Meet Jane Forman

Jane Forman: A Legacy of Excellence in Tennis and Beyond

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OUR FOUNDER

MEET JANE FORMAN

Jane is a former world-ranking tennis professional and Clemson University Hall of Fame athlete, who has devoted the last 36 years to developing community tennis and sports programs for children and adults of all ages and levels of ability. In 1990, Jane opened a tennis management company — The Jane Forman Tennis Academy, where she facilitated tennis programming and facility management for clubs, parks, and community centers. For decades, the Jane Forman Tennis Academy has been a staple in the Miami tennis community. To date, over 15,000 children and 7,000 adults have taken part in a Jane Forman Tennis program. Jane joined forces with Rivera Prep School in 2010 as the Director of racquet sports to their new facility from 2020-2023.

In 2024, Jane introduced The Team Forman Experience—an exclusive tennis experience for individuals, small groups, and competitive teams worldwide, in Miami and at your club.

Jane teaches, coaches, trains, and manages all levels of play for juniors and adults in Miami.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Jane Forman’s Remarkable Journey

1972

Jane began competing at age 10, winning Rhode Island state championships annually. She ranked top 3 in New England USTA Juniors and, at 18, became the New England Women’s Champion and No. 1 player. She was undefeated in high school, never losing a match or set.

1980

Jane attended Clemson University on a full athletic scholarship and was named to the NCAA All-American Team for four consecutive years, achieving Clemson’s most solid record, which still stands today. She began her professional career as an amateur to continue pursuing her college degree.

1984

Jane officially turned professional and competed for 10 years on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Circuit, as well as other circuits, including the USTA Professional Circuit, International Tennis Federation, Grand Slam tournaments, and the Virginia Slims Circuit. She faced top-ten opponents like Tracy Austin, Pam Shriver, and Andrea Jaeger, with her most memorable match against Martina Navratilova on Wimbledon’s Center Court in 1986.

1989

Jane retired from competitive play and shifted her focus to teaching and sports management.

1990

She founded The Jane Forman Tennis Academy (JFTA) to provide high-quality tennis programs for non-club amateurs, including classes, leagues, and tournaments for adults, teens, and children.

2002

Jane created Jane Forman Sports, a Miami-based sports management group comprising The Jane Forman Tennis Academy, Jane Forman Golf School, and Dade County Sports. She also founded the Dade County Sports Foundation, a nonprofit providing sports scholarships to participants in her programs. All entities share the mission of offering recreational sports for all ages and abilities.

HONORS & RECORDS

Nominated by Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce for Look Up Miami-Dade County Business

Woman of the Year in 2008

Named to Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003

Named to the Top 50 Athletes in the Century in Rhode Island in 2003

Holds the singles record with most wins in the history of Clemson University

Named to the ALL ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) Top Athletes of All Time in 1984

Four time ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) Champion; three time Most Valuable Player

Four time NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) All-American

Selected for Rhode Island Jewish Hall of Fame in 1987

Named Rhode Island’s Schoolgirl Athlete-of-the-Year by Words Unlimited in 1979 and 1980

Named Prep All-America Girl Athlete by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association in 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980

USTA (United States Tennis Association) National Ranking: Top 10 Junior in 1979

Never lost a match in the state of Rhode Island

Never lost a match or set interscholastically