Instruction > Meet our Team
Sarah Saari
“Coach”
- Lead Instructor
- 5.0+ Rated Player
- Physical Education Background
- Multiple Medals 5.0+ and above
Alec Timmerman
- Lead Instructor
- 5.0 USAPA Rated Player
- From Hudsonville, Michigan
- Multiple Medals at the 5.0 Level
- Sponsored by Revolin’ Sports
Julie Manuel
- Lead Instructor: Intermediate & Advanced Camps
- Team Onix Sponsored Player
- 5.0 USAPA Rated Player
- US Open Medalist
- Nationals Medalist
John Marando
“Coach Ova”
- Lead Instructor
- 5.0+ Rated Player
- Former Handball Champion (Xaverian High School)
- Multiple Medals 5.0+ and above
Rachel Koral
- Lead Instructor: Intermediate & Advanced Camps
- Court Name: “Sarg”
- 5.0 USAPA Rated Player
- Team 1965 & Team Babolat Sponsored Player
Beth Burgan
- Lead Instructor: Beginner Clinics
- 3.5 75+ Rated Player
- Court Name: “White Lightning”
Kirsten Richter
“Coach Ruby”
- Lead Instructor
- 4.5+ Rated Player
- USA Pickleball Ambassador
- US Softball Player
Kren McManus
- Lead Instructor: Beginner Clinics
- 4.5 USAPA Rated Player
- 2018 US Open Gold Medalist
- Former Squash Player
- Court Name: “Digger D”
Brad Matthews
- Lead Instructor: Intermediate & Advanced Clinics
- Court Name: “Blockin Brad”
- Pickleball Instructor @ Del Webb Lakewood Ranch
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Judy Robertson
