About Us
MEET THE TEAM
Passionate instructors dedicated to developing tennis players of all ages and skill levels in the Friendswood community.
Our Team
RALLY WITH US!
Enrique "Rico" Castillo
University of Houston student in the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship. Friendswood HS Class of 2022. 2021 UIL State Qualifier in Mixed Doubles. 9 years of competitive experience and 7 years of coaching. Founder of Rally with Rico.
David Cook
Head Tennis Coach at Friendswood High School. Former Texas 5A Coach of the Year (2019) and recipient of the TTCA Integrity Award. Brings decades of experience in competitive tennis.
Noah Smistad
Friendswood High School graduate and 2018-2019 UIL State Qualifier. Played Division III tennis at East Texas Baptist University, earning ASC East Second Team honors at No. 2 Doubles. Texas A&M University graduate who brings competitive playing experience and a strong understanding of the game to our advanced players.
What Drives Us
OUR VALUES
PASSION FOR THE GAME
Tennis isn't just a sport; it's a lifelong pursuit. We bring genuine enthusiasm and love for the game to every session.
COMMITMENT TO GROWTH
We believe every player has untapped potential. Our job is to unlock it through smart, intentional training.
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
Proudly serving the Friendswood, TX area. We're building a local tennis community grounded in respect and sportsmanship.