Industry Leader Ryan Johnson Named Senior Director of Racquet Works

New Braunfels, Texas (July 31, 2025) — Cliff Drysdale Tennis today announced that Ryan Johnson will join the organization as Senior Director of Racquet Works, effective August 18th, 2025. Johnson brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the racquet sports industry and will lead the development and implementation of Racquet Works, a comprehensive education, development, and resources platform designed to elevate racquet sports facilities worldwide. 

Most recently serving as Director of Racquet Sports at Paradise Valley Country Club, Johnson has built an impressive career spanning elite private clubs, commercial facilities, and coach development roles. His extensive background includes leadership positions at Desert Mountain Club, Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club, Seattle Tennis Club, and Olde Providence Racquet Club. A former player and team captain at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Johnson also served as Volunteer Assistant Coach for the University of Arizona Men's Tennis Team.  

Johnson's industry expertise extends across all major racquet sports, holding certifications as an Elite Professional with the RSPA and Adult Professional with PTR, along with specialized certifications in pickleball and padel. He currently serves as Vice President for the RSPA Southwest Board and as RSPA Head Pickleball Coach Developer for the Southwest region. His contributions to the industry have been recognized with the 2024 RSPA Southwest Industry Excellence Award and the 2021 Southwest Division and National RSPA Elevate Professional of the Year awards. 

"We are incredibly excited to have such an influential leader in the racquets industry joining our team," said Scott McCulloch, President and COO of Cliff Drysdale Tennis. "Ryan's deep knowledge of tennis, pickleball, and padel education, combined with his proven track record of innovation and leadership development, will be crucial for our success as we launch this groundbreaking platform. His vision and expertise align perfectly with our commitment to advancing the entire racquet sports industry." 

In his new role, Johnson will lead Racquet Works, a revolutionary education, development, and resources platform for the racquet sports industry. The comprehensive platform is designed to elevate every aspect of facility operations and member experience, spanning programming innovation, multi-sport coaching excellence, facility maintenance best practices, strategic facility design guidance, leadership development, and hospitality management. Built specifically for racquet sports clubs and facilities across private, semi-private, resort, public and commercial categories, Racquet Works aims to help facilities optimize operations, enhance member satisfaction, and drive sustainable growth. 

"I'm thrilled to join the team at Cliff Drysdale Tennis to build something that will deeply help our industry grow," said Johnson. "I truly believe in the Racquet Works product and its potential to transform how racquet sports facilities operate and serve their communities. This platform represents an opportunity to share best practices, elevate standards, and create lasting impact across our entire industry." 

More news and further details about Racquet Works will be shared in the coming months.  

For more information about Cliff Drysdale Tennis: www.cliffdrydsale.com