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Director of Tennis

Josh, qualified as a USPTA Certified Professional Tennis Coach, moved from the UK to Lake Nona in 2016. He has a vast knowledge and experience from coaching in the UK, Australia and the USA. 

Josh's objectives are to provide a coaching program for all ages and abilities and expand the opportunities to play this great sport to all from his Eagle Creek community into the larger Lake Nona area.

When he's not teaching at Eagle Creek, you'll find Josh umpiring professional tennis on the pro tour as one of the highest level tennis umpires in the world.

Part-time Coach

Cristina is a part-time coaching member of brACE TENNIS ACADEMY. As a USPTA Recreational Coach, her roles will be to work with residents and guests of adults and juniors, to grow the game in Eagle Creek.

She has been involved in after school programs and summer camps.

Her claim to fame is that she is the ”Most Decorated Tennis Athlete" at Ithaca College University, NY where she played number one on the tennis team.

Rodrigo brings over 10 years of coaching experience from Brazil and the past year and a half coaching in Orlando. He comes from a tennis family dating back to the 1970s, inspired by his mother Cecilia and uncle Renato, former champions of the Banana Bowl in South America, who were his early mentors in the sport.

Known for his positive energy, professionalism, and passion for teaching, Rodrigo especially enjoys helping kids develop their skills while having fun on the court. He competes at a 4.5 (Gold level) and is a proud husband and father of two.

Rodrigo is available now for private lessons and groups during off-peak times and can be contacted directly or through the brACE TENNIS website.