Plaza Hotel Pickleball Courts

Bio: I am Michel, a life and sports coach specializing in racket sports, including tennis, pickleball, and table tennis. With a background in performing table tennis and track & field at the national level, I have been coaching sports for over 18 years. I also have experience coaching a junior rugby team in England, focusing on fitness and recovery. Hiking, tennis, and pickleball are my daily passions. If you want to learn one of these activities or return to them, I can help you master the skills and maximize your potential for full enjoyment. My coaching covers fitness, technique, strategies, diet, mental preparation, and meditation. I believe sports are a lifestyle that can be enjoyed at any age.

Bio: Hello! I'm Nathan, a dedicated pickleball enthusiast with a play rating fluctuating between 4.8 and 5.2. I've passionately embraced the sport, competing in numerous tournaments and refining my gameplay. While I haven't taken up formal coaching, I'm always eager to offer friendly advice and have been guiding newcomers to the sport for the past four years. My approach centers on laying a strong foundation. If you're new to pickleball, we'll start with the basics, ensuring you grasp the fundamentals. Together, we'll engage in volleys back and forth, developing your game one swing at a time.

Bio: Steve is a Sr. Pro Pickleball Player and Certified Instructor at the Plaza Hotel and Casino since April of 2019. Steve started playing in early 2014 and turned pro in 2 short years and winning the Gold in his very 1st Sr. Pro event. Steve has since gone on to win 7 Gold medals at the U.S. Open including Sr Pro in 2018. He continued on to win 7 National Championships and 13 World Titles (Huntsman Sr. Games). In total, he won Gold in over 125 Tournaments at the 5.0/Sr. Pro level. Steve is highly requested to do clinics all over including Mexico , Costa Rica , Canada , North Carolina and other parts of the country. Steve has taught over 6000 players using proper technique, and best strategies to level up their play.

Bio: As a PPR Certified Pro-Level Coach, I obtained the ability to teach beginner, intermediate (3.0-3.9) and advance (4.0-4.5) level players. PPR is the official education and certification partner of USA Pickleball. PPR Certified or Certified Pro-level Coach is the standard when it comes to pickleball instructor certification. As a PPR Coach, we lean-in and work with students to earn their trust and respect, as well as private clubs, community clubs and recreational players at all facilities in the community and nationwide! As a PPR Certified Pro-Level coach I have access to educational resources to keep me sharp as well as to share with my students along with other materials and resources. I will keep you on the cutting edge of all things pickleball! I am located in the Northeast and Northwest areas of Las Vegas. As a USA Pickleball Ambassador, I am chartered to grow the game of pickleball. I have given lessons throughout the valley and will continue to do so.