John Richards

President and Director of Tennis

Mr. Richards has been a tennis player and instructor since 1997. He is one of the Founders of the Posh Rock Tennis Foundation and one of the owners of Posh Rock Tennis and Central Florida Tennis Management Associates.

Career highlights:

Player:

  • 1997–2001 – Captain and player, Florida A & M University
  • 1999 and 2003 – Pan American Games
  • 2000–2004 – U.S. Virgin Island National Team member
  • 2000–2004 – Davis Cup competitions
  • 2002 – World University Games

Coach:

  • Instructor, MG Tennis (2005–2006)
  • Private Coach, Posh Rock Tennis (2007–Present)
  • Boone High School – Orlando FL (Present)

Certifications:

  • USPTA Certified Elite Professional
  • USTA Teaching Clinician
  • USTA High Performance Workshop
  • Sanchez Casal Academy Training

Professional Associations:

  • USPTA District Vice President, Central Florida

Education:

  • Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL
    • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, 2005