Meet Our Tennis Professional Staff 

At Haworth Country Club’s Tennis, Pickleball & Fitness Center, our professional team is dedicated to delivering exceptional racquet sports and fitness experiences for members of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re training for competition or just enjoying recreational play, our staff brings the expertise, passion, and energy to help you reach your goals on and off the court.

Lukas Pospisil – Director of Tennis

Lukas Pospisil is a certified racquets professional with credentials from USPTA, PTR, and Platform Tennis & Pickleball. As Director of Tennis, he leads all racquet sports strategy, operations, and member programming at the Tennis, Pickleball & Fitness Center.

A former Division I collegiate athlete and Bergen County singles and doubles champion, Lukas was also a top-ranked junior in New Jersey and the USTA Eastern Region. Over the years, he has coached players of all ages and levels, including several professionals competing in national and international tournaments. Originally from the Czech Republic, he has lived in Bergen County for over 20 years and is fluent in multiple languages.

Lukas is known for his high standards and inclusive approach, offering a full range of programming from junior development and adult clinics to USTA match play, cardio tennis, leagues, and private instruction.

Ryan Foster – Assistant Director of Tennis

Ryan Foster is a former Division I and II collegiate tennis player and seasoned coach with extensive experience leading programs at clubs, schools, and community centers. After standout careers at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Assumption College, where he earned All‑Conference honors and played No. 1 singles and doubles, Ryan transitioned into several leadership roles at various clubs and ran several high-end programs. He has directed UTR‑sanctioned tournaments, expanded junior and adult programming, introduced pickleball initiatives, and served as Assistant Coach at Hunter College, helping the team reach its first conference final in over a decade.

His strength is coaching players of all ages while blending technical instruction, strategy, and fitness to develop complete athletes and thriving tennis communities. His programs emphasize discipline, adaptability, and a love for competition, while also fostering sportsmanship and teamwork.


Boris Bogdanov – Head Tennis Professional

Boris Bogdanov is a former Division I tennis standout and a key leader in Haworth’s junior and adult tennis development. As Head Tennis Professional, he brings a strong record of producing varsity athletes, NCAA players, and high-level juniors.

A top-ranked junior in the Eastern Section, Boris earned a full scholarship to Fairleigh Dickinson University, competing at first singles and leading his team to three NEC titles and an NCAA Nationals appearance.

Boris is recognized for his technical instruction, developmental focus, and commitment to building a strong, competitive, and supportive racquet sports community at the Tennis, Pickleball & Fitness Center.