- Author of The Perfect Guide To Acing Pickleball (500+ Five-Star Reviews)
- Certified PPR Instructor with 9+ Years Playing & Coaching Experience
- Specialist in Coaching Players 50+ to Improve Fast & Stay Injury-Free
- Creator of a Smart-Play System Focused on Strategy Over Power
Our Coaches
Head Coach
Mark Ianni
Coach
Russel Elefterion
- 16 years of pickleball experience
- Certified since 2016 (IPTPA, IFP 2018, PPR 2025)
- 36 years of certified coaching experience across multiple sports
- Worked with over 80 pickleball pros worldwide
Coach
Darlene Vendegna
- PPR & IPTPA Certified Pickleball Instructor
- 2023 Alameda County Woman of the Year (Sports & Fitness)
- Gold Medalist at the 2024 Maui Labor Day Classic
- Founder of Pickleball Programs at Claremont Country Club & East Bay YMCAs
Coach
Mark Wagner
- Winner of 4 out of 7 National Tour Tournaments at Men’s 4.5 (50+)
- Medalist at APP, PPA, and USA Pickleball Tournaments
- Former Top 200 Doubles & Top 300 Singles Player (ATP Rankings)
- Competed at Wimbledon, US Open, and French Open Multiple Times
Coach
Jorge Andrew
- 8+ Years Pickleball Coaching Experience
- 45+ Years Total Coaching Expertise
- PPR Coach Developer & International Master Professional
- 5-Time Hall of Fame Inductee
Coach
Dave Houston
- Nor Cal USPTA Division Hall of Fame Member
- Certified Pickleball Pro specializing in foundation building
- Expert in partner chemistry and communication strategies
- Master of the “copycat the pros” methodology
Coach
Timothy Ton
- 4 years of dedicated pickleball coaching experience
- PPR, IPTPA, and USAPA certified instructor
- Competed internationally in Mexico & Asia
- Featured onFox & NBC for pickleball excellence
Coach
Matty & MeiShen Klein
- 13+ Years Coaching (879 Clinics Taught)
- IPTPA/PPR Certified Instructors
- 30+ Gold Medals Across 75 Tournaments,
- Co-Taught 500+ Clinics & Founded Pickleball Programs in 3 Communities
Coach
Kelvin Holdrick
- 4 years of dedicated coaching experience
- 6 years of competitive playing experience
- PPR certified instructor
- Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winner in multiple tournaments throughout SoCal
Coach
Mark Knell
- 47+ Years of Racquet Sports Experience
- 4+ Years as Head Pickleball Coach at Westlake Athletic Club
- Built the Westlake Pickleball Program to Nearly 300 Members
- Coached the Westlake Team at Conejo Valley Tournaments
Coach
Dave & Tracy Wilcox
- Medaled in 50+ Tournaments Across 7 States
- Multiple Golden Ticket Winners to Nationals
- Regional & Super Regional Champions (Qualified for Nationals)
- Competed & Medaled from 3.0 to 5.0 in All Divisions
Alan Schwartz
- PCI Certified Pickleball Coach
- 30+ years of overall coaching experience across 7 sports
- Compete regularly at 4.5 level
- Specialize in mindset training
Coach
Jerry & Mary Downing
- Jerry Nominated to the St. Petersburg Seniors Hall of Fame for Community Impact Through Pickleball
- Certified Pickleball Instructors with Proven Training Methodologies
- Known as “Pickleball Secret Weapons” by Fellow Certified Instructors
- Builders of the Thriving St. Petersburg Pickleball Community & Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certified
Coach
Alex Baschoff
- PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor
- Gold Medal Finisher with Consistent Placements in Competitive 3.5 & 4.0 Divisions
- Specialist in Breaking Down Complex Movements Into Simple, Repeatable Steps
- Proven Track Record Helping Players 50+ Achieve Breakthrough Results
Coach
Alvin Tabios
- PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor & Multi-Sport Coach with a Lifetime of Coaching Experience
- Former Baseball & Martial Arts Coach with Expertise in Player Development at All Levels
- Specialist in Building Confidence Through Supportive, Fun Learning Environments
- Proven Track Record Turning Casual Players Into Committed, Improving Competitors
Coach
Bee Kilgore
- 5x National Champion & 6x US Open Champion with an English Open Title (2024)
- Ranked #6 Masters Senior Pro Nationally
- Active Competitor at 71 — Living Proof That Championships Are Won at Any Age
- Decades of Elite Experience Specializing in Senior-Level Championship Play
Coach
Brett Noel
- 3-Time National Champion & International Pickleball Instructor
