1994-2007

Played in many various tournaments including:

- ITF Junior Circuit events

- ITF Men's Circuit events

- ATP Challengers

- ATP World Tour qualifying tournaments

Over the course of his playing career he's been coached by many different coaches from around the world, also acting as a hitting partner for many players from the top 20 of ATP and WTA rankings

2020
Tennis Integrity Protection Programme (TIPP) by TIU (valid till July 2022)

2015-2021
Bachelor of Physical Education, coaching degree
Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health (St Petersburg, Russia)

2012
Technical Degree in Hotel Management
St Petersburg College and Enterprise (St Petersburg, Russia)
 

Aleksei Barnikov

Email: abarnikov@gmail.com
Phone no.: +61403354205
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