Meet Raj and Rohan Sheth

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Raj and Rohan Sheth. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Raj, Rohan, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.

Rohan and I found our purpose when we realized how much we loved tennis and wanted to share that joy with others. We grew up around the sport, watching our parents play and learning every chance we got. Over time, we began teaching tennis to autistic kids, and it became clear that we could make a real difference in their lives. We love seeing their faces light up when they learn a new skill or hit the ball for the first time. It is not always easy, but the challenge is worth it because we know we are helping them grow and gain confidence. Seeing them succeed reminds us why we chose this path, and it inspires us to keep going every day.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

We are greatly focused on helping. We’ve always felt at home on the tennis court since we were kids watching our parents play and trying to mimic their moves. As we got older, tennis became more than just a game to us; it became a way to connect with others. Now, we focus on teaching tennis to autistic children, a group we believe can benefit so much from the joy and structure of this sport. Seeing them gain confidence and celebrate small victories on the court is the most exciting and special part of our work. We also want folks to know that we’re planning to host community tennis clinics in the coming months, where anyone curious about our methods and mission can drop by, learn more, and maybe hit a few balls. Our goal is simple: use tennis as a tool for growth, fun, and friendship. And we’re excited about every new opportunity that helps us bring the sport we love to even more people.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back on our journey, which revolves around helping autistic children, we’ve found that empathy, consistency, and adaptability were the three qualities that shaped us the most. Empathy allowed us to truly see each child’s perspective, so we built trust by taking the time to listen and respond to their needs. Consistency helped us celebrate small victories, no matter how minor they seemed, reinforcing a sense of progress for both the children and us. And finally, adaptability opened the door to new methods of teaching, whether that meant using music, visual aids, or playful games to make learning tennis more engaging. By leaning into these three qualities, we’ve been able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the kids we serve, and we believe these traits can guide anyone looking to create real impact in their own journey.

Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?

A book that played a significant role in our development is Atomic Habits by James Clear. One of the most valuable lessons we took from it is the power of small, consistent changes turning into significant growth over time. Clear’s idea of improving by just one percent daily reminds us that big wins aren’t always about dramatic leaps but steady, gradual progress. We also appreciated his advice to “make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, make it satisfying,” which helped us design daily routines that stick. Finally, the concept of habit stacking which is pairing a new habit with an existing one proved especially useful for us, since we could easily incorporate mini-practice sessions or mindful moments into our regular teaching schedule. By applying these insights, we found ourselves building positive habits that not only helped us grow personally but also enhanced the way we support the autistic children we teach.