As a fast and fairly young sport, racquetball has earned the respect of virtually every athlete yearning for a full body training venue. The International Racquetball Federation is now recognized by the Olympic Committee and hosts contests in over 90 countries.

In 1996, the sport welcomed the first ever Jamaica International Racquetball Team... and this athletic competition will never be the same again.

Jamaica has always been known for its excellence in sugar canes, vacation hot spots and its athletes. And now, those fun loving, calypso dancing, hand clapping Caribbean based life forms are bringing a whole new dimension to this high speed game of strategy, strength and raw power. The key players on this team have already accumulated significant experience in the art of winning.

Founder and Captain John F. Edwards has placed all team members on a strict and rigid training program involving continuous reggae music, spicy jerk food, coconut juice and a consistent use of the response, "no problem mon."

Edwards is President of the Jamaica Racquetball Federation, an AmPro certified instructor, 2 time New York State Doubles Champion, and 2002 NYS Mixed Doubles Champion with fellow teammate Jackie Gopie. He was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica.

Visit their web site at www.teamjamaica.org!