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American Racket Sports Association

About the ARA

Formerly the Georgia Professional Tennis Association, est. 1977 — now a national professional networking community dedicated to supporting, growing, and promoting the racket sports industry.

American Racket Sports Association Mission

The American Racket Sports Association is a professional community dedicated to supporting, growing, and promoting the racket sports industry. Through networking, continuing education, and business support, we empower industry professionals to grow and thrive. By creating awareness and generating valuable content, we advance the business of racket sports beyond the court. We believe in the power of collaboration to strengthen the industry, fostering healthier lifestyles, longevity, and sustainable careers for those who bring the game to life.

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1977

Established

Sports Covered

USA

National Network

GPTA

Formerly

Board of Directors

Shaun Boyce

Chair

CEO of the American Racket Sports Association and co-founder of GoTennis!. Leads ARA’s mission to build a unified national professional community across tennis, pickleball, and padel.

Geovanna Boyce

Executive Liaison to the ARA National Advisory Board

Chief Ethics Officer of the American Racket Sports Association and Executive Liaison to the ARA National Advisory Board.

Cari Buck

Board Member

Director of Racquet Sports at Griffin Club Los Angeles. Twenty-five year racket sports industry veteran with leadership experience spanning Tennis Channel, USTA Southern California, and the San Diego Aviators (World TeamTennis).

Doug Cash

Board Member

Owner of CashFlowTennis and one of five members of the ARA National Advisory Board. He ran Midtown Clubs, which included 42 tennis and athletic clubs across the US and Canada, and he is an adjunct professor at the University of Florida in their Directors of Racquet Sports Master degree.

Andrew Minnelli

Board Member

Principal at GSI Executive Search and Director of Court Sports at BIGHORN Golf Club. Leads executive search placements for club and racquet sports leadership nationally.

Dr. Rommie Maxey

Board Member

Founder of No Mercy Pickleball and co-owner of the Houston Hammers (National Pickleball League). Ph.D. in Motor Skills and Kinesiology with 14,500+ players trained domestically and internationally.

Marcos del Pilar

Board Member

Award-winning global Padel consultant and RSPA Master Professional, one of five members of the ARA National Advisory Board. He has more than 30 years in the sport, he is an advisor to some of the most important Padel groups in the world, and he is a former President of USA PADEL.