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Coach Dick Waterfall

Meet Dick Waterfall, founder of the Waterfall Tennis Academy. He is a graduate of Framingham North High and Division One full scholarship athlete at University of Evansville. Dick Waterfall was ranked #1 in the New England men’s 35's singles division and nationally ranked four years in a row in the Men’s 45 singles. He earned a career high national ranking of #15 in 2011 and earned a Bronze Ball at the USTA Grass Courts in the men’s 45 singles the same year. Dick teaches at Wayside Racquet and Swim Club, Hopkinton Country Club, Charter Oak Country Club, Sudbury River Tennis Club and runs programs at Medfield Park and Rec. Coach Waterfall is USPTA certified and has over 20 years of coaching experience. His personal Tennis accomplishments include; Nationally ranked Jr. (boys 16-18), Division I collegiate career at the University of Evansville, Top 5 Men’s open in NE, Ranked #1 in NE for 35 and over (97-98), Ranked #22 Nationally for 35 and over (98). Over the years he has developed tennis programs for all ages and levels of play. He founded Tri Valley Tennis Club, Ashland MA in 1993. He was the Hopkinton Boys High School Coach from 1999-2003. 

 

Testimonials
  • Thanks to Coach Waterfall I have a new obsession!  I started playing for fun last year during his Wednesday morning clinics and now I can't get enough!  Coach has enthusiasm and energy that portrays his love for the game and it rubs off on all his students.  I look forward to my weekly lessons knowing that not only will I gain knowledge, skill and exercise but also laughter.  Cannot thank him enough!  - Joelle O.

  • Coach Waterfall has great energy and focus to work with all ages and levels of tennis players.  - Nat E. 

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