Instruction > Meet our Team

Sarah Saari

  • Lead Instructor
  • Paddle Choice: Rich Cat Supply Amino 16mm
  • 5.0+ UPTR Rated Player
  • 2019 Nationals Medalist
  • 2018-2022 Multiple US Open Medalists
  • 2 Gold Medals @ Great Lakes Regionals
  • 2 Gold Medals @ Middle States Regionals
  • 4-Time Medalist @ Grand Canyon State Games

Julie Manuel

  • Lead Instructor: Intermediate & Advanced Camps
  • Team Onix Sponsored Player
  • 5.0 USAPA Rated Player
  • US Open Medalist
  • Nationals Medalist

John Marando

  • Lead Instructor: Intermediate & Advanced Clinics
  • Team Engage Sponsored Player
  • 5.0+ UPTR Rated Player
  • Former Handball Champion (Xaverian High School)
  • Court Name: “Coach Ovah'”
  • From Brooklyn, NY

Rachel Koral

  • Lead Instructor: Intermediate & Advanced Camps
  • Team Selkirk Sponsored Player
  • Court Name: “Sarg”
  • 5.0+ UPTR Rated Player

Tom Roelse

  • Lead Instructor: Intermediate & Advanced Clinics
  • 5.0 USAPA Rated Player
  • Pickleball Instructor @ Sarasota National
  • Pickleball Instructor @ Riverwood
  • From Sheboygan, WI
  • Former Raquetball Player

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