PPR USA Certified Head Pro

NCCP Canadian National Certified Coach

DUPR: 4.7+ Doubles, 4.5+ Singles

Born: July 4th, 1976, Thunder Bay ON.

Plays: Right Handed

Level of Play: 4.50 to 5.0

Fav Pro Players: Riley Newman & Quang Duong

First Started Pickleball: 2018

Fave Pickleball Moment: Winning the 2024 PPA Indoor Central National

Indoor Championships in Lakeville, MN- Singles, 4.0-4.5 Gold Medal, 35 yrs to 49 yrs.

Fav Achievements: 2022, 23 & 24 Thunder Bay Open Men's Doubles Champion

Bio: Jason along with a former men's double partner was the creator of the current Thunder Bay Pickleball Club in town as well has helped bring up the numbers significantly with the Moose Hall Pickleball Group in town with promotional events, lessons and monthly clinics. Jason is a true builder of the sport, as well as great promoter and marketing mind for the sport.

Jason was the first person to launch a youth program in the area which has ran at the Moose Hall, Boulevard and many other smaller venues. He loves coaching his advanced group, especially his son Alek who at 15 yrs old is playing in the Higher Level Division in the area.

For 2025 his goal is to up his training and try to compete sometime in 2026 in a senior(50+) pro event in canada or the states. Jason is a sponsored player and Sales Rep for Diadem Pickleball for the area as well.

PPR USA Certified Coach

NCCP Canadian National Certified Coach

DUPR: 4.2 Doubles, 4.2 Singles

Born: Oct 19th, 1963, Thunder Bay ON.

Plays: Right Handed

Level of Play: 4.0 to 4.5

Fav Pro Players: Ben Johns & Anna Leigh Waters

First Started Pickleball: 2022

Fave Pickleball Moment: Winning the 2024 PPA Indoor Central National Indoor Championships in Lakeville, MN in Singles, 3.5-4.0 Gold Medal, 60 to 69 yrs.

Fav Achievements: 2024 Duluth Men’s Doubles Advanced Silver Medal; 2023 & 2024 Thunder Bay Open Men's Doubles Champion.

Bio: Dan’s life in pickleball took off when he asked Jason to be his men’s doubles partner. From there he added instructional certifications to help others learn the game and improve. Dan is a pickleball nerd, continuously watching YouTube videos of PPA Tour matches and finding effective drills to teach others.

Dan’s goals for 2025 are to continually improve at pickleball instruction, become a better player, and assist Jason with his goal to play in a senior (50+) pro event in Canada or the USA.

PPR USA Certified Coach

NCCP Canadian National Certified Coach

DUPR: 3.4+ Doubles

Born: May 6th, 1971

Years of Pickleball Experience: 4 yrs

Current Level of Play: 3.5

Short Term Goal: To teach players the team based strategies and tactics of pickleball while having a fun social atmosphere.

Long Term Goal: To continue to improve his knowledge of pickleball techniques and teaching styles to engage a large variety of players.

NCCP Canadian National Certified Coach

DUPR: 4.0 Doubles, 3.5 Singles

Born: Feb 14th, 1970

Years of Pickleball Experience: 8 yrs

Current Level of Play: 3.5-4.0

Short Term Goal: To keep improving my game as a player and coach.

History: From summer of 2022 to Fall of 2024, served as the President to the Thunder Bay Pickleball Club.

PPR USA Certified Coach

DUPR: 4.2 Doubles

Born: July 14, 1965

Years of Pickleball Experience: 1 ½ years

Background:

8 years competitive badminton at the provincial and national level / 5 years University of Toronto varsity badminton team.

Secondary Teacher for over 20 years / Bachelor of Physical and Health Education

Coached Badminton in Toronto 6 years

Short-Term Goal: To introduce new and beginner players to the enjoyment and benefits of participating in pickleball by creating a welcoming, inclusive, and encouraging environment. To help players enhance their skills, improve performance, and build their confidence through structured training programs.

Long-Term Goal: To continue my personal development as a coach by staying up to date with the best practices in pickleball coaching by attending coaching clinics and learning from experienced coaches. Help players to develop a lasting love for pickleball by building fundamental skills and focusing on fun, fitness, and social connections.

Certified Pickleball Machine

DUPR: Better than yours

Born: I’m just a kid

Plays: Both Hands

Level of Play: More consistent than you

Fav Pickleball Moment: Never get tired of dominating my opponents

Short Term Goals: To help level up players of all levels

Long Term Goals: To keep on driving and drilling everyday

Worries: My owners forget to plug me in before a good drilling session