Enhance Your
Skills With a Pickleball Pro
SENIOR COACH Kimo Hansen
IPTPA Master Teaching Professional (MTP), Certified Ratings Specialist-5
With over 29 years of service to the community, Kimo has coached, mentored, and instructed multiple sports ranging from soccer, baseball, racquetball, bowling, and pickleball. Kimo holds a Master of Science in Project Management and effectively applies this to the sporting industry.
Kimo became an official USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) Ambassador-at-Large in 2016 and has instructor certifications spanning over 25 years in both racquetball and pickleball. He completed his USA Pickleball Referee Level 2 certification in 2018 and has multiple years of tennis and table tennis experience throughout high school and college.
Kimo currently holds credentials as an International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) Master Teaching Professional and Director. Additionally, he is an IPTPA Certified Rating Specialist Level-5 for those desiring a professional assessment through a structured international based skill-level assessment. He continues to search for potential pickleball teaching professionals to certify through a two-day Teach the Teacher Level-1 Workshop. Additionally, Kimo can certify instructors to the Level-2 Teaching Professional certification.
Kimo continues to use his expertise as a Tournament and League Director throughout the United States under his own Victory Road Sports, LLC, as well as offering lessons and clinics, for both individuals and groups in bowling, racquetball, tennis, and pickleball.
Kimo is currently the Director of Operations at Indoor Pickleball Now (IPN) located in Fort Worth, Texas. His passion for pickleball is heightened with each opportunity he’s given to share his knowledge and expertise of this great sport while placing emphasis on the player’s experience. Kimo is a true people-person who loves to have fun!
HEAD COACH Chrissie Cooper Hintz
PPR Certified Professional Instructor
Chrissie's pickleball adventure began at the 2019 Masters Tennis Tournament in Austin, where she crossed paths with PPR legend Jeff Rausch. It all clicked when Jeff guided her through the PPR certification workshop, paving the way for Chrissie to become a PPR Certified Professional Instructor.
With a tennis background spanning over 30 years, including a collegiate career at Tarleton State University, Chrissie was initially a singles player. However, her love for pickleball truly blossomed when she embraced the world of doubles, thanks to some fellow enthusiasts at the local park.
Since joining tournament play in late 2021, Chrissie has secured an impressive collection of over 27 medals, with half of them gleaming gold. Her latest triumphs include two bronze medals at the 2023 USAPA National Tournament, showcasing her skills in 4.0 35+ singles and 4.0 35+ women's doubles.
Chrissie brings two decades of coaching experience to our club, with a rich history in tennis coaching at the collegiate and high school levels. Her commitment to teaching and coaching is not just a profession; it's a part of who she is.
COACH Bill Lyon
IPTPA Level-1 Instructor
Bill has been immersed in the world of sports since he was a youth. Throughout the years, he has remained a competitive athlete in several sports, including Tennis and racquetball and has represented Fort Worth in USTA sectional playoffs as both captain and player. The last two years, however, he has discovered and fallen in love with Pickleball. His love for the game was immediate and all-in.
Bill is an IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) Level I Certified Coach and Teaching Pro and is committed to helping others learn and enjoy the game as much as he does. He brings his passion for teaching and love of sport to each player he is privileged to teach. He supports his student’s goals and strives to make Pickleball fun at every level of play.
Bill would love to work with beginner/intermediate players as well as anyone looking to progress to the next level.
COACH Bradley Jones
PPR Certified Professional Instructor
Brad is a Certified Coach from the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) and a member of USA Pickleball (USAPA). He currently coaches and drills advanced beginner to intermediate players, focusing on fundamentals and strategies such as ready position, court awareness, contact point, deep serves and returns, block and punch volleys, and shot selection. His training sessions include focused drills on volleys, dinks, drops, serves and returns, and drives.
With prior coaching experience in tennis, baseball, and softball, Brad brings a well-rounded understanding of athletic movement and game dynamics to the pickleball court. Having grown up playing tennis, baseball, football, racquetball, and basketball, he developed a lifelong enthusiasm for competition, fundamentals, and strategy. This passion—especially for tennis—naturally evolved into a love for pickleball. Brad is dedicated to helping beginners and improvers progress to a solid intermediate level by linking technical skills with strategic play. In addition to his sports background, he has years of experience as an Air Force and corporate training instructor, which has honed his ability to teach effectively and efficiently.
COACH Bianca Rykheer
IPTPA Level 1- Instructor
Bianca discovered her love for coaching and mentoring early in life, both during her leisure time and in professional settings. Her passion for helping others grow and achieve their goals has been a consistent driving force throughout her career. Whether guiding individuals in business or coaching athletes on the court, Bianca finds fulfillment in empowering others to unlock their full potential.
As a pickleball coach, Bianca works closely with beginners and intermediate players, focusing on skill development, game strategy, and fostering a genuine love for the sport. She is dedicated to helping players improve their performance while experiencing the joy and camaraderie that pickleball brings. With a patient and encouraging coaching style, Bianca creates a welcoming environment where players can build confidence, refine their techniques, and embrace the competitive spirit of the game.
Whether you are just starting out or looking to elevate your skills, Bianca is committed to supporting your growth and making every step of your pickleball journey both rewarding and enjoyable.
COACH George Payne
IPTPA Level 1- Instructor
George is currently certified with IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) He currently coaches the Pickleball 101 and Pickleball 102 classes, focusing on basic mechanics of each skill, basic rules and the ability to demonstrate each skill at the 2.5 beginner level. George has a coaching background in secondary schools with experience in football, baseball, basketball, golf and track. George played 5 different sports in college with one being on the badminton team. He also was a reserve on the tennis team.
These two sports along with a passion for table tennis carried over into his love now for pickleball. Helping beginners improve is a personal goal of his. George applies his early education background into his training techniques and helps guide beginners quickly into becoming pickleball enthusiasts.
COACH Bryan Beck
IPTPA Level 1- Instructor