- Expert in the Modern, Aggressive Style of Play That Wins at the Highest Levels
- Trains & Mentors Fellow Instructors — Bringing Elite Teaching Standards to Every Camp
- Specialist in Small Adjustments That Create Massive, Measurable Breakthroughs
Coach
David Nehdar
- PPR Certified Instructor & Active APP Tour Competitor with a 4.7 DUPR Rating
- Bronze Medalist in Men’s 5.5 50+ & Silver Medalist in 60+ 4.5 Singles
- 5 Years Playing & Coaching Experience Specializing in Beginner & Intermediate Players
- Brings Real Tournament Mindset to Every Lesson, Teaching You How Top Players Think & Compete
Coach
Drew McCall Burke
- 5 Years Pickleball Coaching Experience Backed by 30 Years of Overall Coaching Expertise
- Former Yoga, Bootcamp & Tennis Instructor with Deep Understanding of Movement & Athletic Performance
- Specialist in Helping Women 50+ Unlock Their True Potential Through Smart, Strategic Play
- Dedicated to Building Confidence, Friendships & Real Breakthroughs on the Court
Coach
Jeanne Burgess
- IPTPA Certified Instructor with 62 Years of Coaching Experience, Starting at Age 16
- 10 Years of Pickleball Experience & 9 Years Coaching Players of All Ages & Abilities
- Former Coach in Ice Skating, Windsurfing, Snowkiting & Stand-Up Paddleboarding
- Specialist in Making Pickleball Fun, Social & Accessible for Women 50+
Coach
Jon Longway
- PPR Certified Instructor with 4+ Years of Hands-On Coaching Experience
- 18 Tournament Medals Including Active International Competition in Mexico
- Former Surfing, Basketball & Baseball Coach, Bringing Elite Movement & Balance to the Court
- Focused on Building Confidence, Consistency & Real On-Court Results
Coach
Paul Pasquarosa
- IPTPA Certified Instructor with 55 Years of Coaching Experience, Starting at Age 19
- Seniors State Champion in Both Massachusetts & Rhode Island
- Former Football, Basketball & Baseball Coach Now at Age 74 & Still Competing
- Dedicated to Helping Players in Their 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s Unlock Their True Potential
Coach
Pete Nagy
- PPR Certified Instructor with Multiple 1st & 2nd Place Finishes in Competitive 3.5 & 4.0 Divisions
- 1st Place Winner in 4.0 Mixed Doubles at Sports Fest in Ixtapa, Mexico
- Brings a Professional Photographer’s Eye for Detail, Spotting Technique Issues Others Miss
- Known for Contagious Energy That Makes Every Session Motivating, Focused & Fun
Coach
Rich Scipione
- IPTPA Level I & II and PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor
- Author of 50 Tips for Better Pickleball Coaching Guide
- President of Trilogy Lake Norman Pickleball Club & Active Community Leader
- 7+ Years of Experience Specializing in Fundamentals, Strategy & Technique for Recreational & Intermediate Players
Coach
Sean Bailey
- PPR Certified Instructor & Georgia State Champion with a National Singles Championship Title
- Gold Medalist at the Cresswind Classic & Multiple Medal Finishes Across Georgia Tournaments
- 7 Years of Pickleball Experience with 5 Years of Dedicated Coaching Expertise
- Specialist in Competitive Strategy & Tournament Play for Players 50+
Coach
Suzanne Bernstein
- IPTPA & PPR Certified Playing Professional & Pickleball Teaching Expert
- Competed in Senior Pro Singles, Senior Pro Mixed Doubles & Pro Women’s Doubles
- PPA Desert Ridge Tournament Medalist in Senior Mixed Doubles (January 2023)
- Dedicated to Helping Women 50+ Unlock Their True Potential Through Smart, Strategic Play
Coach
Todd Aasen
- Certified Pickleball Teaching Professional with 4 Years of Playing & 2 Years of Coaching Experience
- Golf Instruction Background Bringing Precision, Patience & Athletic Fundamentals to the Court
- Coaching Weekend Camps Throughout Minnesota with a Focus on Breakthrough Moments
- Dedicated to Helping Players 50+ Unlock Their True Potential Through Smart, Strategic Play
Coach
Zaida E Rivera
- Gold Medalist at the 2025 ATPL National Championships in Arizona
- Silver Medalist at Florida Senior Games & Florida–Georgia Pickleball Classic
- Competed at 4.0–5.0 Levels & Trained Alongside Professionals Including Jorge Capestany & Dayne Gingrich
- 3 Years of Competitive Playing & Coaching Experience at the National Tournament Level