Rally with Rico Tennis
Tennis training in Friendswood, Texas
Empowering athletes
of every age and skill set through knowledgeable coaching, custom training, and a love for the game.
Quotes from the best
What I think I've been able to do well over the years is play with pain, play with problems, play in all sorts of conditions.- Roger FedererIt's not the time to look for excuses.- Rafael NadalYou have to consistently be successful to be one of the top players in the world, and everything is possible in life.- Novak Djokovic
Private Lessons
One-on-one personal tennis lessons.
Group Lessons
Group lesson options that fit what you are looking for.
UTR Tournaments
We are currently in the process of setting up tournaments. Stay tuned!
Our Humble Beginnings
Rally with Rico began as Ace Tennis Academy, founded by high school friends Enrique Castillo, Ethan Eberhardt, and Carson Crow. Each brought impressive achievements to the table—Enrique and Ethan as state qualifiers and Carson as a state semifinalist. The academy quickly gained a reputation for excellent coaching and community focus.As the founders moved on, Carson left to play college tennis at East Texas Baptist University, and Enrique started studying at the University of Houston while continuing to teach alongside Ethan. A year later, Ethan departed to Sam Houston State University, leaving Enrique to lead the now-renamed Friendswood Tennis Academy. To expand the program, Enrique brought on two-time state qualifier Michael Lanni. For a time, Enrique and Michael co-led group lessons until Enrique transitioned to a supervisory role. Michael later added Emerson Houghton to the team, who now serves as Group Lessons Lead alongside Lane Soileau.
Today, under the leadership of Enrique Castillo, CEO and owner, Rally with Rico thrives as a premier amateur tennis academy. From its humble beginnings to its current success, the journey reflects a dedication to growth, community, and excellence.
Sponorships
Partner with Rally with Rico through sponsorships to increase your brand visibility. Benefits include your logo on our shirts, event banners, and promotional materials. Support local tennis while boosting your brand!
Testimonials
“Enrique has worked with all three of my kids, one of them for a year. He makes lessons enjoyable and fun and he really works on each child specific needs.”
C.B
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“My daughter has been attending group lessons for the past 13 months. These lessons are run by 2 instructors. One instructor runs the drills and the other instructor provides constant feedback about any needed corrections for students. It’s a very fast paced action packed hour. The greatest thing is all skill levels are included. You’ll be surprised how fast kids learn and how much their skills begin to solidify with these group lessons. My daughter absolutely let bed these group lessons!”
B.B
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Enrique is an amazing coach. My daughter has improved a lot since she started working with Enrique. He is very friendly, good with kids, and has a flexible schedule!”
S.C
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“My daughter has been taking private lessons from Enrique for over a year. In that time her skills as well as knowledge of the sport have grown exponentially!!! When we started my daughter had just tried out for 7th grade tennis and didn’t make it. Shortly after starting lessons she made the 8th grade team and then the high school tennis team! Enrique has a great way of breaking down the game and skills in a way that kids just understand. His lessons are reasonably priced and completely worth it!”
B.B
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Private Lessons
All lessons scheduled through instructor
Our Private Lessons offer personalized, one-on-one coaching tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each player. Whether you're looking to refine specific skills, develop advanced techniques, or receive targeted feedback, our experienced coaches provide customized training sessions to help you achieve your tennis objectives.
Individualized coaching and attention
Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
Focus on specific areas of improvement
Suitable for players of all levels, from beginners to advanced competitors
Lesson Packages
Single Class: $40/hr
4-Lesson Package: $1508-Lesson Package: $290
Instructor:Enrique Castillo: (713) 430-6467
2-Person Lessons
All lessons scheduled through instructor
Elevate your game with a partner! Our two-person lessons are designed for players who want to improve their skills while enjoying the dynamics of training with a friend or family member. These sessions blend personalized coaching with interactive drills and game scenarios, allowing you to work on teamwork, strategy, and individual skill development. With our experienced instructor guiding both players, you'll receive tailored feedback.
Partner Dynamics
Interactive Drills
Skill Development
Personalized Coaching
Lesson Packages
Single Class: $30/hr
Instructor:Enrique Castillo: (713) 430-6467
Group Lessons (adv)
Dates & Times TBD
Advance Group: Designed for seasoned players looking to refine their skills, this group focuses on advanced techniques such as precision shot placement, strategic gameplay, and improving spin and power. Sessions emphasize competitive drills, dynamic footwork, and point-building strategies to elevate performance. Our supportive and challenging environment ensures participants are continually progressing toward their peak potential (monthly).
