Costa Mesa High School (tennis court)

Bio: Bruna moved to the USA on a scholarship to play soccer while earning a degree in physical education. During her studies, she collaborated with a professor on a meaningful project coaching tennis for individuals with special needs. This experience deepened her understanding of advanced coaching techniques and emphasized the importance of compassion and connection in nurturing every player's growth. With a background in competitive play and a dedication to personalized instruction, Bruna is passionate about helping players develop their skills while fostering confidence and enjoyment on the court.

Bio: Hi I’m Nicky! I’ve been playing pickleball for almost 3 years and unfortunately if you hate tennis players, I am one of those players ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I have almost 20 years of tennis experience, from playing juniors up until I played 3 seasons of DII tennis at Sonoma State and 6+ years coaching/hitting partner for juniors/adults. If you’re familiar w/ their rating system I was rated as a 5.0+ NTRP/11.5 UTR (highest) Admittedly I, like most tennis players, was not a fan of pickleball at all but that quickly changed when I was exposed to the great community pickleball had to offer…unfortunately after getting destroyed by the 5.0+ groups but nonetheless had a great time at both sessions. From there on I haven’t looked back. I continue share my love for the sport through competition, coaching, and overall enjoying everything this sport has to offer. I offer lessons for all ages and skill levels. My approach to teaching has always been about making the complex things (or things that seems complex) simple and memorable