October 15, 2026

DENCIL JOHNSON

Co-Director of Junior Tennis
Head of Adult Player Development

Dencil is an experienced and dedicated Tennis Program Director with over thirty years of leadership in both adult and junior tennis development. At High Point, he is responsible for managing instructor assignments, overseeing adult team training for tournament play, and playing an integral role in the junior development tennis programs.

Prior to joining High Point, Dencil served as Managing Director of the Colonial Tennis & Swim Club in Ennis, TX, and as Director of Adult Tennis at the prestigious John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels, Texas. In his tenure at the Academy, he represented the organization at national and international tournaments and coached the John Newcombe International Touring Team. 

Before relocating to Texas, Dencil was Assistant to the Director and Head Tennis Professional at the Myrtle Beach Tennis and Swim Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background, having earned a Master of Science degree in Sports Management and Marketing from the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama, and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina, where he also competed as a collegiate tennis player.

A native of India, Dencil was ranked among the Top 10 juniors nationally in the 12, 14, and 16-and-under age divisions, establishing a strong foundation for his lifelong dedication to the sport.

In February 2023, Dencil was honored with the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Texas Proud Award, which recognizes a member who exemplifies integrity, respect, and passion for tennis on and off the court.

Further affirming his expertise and reputation in the tennis community, Dencil was invited to coach at the USTA Sectional Camp in May 2025.