Matt Potts

Matt Potts

Teaching Professional

Matt Potts brings decades of experience as a high-level player, accomplished coach, and
respected tennis director. Potts was the 1992 Pennsylvania PIAA District XII Singles Champion
before going on to play at Lehigh University, where he held the No. 1 singles position, captained
the team, earned All-Conference honors, and was a two time Patriot League runner-up.


As the Tennis Director at Northwood Racquet & Fitness Club (2013–2024) and a RSPA-certified
pro, Potts has trained numerous standout athletes, many of whom have gone on to succeed at
the district, state, and national levels. His coaching résumé also includes on-going work with the
Middle States Sectional Training Center.



Highlights from Potts’ coaching leadership include:

  • Two (2) National Doubles Tournament Champions (2019, 2021)
  • One (1) Junior Team Tennis National Championship (2022)
  • Six (6) Junior Team Tennis Sectional Championships (Middle States)
  • Two (2) State Champions (Pennsylvania PIAA)
  • Six (6) State Medalists (Pennsylvania PIAA)
  • Twenty seven (27) District Singles Champions (Pennsylvania PIAA District XII)
  • Eighteen (18) District Doubles Champions (Pennsylvania PIAA District XII)


Potts’ coaching legacy is reflected in a long list of achievements, with both individual players
and teams reaching national tournaments, earning state titles, and producing numerous district
champions.


Among the many highlights under Potts’ coaching leadership are numerous national tournament
appearances, including multiple qualifications at both the Clay and Hard Court championships.
His athletes have secured state medals across all podium positions and have dominated
district-level competition, amassing over two dozen singles titles. His guidance has also led to
success in doubles play, with several pairs capturing championship honors.



In addition, Potts has driven significant team success:

  • Junior Team Tennis (JTT)
    • National Champions: 2022 18s Advanced NW Select
    • Sectional Champions: NW Aces (2x) and NW Kick/Select (4x)


Whether it’s fostering state champions or guiding national qualifiers, Matt Potts continues to
shape the future of American tennis through unwavering commitment and an extraordinary track
record of success.