Instruction Team

Contact: Text 405-641-2791 • mkburns25@gmail.com

• B.S. in Education, Bowling Green State University
• Master’s in Sports Administration, East Central University
• IPTPA Level 1 & RPO Certified
• 25+ years in K–5 Physical Education
• Taught PB101 & PB102 to 1,500+ adults

Contact: Text 937-369-9555 • doug.simmons62@yahoo.com

Degrees: MBA (Central Michigan) • M.S. Supply Chain (AFIT) • B.S. Business Management (Wright State)

Experience: 40+ countries teaching Pickleball, Tennis, and Fitness. Division I Tennis competitor. 4.75 DUPR competitor, multi-medalist at Pictona Open, PPA, and APP events.

Started in 2015, first Florida State Senior Games Gold the same year. Longtime Pictona instructor and decorated competitor in US Open, Nationals, and Huntsman Sr. Games.

• 9× US Open Medalist (5.0 & 4.5 Divisions)
• 4× USAPA Nationals Medalist
• Huntsman & Sr. Games National Champion

Former college tennis athlete with 10+ years in pickleball. Coaches Pictona’s adult clinics and national camps. Experience at Nike/Engage clinics and regional tournaments.

Contact: Text 386-285-7292

Specializes in technique, positioning, and decision-making. Focuses on beginner development, doubles teamwork, and shot selection. Certified through PPR and RPO programs.

Contact: Available upon request at Pictona

9+ years coaching, including 1,000+ athletes (300+ in pickleball). International experience in China, coaching PPA professionals, and adaptive sports with Brooks Adaptive Program. 4.5+ competitor and innovative educator using rhythm-based training methods.