Dedicated to Racquetball
For the past 25 years, Fran Davis has been intimately involved in racquetball. Her passion for the sport is surpassed only by her energy and knowledge of the game. As a competitor, she has been a National Champion, U.S. National
Coach and U.S. Olympic Coach. Her 1990, 92, 94, 96, and 2002 teams won World Championships. She is also regarded as one of the finest instructors available anywhere in the game today.
Fran's Impact
Fran has been a great player and a tremendous coach, but this is only one
dimension of her qualifications and of what she can offer.
"In the 25+ years I have been involved with racquetball, I have worked
in almost every aspect of club operation, merchandising and promotion. I have
visited and conducted clinics all across the U.S., Canada, Central and South
America. Over time I have studied hours and hours of video tapes and figured
out what works and what doesn't."
For Fran, the important part of this experience is sharing it with as many
people as possible. Fran has incredible energy, team spirit and an enthusiasm
for the game which passes on to everyone she comes in contact with.
Some of Fran's Career Highlights
- Sponsored by HEAD/Penn Racquetsports #1 Mfg in Racquetball
- '97 / '98 International Woman's Sports Hall of Fame Finalist
- 1997 USOC Racquetball Coach of the Year
- #1 Clinician / Coach
- National Team Coach 1989-96, 2002
- Olympic Festival Coach
- National Champion
- Coaches Jason Mannino and Sudsy Monchik
- Coached 5 Jrs. to National and World Titles
- 2004 Hall of Fame
- US National Team Coach 1990-96, 2002
- World Championship Coach 1989-96, 2002
- Pan American Coach – Gold Medal 1995
- Conducted over 1,200 Camps/Clinics
Fran's Philosophy
"I have a very basic and simple philosophy of the game. I BUILD GAMES
FROM THE GROUND UP, similar to the construction of a building. It is a methodical step by step process of teaching. I start with the strokes (foundation), then build up to strategy/court position (frame), then add the serves/service returns (roof) and then add the finishing touches like mental/physical toughness (doors, windows, accessories)."
Fran's Full Resume
PROFESSIONAL RECORD:
| 1986 WPRA 1985-86 Final Season Ranking |
5th |
| 1984 Bud Light Pro Racquetball Classic, Auburn, Mass. |
Rnd of 16/singles |
| 1984 Bud Light Pro Racquetball Classic, Auburn, Mass. |
Qtrs/doubles w/Drexler |
| 1984 WPRA 1983-84 Final Season Ranking |
11th |
| 1984 DP National Championships, Atlanta, Ga. |
Rnd of 32/singles |
| 1984 Ektelon National Championships, Anaheim, Calif. |
Rnd of 16/singles |
| 1984 WPRA National Championships, Ft. Worth, Texas |
Semifinalist/singles |
| 1984 Pac West Pro-Am, Seattle, Wash. |
Quarterfinalist/singles |
| 1984 Lite Beer Pro-Am, Bangor, Maine |
Semifinalist/singles |
| 1983 Big Star Holiday Cup, Atlanta, Ga. |
Rnd of 16/singles |
| 1983 Big Star Holiday Cup, Atlanta, Ga. |
Semis/doubles w/Harding |
| 1983 WPRA 1982-83 Final Season Ranking |
19th |
| 1983 Ektelon National Championships, Anaheim, Calif. |
Rnd of 32/singles |
| 1983 Pacific West Tournament, Seattle, Wash. |
Rnd of 32/singles |
| 1983 Schoeber's Spring Classic, San Francisco, Calif. |
Rnd of 16/singles |
| 1983 Lite Beer New England Championships, Bangor, Maine |
Rnd of 16/singles |
| 1983 Riverbend Pro Classic, Ft. Worth, Texas |
Rnd of 16/singles |
COACHING RECORD:
|
| 2004,2006 |
Taylor Knoth
(Pictured above!) |
Boy's 12 & under and 14 & under Jr. National & World Champion...9 Gold Medals |
|
| 2006 |
Devon Pimentelli
(Pictured above!) |
Girl's 12 & under Jr. National Champion...2 Gold Medals |
| 2003 |
Jason Mannino |
#1 IRT Pro |
| 2003 |
Sudsy Monchik |
5X #1 IRT Pro |
| 2002 |
IRF World Championships, Puerto Rico |
1st/World Cup |
| 1997-01 |
JR.National and World Champions - Bart and Brooke Crawford |
15 Gold and Silver Medals between them. |
 |
| 1997-2000 |
Nick Arturo
(Pictured above!) |
Boys 8 & under, 10 & under and 12 & under Jr. National and World Champion...10 Gold Medals |
