Dave’s pickleball journey began on a trip to California, where he watched his brother-in-law play and thought, that looks like a lot of fun. One game later, he was hooked—and...
Ellie’s pickleball journey began back in 2015, when her oldest brother first handed her a paddle. What started as a casual game quickly grew into a passion—and for the past...
Jeannie’s pickleball journey started back in 1999, when her friend first introduced her to the game. It wasn’t long before she was hooked. Six years into playing regularly, her love...
June’s connection to pickleball began all the way back in 1996, when she first introduced the sport to her 6th-grade PE students. For years, she taught the basics of the...
Max’s pickleball journey began when life brought him back home to Cincinnati. Fresh off the West Coast in the spring of 2023, he dusted off a paddle set he’d been...
For Jackie, pickleball was always part of the retirement plan—but once she picked up a paddle, the game quickly became so much more. She began playing four years ago and...
As a full-time APP Tour pro and high-level coach, Allie helps 4.0+ players break through to advanced performance with pro-level technique and drilling. Her competitive fire and passion for teaching...
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Allie Reichert’s journey from basketball star to rising pickleball pro is fueled by fierce determination, natural athleticism, and an undeniable love for sport. A...
Bryson’s journey into pickleball began by chance—on a set of basketball courts at his old job, when he was asked to fill in because a group was short one player....
Dave’s pickleball journey began on a trip to California, where he watched his brother-in-law play and thought, that looks like a lot of fun. One game later, he was hooked—and...
Ali is a PPR Internationally Certified Instructor who loves working with beginners and making learning fun. Off the court, she’s a traveler, reader, and Italian learner who also happens to...
Katie is a PPR Certified Instructor who brings high energy, big smiles, and a love for all things pickleball. She’s a marathon runner, a tennis player, a baker of sweet...
JB is a PPR Certified Instructor who fell for pickleball thanks to his wife and hasn’t looked back since. He loves helping players from beginner to 4.0 and is always...
Eileen “Ike” Turain is a PPR- and IFTP-certified instructor who brings boundless enthusiasm and years of coaching experience to every lesson. She specializes in helping beginners master the fundamentals—like dinks,...
Erica is a USPTA Tennis Pro and DUPR 5.2 player who brings tons of competitive experience to her coaching. She’s known for her energy, smart strategies, and her soft spot...
At The Pickle Lodge, our team of certified pickleball instructors is passionate about helping players of every level elevate their game. Get to know the friendly faces who bring their...
At The Pickle Lodge, our team of certified pickleball instructors is passionate about helping players of every level elevate their game. Get to know the friendly faces who bring their...
Todd is an IPTPA Level II Certified Pro who loves teaching the “why” behind every shot and building community through the sport. He’s also an MBA-toting Michigan State Spartan who’s...
