RMTA TENNIS PROFESSIONALS

All academy professionals are Rick Macci certified with a diverse background for every level of player development. All RMTA professionals share the same Macci teaching philosophy and all the pros are available for private lessons outside of the Academy schedule.

Jason Zafiros

Managing Director

At Rick Macci Tennis Academy for the last 6 years, Jason attended high school at the IMG academy. He sparred players such as Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Kei Nishikori and many others. He reached a junior ranking of top 100 in the world ITF. Jason was a top college prospect, and was a top 20 blue chip recruit. Upon graduation, Jason committed to The University of Arizona. During his freshman year, he had an outstanding record of 18 wins and one loss, while also being nominated for Pac12 player of the week. He had wins over numerous top 20 players. After three years at U.A., Jason transferred to Florida State University, where he was senior captain. During his college career, Jason recorded a compelling record of 104 match wins.

Dr. Brian Gordon

Director of Sports Science

Researcher in tennis stroke biomechanics and the founder of 3-D Tennis Technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Sport Biomechanics at Indiana University. He completed his M.B.S. in Exercise Science at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs while working as a researcher at U.S.A. Swimming at the Olympic Training Center. Brian’s academic and applied research in tennis stroke biomechanics led to a new system to understand and teach stroke mechanics. Known as the “Biomechanically Engineered Stroke Technique” (B.E.S.T.) system, it defines optimal technique from the perspective of the neuromuscular-skeletal system.

Stephen Masso

Academy Director

After graduating high school from Bishop Hendricken in Warwick, Rhode Island, Stephen Masso traveled to Spain and competed in multiple ITF tournaments, before playing college tennis for Salve Regina University, participating in three NCAA Tournaments, and garnering multiple All-Conference awards. After graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy, has been a head tennis professional at Rick Macci Tennis Academy for 10 years. Steve is a member of the USPTA since 2009 and is certified in the overall RMTA world renowned teaching methodology and proficient in the B.E.S.T. system.

Tinesta Rowe

Academy Director

Was born and raised in Jamaica, November 2, 1985. Started playing tennis at age 11 years and was representing Jamaica internationally at 13 years of age. Top ranked and local champion, since 14 years of age played in Federation Cup, and other ITF Junior, CAC Games, and WTA events. Being on full tennis scholarships, including to Division 1 University where we were #1 ranked in doubles and #43 highest in singles. Started at 17, worked with some head and national coaches from different countries. “I enjoy passing on my knowledge to the future generation as I keep growing and learning myself”. Tinesta has been with RMTA since 2010 and is certified in its overall RMTA world renowned teaching methodology.