Michael Retta

Michael Retta is the founder and president of House of Tennis, a tennis training organization based in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.12 He is a former competitive tennis player who has become a leader in the Northern Virginia tennis community, dedicated to helping the next generation of players reach their tennis goals.2

Retta's background includes:

1. First-generation Ethiopian-American who started playing tennis at age 62
2. Received a scholarship to play tennis at Vanderbilt University2
3. Went on tour and coached Virginia 3x NCAA Champion Mitchell Frank2
4. Served as a volunteer assistant coach for Georgetown University's Men's and Women's tennis teams in 20212

House of Tennis, founded by Retta, focuses on engaging young minds through tennis, character building, and scholastic development.2 The organization aims to create a welcoming community for players of all levels, hosting USTA Mid-Atlantic Team Events and emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun.2

Retta is passionate about making quality coaching accessible to players of all ages and helping youth use tennis as a pathway toward continued education.2 He is committed to providing a respectful environment where all athletes can thrive, incorporating USTA's Safe Play program guidelines in his coaching.2