Meet the RECS Instructors

Our RECS instructors bring passion, experience, and a love for the game to every session. Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or fine-tuning your skills, our team is here to help you grow, have fun, and play with confidence.

Steve Paranto

IPTPA Certified Instructor and Certifier
Steve, a Pickleball Hall of Fame inductee and multi-time National and World Champion, has been teaching since the 1980s—sharing his decades of experience and passion for helping players of all ages elevate their game.
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John Bartlett

IPTPA Certified
John is a lifelong athlete turned pickleball enthusiast who brings high energy and a love for teaching to every lesson, helping players of all levels improve their skills and have fun on the court.
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Lori D’Antonio

IPTPA Certified
Lori is a lifelong tennis player and dedicated pickleball instructor who enjoys teaching players of all ages to understand the game, play with confidence, and experience the fun, social side of the sport.
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Riley Hanks

IPTPA Certified
Riley, a former collegiate tennis player turned competitive pickleball athlete, brings her passion and high-energy coaching style to help players of all levels build confidence, master key skills, and have fun while improving their game.
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Tracie DeJager

IPTPA Certified
Tracie, a top-ranked Northwest player and certified instructor, combines her competitive experience with an interactive, mechanics-focused teaching style to help players strengthen their skills, build confidence, and have fun on the court.
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Joy Leising

PPR Certified
Joy, a top women’s professional player in the PNW brings her competitive experience and personalized coaching approach to help players of all levels refine their technique, strategy, and confidence on the court.
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Kevin Beeson

IPTPA Certified
Kevin, a former tennis pro turned pickleball champion with three National Titles and author of Pickleball Metaphors – The Fast Track to Better Pickleball, brings a patient, process-focused teaching style that helps players grow their game while enjoying the journey.
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Paul Porch

IPTPA Certified
Paul, a lifelong educator and accomplished competitor with medals from tournaments in six states, combines his deep teaching experience and personalized coaching style to help players of all levels build on their strengths and reach their full potential on the court.
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Tony Tollenaar

IPTPA Certified

Tony, a lifelong athlete and senior pro pickleball player with a background in tennis, racquetball, college baseball, and four Ironman triathlons, brings a high-level, experience-driven coaching style that helps players build skill, confidence, and a deeper love for the game.

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Jake Kane

IPTPA Certified

Jake, a longtime pickleball player and coach with seven years of playing experience and three years of teaching, brings a thoughtful, player-first approach focused on helping people truly understand the game. His favorite part of coaching is seeing that “aha” moment when a concept clicks and confidence lights up.

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Our Instructional Philosophy

We believe that pickleball should always be FUN — whether you’re playing, learning, or teaching.

Our instruction always begins with SAFETY, because you can’t play if you’re injured!

Teaching proper MECHANICS is fundamental to our instructional approach.

Our instructors are a TEAM who support one another.

We encourage our students to diversify their knowledge and skills by learning from different instructors.

We cherish and foster COMMUNITY through sharing, support, and inclusivity.

We support our students in their PERSONAL GROWTH by encouraging them to share and build real connections.

ENERGY is contagious, and we strive to always bring positive energy to our instruction.

IMPROVEMENT is always the goal.

And FUN. Always FUN!

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Start your Pickleball Journey–take an Intro To Pickleball Class at RECS!

Our Introduction to Pickleball session teaches the essential shots—serves, groundstrokes, volleys, and dinking—so you can start playing with confidence. Taught by experienced local instructors, you’ll leave with three personalized tips to build your skills.

Sign Up for Intro To Pickleball

Not Sure Where to Get Started?

We can help. Give us a call at 503 – 655 – PLAY or send us a message.