In January Rancho Colorados Swim and Tennis Club's head pro John Sharpe was elected president of the NorCal division of United States Professional Tennis Association for a two-year term. The USPTA is the largest tennis coach organization in the United States, in NorCal alone there are 750 USPTA Professionals. Sharpe has been a member since 1977. Sharpe said he believes in the organization for its certification and education.