Racquet Sports Management Apprenticeship

Auguste Cuchet, originally from Montreal, Canada, joins the USTA National Campus following extensive leadership and coaching experience with Midtown Athletic Club, where he served as a Tennis Coach and Supervisor of New Member Experience. Prior to his role at Midtown, Auguste launched CityCoach Incorporated, an innovative online marketplace connecting sports enthusiasts and businesses with private coaches across a variety of sports in Canada. Beyond the tennis world, he also served in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Infantry Soldier, adding a unique dimension to his skillset. A well-educated and experienced coach, Auguste is excited to bring his business acumen and analytical skills to the USTA National Campus, where he aims to make valuable contributions and advance the sport he loves.

A dedicated racquet sports professional with over a decade of experience in tennis coaching and management. During her playing time, she achieved a top 30 ranking in juniors in Mexico and has competed in both professional and junior ITF Circuits, showcasing her skill and commitment to the sport. As a tournament director, Andrea has successfully managed UTR and USTA tournaments, enhancing the experience for both players and fans alike. In her role as league coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley area in Texas, she developed social programs that foster community engagement and growth in tennis. With experience in the retail and wholesale of tennis products at Genesis and The Tennis Depot, Andrea combines her on-court expertise with a strong understanding of the tennis business. Passionate about the sport, she actively contributes to the development of future players and the tennis community.

Adam Friel, originally from Bayport, New York, joins the USTA National Campus staff after years of coaching and leadership experience across the tennis industry. Most recently, he served as the Adult Head Tennis Professional with Tennis Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. Adam’s extensive portfolio in racquet sports leadership includes positions such as Assistant Director of Tennis, Director of Junior Development, and Assistant Director of the Diadem Technology Center. His entrepreneurial mindset has driven him to launch several successful programs at clubs nationwide, resulting in increases of over 100 new players per year during his tenure. His passion for leadership and entrepreneurship fuels his excitement to join the USTA team, where he aims to make a positive impact on the tennis community.

Abdul Jordan, a skilled tennis professional, has joined the USTA National Campus staff, bringing extensive experience and expertise. As the Owner and Manager of Jordan Athletics Tennis & Sports LLC and the Founder of Serve First Education & Tennis Foundation Incorporated, he has demonstrated visionary leadership, making significant contributions to the tennis community in North Carolina (NC) and the USTA Mid-Atlantic Section which includes DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV). As a Brand Manager with Volkl Tennis, Abdul managed relationships with tennis accounts and clubs across the DMV and NC, expanding his business management skills, tennis network, and the Volkl brand's reach. As a player, he earned a full tennis scholarship to North Carolina A&T State University and continues to compete in tournaments and USTA Leagues. Abdul is a USPTA Elite Tennis Professional, a PTR Organizational Member, and inductee into the J.H. Rose High School Sports Hall of Fame in Greenville, NC. He is the first male tennis player to receive this honor. Abdul now begins this new chapter at the USTA National Campus. During this time, he will focus on expanding his professional network, further developing his leadership and business acumen, and continue contributing to the growth of tennis and racquet sports.

Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, is a racquet sports professional with over ten years of experience in tennis and five years in pickleball. Karrabi aims to create a safe space for her players and coaches, helping them discover their inner strength and enhance their self-awareness skills. Her experience in the industry goes beyond coaching; she has also been involved in pro shop operations, racquet stringing, and court maintenance. Under the Florida Tennis Foundation, she served as a Program Director. Prior to joining the USTA family, Karrabi worked as a Teaching Professional with the John Hudson Teaching Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida. She is passionate about continuing to develop her knowledge and confidence, both on and off the court.

Diego Leal Reyes, originally from Bucaramanga, Colombia, began playing tennis at the age of 9. After collegiate playing opportunities at two universities, Diego transitioned into coaching, starting his career at country clubs and summer camps. His professional experience includes serving as a High-Performance Coach at the Magic Lincer Tennis Academy, where he helped players reach new levels of success. Diego also played a significant role at Gilford Hills Tennis and Fitness Health Club, where he contributed to building the club’s tennis programs. He has leadership experience overseeing adult-related programming as the Adult Tennis Coordinator. Diego brings his high-performance background, passion for learning, and commitment to personal growth as he joins the USTA National Campus team. He is eager to make a lasting impact on the tennis community.

 Originally from Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, Jill-Victoria is a seasoned racquet sports professional with over eighteen years of playing and more than four years of coaching experience. A former collegiate player in both Germany and the Czech Republic, Jill-Victoria finds tremendous joy in being on the court while assisting with organizational needs, including programming and marketing. Her passion for teaching and growing the sport has taken her across the globe, where she was the 10U Coordinator and Instructor at the Kingsdale Tennis Center in Bella Vista, Arkansas and Walmart HQ in Bentonville, Arkansas. When she is not coaching, Jill-Victoria travels the country as a certified USTA and ITA official, officiating various events. Jill-Victoria is committed to bringing tennis to as many people as possible - one person, one racquet, and one community at a time.