Skill Refinement
Strategic Gameplay
Dynamic Drills
Footwork Mastery
Challenging Environment
Intense Environment
Instructor:Enrique Castillo: (713) 430-6467
UTR Tournaments
Coming Soon!
We are planning on hosting UTR tournaments at Friendswood High School very soon! Universal Tennis Rating is a global tennis player rating system intended to produce an objective, consistent, and accurate index of players' skill in the game of tennis. Please keep an eye out for when we’ll start! To find out more, click the link below.
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Our team.
Enrique Castillo
Rally with Rico Owner
Current University of Houston student, Enrique is the owner of Rally with Rico. A Friendswood HS graduate of 2022, Enrique is a 2021 UIL State Qualifier, group lessons supervisor, and private tennis coach. With 5 years of tennis coaching experience and 8 years of playing experience, Enrique is excited to teach the next generation of tennis players!
Emerson Houghton
6th-8th (med) Group coach
Emerson Houghton is a current senior at Friendswood HS. Emerson is also a 2024 UIL Regional Qualifier. Being a 3 year varsity member at Friendswood HS, Emerson now leads the Rally with Rico, 6th-8th groups, after 1 year being assistant coach. Emerson is excited to guide the next gen!
Lane Soileau
6th-8th (med) Group assistant coach
Lane Soileau is a current Junior at Friendswood HS. Lane is also a 2024 UIL Regional Qualifier. Being a 2 year varsity member, this is Lanes first time being assistant coach of the Rally with Rico, 6th-8th group lessons. Lane is extremely skilled and loves teaching our beginners to get them started on the right track!
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DISCLOSURES & DISCLAIMERS
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At Rally with Rico, LLC. (“Rally with Rico,” “our,” or “we”), we have adopted policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, including those located at www.rallywithrico.com (“policies”), designed to provide for the safe, enjoyable, and healthy use of our premises and participation in our lessons and events by you, our members, and guests. These policies apply to your conduct on Rally with Rico’s premises, including its courts, facilities, and all outdoor areas, including parking lots and sidewalks (“premises”). These policies also apply to your conduct during our lessons, events, or other Rally with Rico-sponsored activities (“events”).
As a member or guest of Rally with Rico, you are responsible and expected to always review and comply with these policies. If you violate any of these policies, your membership, access to facilities, or event participation may be suspended or terminated. Our decision on all questions regarding construction or interpretation of these policies is final. We may change these policies at any time without notice, at our sole discretion. You may find the most recent version of these policies at rallywithrico.com.
As a member or guest of Rally with Rico, you are responsible and expected to review and comply with these policies at all times. For any questions or concerns, please contact us directly.
HEALTH & SAFETYThe health and safety of our guests is our highest priority. While our policies are designed to help protect you, Rally with Rico, LLC. cannot remove all risk or otherwise guarantee or promise that you will not sustain any injuries or damages from viruses, infectious diseases, or other health hazards associated with your use of Rally with Rico’s premises, facilities, equipment, services, activities, or products (“Use of Rally with Rico, LLC. Premises and Services”). On behalf of yourself and your spouse/partner, children/Minor Member(s), and Guest(s), you attest that you are physically and mentally capable of participating in Rally with Rico, LLC. activities and have no known health restrictions that might jeopardize your health or safety or the health or safety of others during their participation in Rally with Rico, LLC. activities.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that schedules can change, and we aim to provide flexibility while ensuring fairness to all parties involved. Please review our cancellation policy below:1. Weather-Related Cancellations:
If a lesson is canceled due to rain or other inclement weather, there will be no penalty.
Lessons affected by weather will be rescheduled, or a full refund/credit will be provided if rescheduling is not possible.
2. Instructor Cancellations:
If the instructor needs to cancel a lesson for any reason, students will receive a full refund or credit toward their next lesson.
3. Student Cancellations:
More than 12 hours before the lesson: No penalty, and the lesson can be rescheduled without additional fees.
Within 12 hours of the lesson:
If another student takes the canceled time slot, only 50% of the original lesson cost will be charged.
If the time slot remains unfilled, the full lesson price will be charged.
4. No-Show Policy:
Students who fail to attend a scheduled lesson without prior notice will be charged the full price of the lesson.
5. Rescheduling Policy:
Students may reschedule a lesson without penalty if they provide more than 12 hours' notice. Rescheduling within 12 hours will be subject to the terms outlined above.
6. Refunds & Credits:
Refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations by the instructor or due to weather.
Refunds will not be provided for cancellations or no-shows by students, except as outlined above.We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a fair and efficient scheduling system.