West Coast Webinar — From Tennis Pro to Director: What It Actually Takes to Lead a Racket Sports Program

About This Event

Most racket sports professionals want to lead. Few have a roadmap for what that actually looks like once they get there. This session is not about leadership philosophy. It is about the specific decisions, transitions, and realities that define a director-level career in racket sports. Programming choices that build or break a program. Staffing decisions that scale or stall it. Multi-sport integration that grows participation or creates conflict. Ownership and member relationships that either support your vision or quietly undermine it. Juan Garcia built one of the most respected racket sports programs on the West Coast at San Dieguito Tennis Club — growing junior participation fivefold, integrating pickleball and padel into a traditional tennis environment, and navigating the transition from teaching professional to director in real time. This is that story. And the lessons that came out of it. If you are a teaching professional thinking about the next step, a new director finding your footing, or a seasoned director looking for honest conversation about what the role actually demands — this session is for you. Moderated by Shaun Boyce, CEO of the American Racket Sports Association. Format: Online webinar Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Cost: Free to attend CE Credits: 0.5 CE credits expected (RSPA, PTR, PPA) Hosted by the American Racket Sports Association.