

Mike is one of the longest tenured Pickleball coaches in broader Houston. He is a USA Pickleball Ambassador as well as an IPTPA Certified Instructor. He is also a board member for Pickleball Houston. Mike's coaching has helped hundreds of students improve their game and have a blast doing so. He is focused on working with beginners and intermediate players. Outside of Pickleball, Mike is a retired teacher and a graduate of the University of Florida. He is passionate about personal fitness and photography as well. He has also coached and been a member of the USTA for 3+ decades.
"My team was quite pleased with how the lesson went, especially the focus on good racquet strokes as a best practice for hitting the pickleball, which was pretty helpful. Our group has varying sport abilities and Mike's steady approach really helps build confidence without overselling. If you're interested in a well-rounded lesson that covers the fundamentals but keeps it practical, he's worth considering.