John Foster Shaping the Future of Tennis, Pioneer of Ambidextrous Tennis.
John Foster is a USPTA Elite professional, USTA high-performance coach, and ambidextrous tennis pioneer. With 38 years in the sport, his experience includes WTA tour coaching, sports journalism, and motivational speaking. John believes in holistic player development and is changing the game of tennis with revolutionary ambidextrous coaching techniques.
“I proudly nominate John J. Foster of Houston, Texas, as America’s hottest coach. His brilliance as a tennis coach is unparalleled, making him one of the smartest in the nation. – Tim Heckler, CEO, USPTA”
Hailing from Miami, Florida, John honed his tennis skills throughout high school and college. He’s left an indelible mark as a Director and Organizer, overseeing tennis programs and events at prestigious clubs including River Oaks Country Club and Briar Club in Houston, Texas, as well as Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida, among others. Prior to his time in Houston, he mentored top American juniors at esteemed academies led by Chris Evert and Rick Macci. His dedication to excellence earned him a spot among the first 200 coaches chosen in the United States for the USTA’s High-Performance Training Program. A sought-after speaker, John frequently graces high-profile tennis professional events with his insights.