Our Team
Our Leadership
John Borden
John was recently named the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation. WTEF blends two of John’s passions: tennis and education. John began playing tennis nearly 30 years ago and upon graduating from college, John spent two years teaching in the School District of Philadelphia, working as both a substitute and assistant teacher. After completing law school, John returned to tennis working at the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) in College Park, MD. John held many roles there, including Director of Tennis and General Manager. At JTCC, John introduced thousands of Junior and Adult players to tennis, helping to design the junior development pathway as well as an adult beginner tennis program that introduced 2000 new people to tennis in 4 years. John was responsible for record growth at JTCC, oversaw significant improvements to the campus, and trained scores of young professionals on both teaching and the business of tennis.
With over 15 years of experience, John is currently the youngest member of the Professional Tennis Registry Board of Directors, played his collegiate tennis at Villanova University and has a Juris Doctor from the Howard University School of Law. He is a life-long athlete, proven leader, and innovator, is a recognized speaker on growing the sport of tennis and other relevant industry topics.
Administration
Ronnie Goodall
Director of Programs & Arthur Ashe Children’s Program
Maggie Holmes
Grant Manager
Janelle Nichols
Director of Programs
Alex Shek
City Wide Tennis Director
Matthew Starkston
Development Manager
Bernadette Walker
Senior Manager of Operations
East Campus Tennis Professionals
Arnisha Crosby
Tennis Professional
Alvin Fludd
Tennis Professional
Tim Parker
Tennis Professional
Tommy Webber
Tennis Professional & Athletic Development Specialist
Mark Williams
Tennis Professional
West Campus Tennis Professionals
Rachel Bloch
Tennis Professional
Juilen DeLaine
Tennis Coach
Cheryl Dixon
Tennis Professional
Ryan Harris
Tennis Coach
Center For Excellence
Brian Coleman
Math Specialist
Ellen Collins
Teacher
Jabari Cosby
Senior Manager of Programs
Tonay Eatmon
Teacher
Jackie Hines
Teacher
Phyllis Walker
Teacher
Operations
Nicole Johnson
Front Desk Associate
Dominique LeMaitre
Front Desk Associate
Greg Moten
Operations & Programs Associate
Azalea Smith
Front Desk Associate
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