Three-year agreement reinforces public tennis access; Justin DiMaio named Director of Tennis
VERO BEACH, FLA., MAY 8, 2026 — USTA Florida and the City of Vero Beach have signed a three-year extension that will keep USTA Florida at the helm of Riverside Racquet Complex, the public facility that serves close to 8,000 players each year. Alongside the renewal, USTA Florida is announcing the hiring of Justin DiMaio, a longtime Florida tennis professional, as the complex’s new Director of Tennis.
The agreement builds on a partnership that began June 1, 2023, when the Vero Beach City Council voted unanimously to license the facility to USTA Florida. The renewal keeps Riverside Racquet Complex on a steady growth path as one of the Treasure Coast’s most active public tennis destinations.
The extension reflects one of USTA Florida’s Big Bold Moves, a strategic priority focused on raising the quality of public tennis facilities across the state. USTA Florida views investment in public courts as the single biggest driver of long-term participation in the sport, since most players take their first lessons at parks before going on to join private clubs, coach the next generation or volunteer in their communities.
“The City of Vero Beach has been an outstanding partner for us in making public tennis courts accessible for all,” Laura Bowen, USTA Florida Executive Director said. “We are excited to welcome our new Director, who grew up playing on these courts, and to expand our tennis program and event offerings in the months ahead.”
A New Director of Tennis Steps In
Justin DiMaio joins Riverside Racquet Complex as the new Director of Tennis. He comes with more than a decade of experience leading tennis programs across Florida and a track record of developing players at every level of the game. His junior development work has helped send 27 athletes to college on scholarship and produced multiple nationally ranked competitors, while his adult and family programming has built loyal communities around the clubs he has led.
DiMaio is known for a hands-on coaching style that blends technical instruction with steady, honest communication, an approach that resonates with parents, juniors and adult players alike. He brings deep operational experience as well, having overseen multi-site facilities, adult leagues, signature events and staff development throughout his career. A South Florida native, DiMaio holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Furman University and carries certifications as a USPTA Elite Professional, PTR-certified instructor, USTA High Performance Coach and Certified Racquet Sports Executive.
At Riverside, he plans to focus on growing junior pathways, expanding adult programming and strengthening the complex’s role as a welcoming entry point into the sport for new players and families.
About Riverside Racquet Complex
Riverside Racquet Complex offers year-round programming for players of every age and ability, including leagues, clinics, camps and tournaments. The facility partners with the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation on summer camps that introduce new families to the sport, and it has become a gathering spot for the Vero Beach racquet sports community. With the management extension in place, USTA Florida plans to expand the complex’s offerings and bring even more players onto the courts in the seasons ahead.
For more information, visit riversideracquetcomplex.com.