Roosevelt Island Racquet Club

Originally from Bradenton, Florida, Paradise began playing tennis at the age of three. She went on to become a top-ranked player in Florida, winning the state championship four times and serving as team captain. Additionally, she was a finalist in the Nationals doubles competition.

Paradise played for Saint Leo University, where she joined the Women’s Tennis team when it was ranked No. 3 in the nation. She was also a member of the university’s Honors Program.

Before joining RIRC, she taught at John McEnroe Tennis Academy, where she worked with players ranging from high-performance juniors aged 10 and under to adult competitors.