| 1996 |
IRF World Championships, Phoenix, AZ |
1st/World Cup |
| 1995 |
Pan American Games, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
1st/Team gold |
| 1994 |
Pan American Games Qualifier, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
1st/Team gold |
| 1994 |
IRF World Championships, San Luis Potosi, Mexico |
1st/World Cup |
| 1994 |
U.S Olympic Festival, St. Louis, MO |
4th/South Team |
| 1994 |
PARC IX Tournament of the Americas, Buenos Aires, Arg. |
1st/Team gold |
| 1993 |
U.S. Olympic Festival, San Antonio, Texas |
4th/South Team |
| 1993 |
PARC VIII Tournament of the Americas, Cochabamba, Bol. |
1st/Team gold |
| 1992 |
IRF World Championships, Montreal, Canada |
1st/World Cup |
| 1992 |
PARC VII Tournament of the Americas, Teguciaqalpa, Hon. |
1st/Team gold |
| 1991 |
U.S. Olympic Festival, Los Angeles, CA |
3rd/West Team |
| 1991 |
PARC VI Tournament of the Americas, Santiago, Chile |
1st/Team gold |
| 1990 |
IRF World Championships, Caracas, Venezuela |
1st/World Cup |
| 1990 |
U.S. Olympic Festival, Minneapolis, MN |
North Team |
| 1990 |
PARC V Tournament of the Americas, Jacksonville, FL |
1st/Team gold |
| 1989 |
U.S. Olympic Festival, Oklahoma City, OK |
3rd/East Team |
| 1989 |
PARC IV Tournament of the Americas, San Jose, Costa Rica |
1st/Team gold |
| 1989 |
USA National Team Coach - Technical Advisor |
|
AMATEUR RECORD:
| 2002 |
Ektelon 35th U.S. National Doubles Championships |
Quarters/Mixed Open 45+
Quarters/Mixed Open 30+ |
| 1993 |
Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships |
2nd/Mixed35 w/Hastings |
| 1992 |
Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships |
1st/Mixed35+ w/Hastings |
| 1991 |
Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships |
1st/Mixed35+ w/Hastings |
| 1990 |
Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships |
1st/Women's30+ w/Lyons |
| 1990 |
Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships |
1st/Mixed35+ w/Hastings |
| 1989 |
Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships |
1st/Mixed30+ w/Hastings |
| 1989 |
Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships |
3rd/Women's30+ w/Ludwig |
| 1989 |
Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships |
Quarters/Women's Open |
| 1989 |
Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships |
Quarters/Women's 30+ |
| 1978 |
U.S. National Doubles Championships |
1st/Women's Open w/Lee |
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- New Instructional Video featuring Sudsy Monchik and Jason Mannino(2003)
- Inducted into the Racquetball Hall of Fame 2004
- HEAD Racquet Sports National Advisory Staff(1983-Present)
- Penn Athletics National Advisory Staff(1985-Present)
- HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports National Promotions Coordinator(1999-Present)
- Network Marketing, PowerBar, Forten Sponsors( Present )
- Conducted 1,200+ Camps/Clinics Nationally/Worldwide(1983-Present)
- Aruba Camp…only annual camp taught outside the U.S.(15 Years)
- Writer for Racquetball Magazine..Instructional issues promoting the game (1987-Present)
- U.S. National Racquetball Team Coach(1989-1996,2002-present)
- Finalist Women’s Sport International Hall of Fame(1998-2000)
- California AIDS Ride raised over $10,000 within Racquetball Events(2000,2001)
- USOC National Coach of the Year(1997)
- USRA Elite Training Camp Instructor…at the U.S. Olympic Training Center(10 Years)
- Feature Instructor in the AARA/RMA Video “Learn Your Lesson’s Part 1”(1990)
- American Diabetes Volunteer..raised over $100,000 in the Racquetball-a-Thons(1989-92)
- American Diabetes Fund Raising Award(1989), Service Award(1988)
- AARA Elite Training Guide Author(1988)
- Writer for Killshot Magazine
- Certifier for PARI and AmPRO
- IRHSA and Club Industry Speaker
- Past President of the WPRA (1981-83)
- “How to Improve your Racquetball”..(winning techniques from the
stars)One of the Authors(1979)
