Martin Blackman brings to JTCC more than two decades of leadership experience in High Performance tennis development, including a decade as General Manager of USTA Player Development, where he led initiatives that transformed American tennis. His efforts helped drive a resurgence in U.S. tennis, with the past three years reflecting more American players ranked in the Top 10, 20, and 50 than at any point since the mid-1990s.

During his 10-year tenure at the USTA from 2015 -24, Blackman and his team created comprehensive programming pathways for junior, collegiate, and professional players across the country, championing a collaborative coaching approach that included private and personal coaches as key partners.

Blackman’s decision to rejoin JTCC signals a return to his roots in junior tennis and community-centered leadership. As Director of JTCC from 2004–08, Blackman expanded programs to establish an operational infrastructure that enabled JTCC to grow from an outstanding local program to be named the first USTA Regional Training Center.

As he takes the helm, Blackman aims to further expand JTCC’s reach, strengthening its High Performance programming, deepening its community impact, and elevating initiatives for player and coach development.

For more than two decades, Vesa has been the driving force behind JTCC’s coaching philosophy since the doors first opened in 1999.

Vesa is a strong believer in the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) stages and the Long-Term Progressive Training Methods. He has directly overseen the development of hundreds of JTCC players competing in all levels of tennis; USTA, ITF, NCAA, ATP, WTA, Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Grand Slams, and Olympic Games. Under his leadership, JTCC has been named the National Development Program of the Year in 2013 and 2017 by USTA.

In 2011, Vesa was selected as the National Developmental Coach of the Year by the US Olympic Committee and was recognized as the National Junior Coach of the Year by Tennis Industry Magazine in 2013. Vesa is widely acclaimed as one of the best development coaches in the world and is a frequent speaker at national and international coaching education seminars.

As JTCC President, Vesa directs long-term strategic planning, facilitates project implementation, and fosters new partnerships. He also manages and mentors staff members and ensures the high standard of quality of JTCC programming.

His coaching certifications include USPTA, PTR, and USTA High Performance.

Vesa earned both an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a MBA from the University of Tennessee.

With more than 20 years of professional experience in the health and tennis industry, Joe has an impressive track record of growing memberships and the game of tennis.

Joe held key management positions with Midtown Athletic Clubs and Midtown Health from 2003-17. He was hired as a tennis coach and moved quickly through the ranks to become Regional Tennis Director. In that role, Joe oversaw all tennis operations at two of Mercy Health’s clubs and three area country clubs. Joe was then promoted to General Manager for Mercy HealthPlex Anderson, the flagship of Midtown Health, where he operated a 150,000-square foot Health Wellness & Tennis Club in Cincinnati and led a team of 225 associates dedicated to creating the best athletic club environment in the greater Cincinnati area.

From 2017-19, Joe was General Manager of the Raleigh Racquet Club, a 31-court facility on 20 acres with more than 1,000 members in North Carolina.

When he was Senior Vice President, Joe immediately created Learn Tennis Now, JTCC’s new adult tennis program. He is responsible for oversight of club operations, programming and staffing. In addition, he manages capital projects and seeks new business development opportunities for JTCC nationwide.

Joe was recruited to play collegiate tennis for Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC where he graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Professional Tennis Management,

Joe holds certifications from USPTA, PTR, and USTA Sports Science.

JTCC is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew “Andy” Rathmann-Noonan as Chief Development Officer.  Andy brings a wealth of experience, a deep passion for tennis, and a strong commitment to our mission.

Rathmann-Noonan previously served as president of the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation, where he was responsible for creating and executing the organization’s fundraising efforts and managing the five-person development team. During his tenure, Rathmann-Noonan helped grow annual revenue from $100,000 to $2,000,000 while collaborating with several partners, including the White House.

As Chief Development Officer, Rathmann-Noonan is responsible for leading all fundraising activities for JTCC including soliciting donors, identifying and cultivating relationships with corporations, and pursuing local and national grant opportunities to drive revenue through philanthropic contributions.

Rathmann-Noonan is very familiar with JTCC having been a member of the club since 2022, which he discovered during a trip with his son to the neighboring Aviation Museum.

A member of the JTCC Executive team after expressing interest in development opportunities in December 2024, Rathmann-Noonan is committed to building upon the strong foundation laid by his predecessors.

Outside of his professional life, Rathmann-Noonan is a dedicated family man and sports enthusiast.   He and his wife, Julia, have two young children and a rescue dog. He loves spending time with his family, playing tennis, and going to the neighborhood pool. A former varsity baseball player at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, Rathmann-Noonan graduated with a BA in philosophy.

• Responsible for major landscaping improvements, event setup, court maintenance, and general facility upkeep

• Responsible for major landscaping improvements, event setup, court maintenance, and general facility upkeep

• Responsible for major landscaping improvements, event setup, court maintenance, and general facility upkeep

• Oversees all facility upkeep and improvements as well as major landscaping projects
• Studied at La Union Standard Academy in the Philippines
• Worked at Clark Airforce Base in the Philippines and was employed by the Nation’s Capital Archives

• Responsible for major landscaping improvements, event setup, court maintenance, and general facility upkeep

• Oversees the Junior and Adult development pathways at Chantilly and is responsible for their overall direction, operation and success
• Coaches players in Future Champs and Adult programs

• Coaches players in Future Champs and Adult programs
• Played collegiate tennis at Loyola University Maryland

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