Author Biography
Fran Davis' career has spanned 30 years as a competitor and coach. She instructed top professional and world champion junior players, including Paola Longoria, Rocky Carson, Taylor Knoth, and Jason Mannino. She served as the U.S. national team coach for 8 years; during her time as a player, she won 4 national championships. Davis was selected by USA Racquetball as the Woman of the Year in 2009. In 2004, she was inducted into the Racquetball Hall of Fame for her excellence and dedication to the sport. Davis is a staff writer for Racquetball Magazine and serves as a commentator for IRT Network (www.IRTNetwork.com). She lives in Seattle, Washington, where she enjoys biking, hiking, and spending time with her family. Jason Mannino has been playing professionally and coaching for over 15 years. He has been ranked as the No. 1 player in the world during 3 different seasons and ended 2003 as the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) Player of the Year. In 1998, he received the IRT Most Improved Player Award; in 1996, he was named IRT Rookie of the Year. Mannino served on the International Racquetball Board for over 5 years and was instrumental in developing the governance for the International Racquetball Tour. He now serves as president of the IRT. Mannino has contributed to numerous articles for Racquetball Magazine and on the Men's Professional Racquetball Forum. He resides in California with his wife, Christina, and children Jason and Jared. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, racquetball, tennis, biking, and coaching the kids in sports.
