Ricardo Icaza

About Me

Coach Ricardo loves his job. He loves to share and pass on all of his tennis knowledge and experiences he had as a pro and as a coach. He likes to read books that covers the mental and spiritual aspects of human beings.
He enjoys spending time with family a lot, and loved Mother Nature!

Education/Accreditations

• High School in Ecuador
• One semester in University of Houston
• Life Coach Certification from International
• ITF level 2 certification
• School of Coaching in Spain
• Therapeutic Assistant Certification

Experience

• Professional player ranked 45 in singles 1981
• Davis Player for Ecuador since 1973 to 1986. Davis Cup Captain from 1987 to 1993
• Tennis Director of Gomez-Icaza Tennis Academy 1987 to 1994 (Ecuador)
• Sports Manager of Lacosta Country Club 1996-2002 (Ecuador)
• Tennis Director at Quito Tennis and Golf Club 2002-2006 (Ecuador)
• Came to USA in 2007, became personal coach of Gastao Elias who trained at IMG Academy 2008 to Feb. 2009.
• Became Jr. Traveling Coach for IMG Academy in April 2009, been here since then.