My story: I first stepped onto a pickleball court in 2013 at my local YMCA. Most of the players were retired seniors, and my friends gave me grief for competing against people 20 years my senior. Times have changed — now I’m the one who’s older than most players out there. But that early experience shaped how I coach. I understand what it feels like to be new to this sport, to be learning against more experienced players, and to slowly figure out the concepts that make everything click.

Over the past 8 years, I’ve played and coached across seven countries — conducting clinics in Uruguay, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Australia, and throughout the US. I’ve prepared students for tournaments who’ve gone on to earn first and second-place finishes. And I’ve built a coaching system built on a simple truth: the right concept, explained the right way, with a memorable phrase or acronym that sticks — that’s what creates lasting improvement.

My approach: My teaching pleasure comes from hearing former students tell me years later how grateful they are for the concepts I taught them early on. I listen closely to student feedback and tailor every lesson to each player’s specific needs. Over the years, I’ve created my own terminology, acronyms, and sayings to help students remember basic but important pickleball concepts that pay dividends for years if followed. My analytical professional background helps me pinpoint and direct attention to the specific areas of improvement for each player.