Rico was born and raised in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire where he discovered the game of golf at the age of 14. After high school, he decided to make his love for golf a career by enrolling in the Professional Golfers Career College in Orlando, Florida. While learning the business of golf from top industry professionals, he started his apprenticeship with Golf Magazine “Top 100” Teacher, Rick McCord at his academy at Orange Lake Resort. Rico worked with Rick for 10 years. From 2013–2015, Rico served as Director of Instruction at Glenmaura National Golf Club in Scranton, PA. The members and guests at Glenmaura enjoyed a revamped and rejuvenated instruction program under his direction. Rico spent the last 7 years as the Director of Instruction at Wentworth By The Sea Country Club in Rye, New Hampshire. Rico has been working towards opening his own facility for some time. Coach Club is a space for members and guests to get better at golf, relax, have fun and be a part of a community of golfers.