Sarah Flood is an Elite RSPA teaching professional with over 30
years of experience playing and teaching both tennis and pickleball. As a
junior player, she achieved a top 5 ranking in Great Britain and competed at
Junior Wimbledon before earning a scholarship to play NCAA Division 1 college
tennis at the University of Houston.Sarah launched her professional coaching career in 2006, gaining
experience at various clubs in the Houston area, most recently serving as the
Director of Junior Tennis at Houston Racquet Club. Competitively since college,
she has represented Texas in tennis and was a pickleball national champion in
2021.
Driven by her passion for racquet sports, Sarah has taken on
leadership roles in numerous local, state, and national boards focused on
initiatives for youth, adults, and the LGBTQ+ community. Sarah is
dedicated to educating fellow teaching professionals, frequently speaking at
state and national conferences and serving as a RSPA Coach Developer,
certifying tennis professionals in Texas. She has received numerous
national accolades, including the USPTA National Innovation Competition Award,
the Texas USPTA Diversity Coach Award, and the title of USTA’s Best of Texas
Tennis Coach of the Year in 2023.
Additionally, Sarah authored the memoir Love All,
which chronicles her training, achievements, and the challenges she has faced
on her journey to becoming the coach and player she is today.
The phone number listed is Sarah's direct line. Please call 713.812.6980 or email
sflood@houstonian.com to contact Sarah
.