About Us
Leadership & Experience
ACE in Blind Tennis is led by experienced coaches who have successfully launched blind tennis programs across multiple USTA sections and districts. With hands-on experience at the grassroots, sectional, and national levels, ACE brings both credibility and real-world insight to every partnership.
Coaching Excellence
ACE in Blind Tennis was created to bridge the gap between intention and action in blind tennis programming. While interest in serving athletes who are blind or have low vision continues to grow, many organizations and coaches lack clear, practical pathways to get started. ACE exists to change that.
Education
Our focus is on education, accessibility, and sustainability. We work to ensure blind tennis programs are not only introduced but also supported and developed over time in ways that are thoughtful, effective, and demonstrate excellence in coaching.
Founders
Dana Costa is a co-founder of ACE in Blind Tennis and a nationally recognized advocate for blind and visually impaired tennis programming. With extensive experience developing, leading, and scaling blind tennis initiatives, Dana works closely with coaches, organizations, and USTA to create sustainable pathways for participation.
Dana’s work centers on education and practical application, helping bridge the gap between interest and action.
David Dilettuso is a RSPA elite tennis professional and co-founder of ACE in Blind Tennis, bringing extensive experience in high-performance coaching, program development, and blind tennis initiatives. As a leader within ACE in Blind Tennis, David plays a key role in advancing education, on-court implementation, and sustainable programming for athletes.
His background as an elite professional informs a structured yet flexible approach that meets athletes and programs at every stage of development.