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Jeremy Ellerby

RSPA Head Professional

In his role as Head Professional, Jeremy will oversee the direction of all tennis and pickleball private and group lessons. Jeremy aims to grow the programs and provide an energetic and inclusive environment for players of all skill levels.

Paolo Santonocito

IFP & PPR Certified Head Pickleball Professional

Paolo has been playing pickleball since 2014. Having played baseball and tennis, pickleball was an easy sell. Over the past decade, he has been active in growing and strengthening the pickleball community in and around his hometown in Connecticut.

Eliott Kuchera

RSPA Certified Professional Assistant Tennis & Pickleball Professional

Born and raised in Waterloo, IA, Eliott Kuchera first became a lover of tennis at 4 years old while watching his older brother and sister take lessons at Byrnes Park. After playing for Waterloo Columbus, he joined the Wartburg Knights tennis team in 2015 where his appreciation for the sport and the people it attracted grew even further.

Kris Diehl

PPR Professional Pickleball Instructor

Kris resides in Cedar Rapids with her husband, teenage daughter and 3 dogs. She loves to camp in National Parks, walk dogs, swim, read, write, boat and visit and spend time with extended family and friends.

Mike Evans

Pickleball Instructor

Mike has been playing Pickleball since 2019, He was a lifelong tennis player who attend Truman State University on a tennis scholarship; played number one singles and qualified for the NCAA National Tennis Tournament as a junior and again as a senior reaching the quarter finals his junior year.