Katie first stumbled into pickleball at a neighborhood social, where the pro convinced her to jump into a league. One month later, she was hooked. She’s been playing for ten months now, and what keeps her coming back are the friendships she’s made and the chance to keep improving at something new.
As a PPR Certified Instructor, Katie knows how to make pickleball both fun and approachable. She’s already racked up a plenty of medals, and her lifelong background in sports—volleyball, college tennis, and coaching basketball—means teaching comes naturally. Katie especially lights up when working with beginners and intermediates, kids and adults alike. She loves teaching dinks, drives, serves, and the two-handed backhand. Her students can always expect a high-energy, personalized experience full of “aha” moments that make the game click.
Pickleball means the world to Katie. After 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, she wasn’t sure what her next chapter would be—until pickleball landed in her lap and gave her new passion, community, and purpose. It’s challenged her in new ways, brought her amazing friendships, and even turned into a career she loves at The Pickle Lodge. Her favorite memories aren’t about medals—they’re about laughing, smiling, and sharing good vibes with great people on court.
Katie is a certified instructor with the Ohio Pickleball Academy at The Pickle Lodge, where we’re dedicated to helping players grow their game and love the sport even more. Ready to play with Katie? Click here to book a lesson and click here to view our upcoming clinics.