Certified Instructors
Steve Paranto (text 503-310-0650):
Over 30 years of experience teaching pickleball
Instructional writer for Pickleball magazine
Multiple national medal winner: 5.0 level seniors
Tony Tollenaar (email Tony):
Silver medal (Men's Sr. Pro Doubles): 2017 Tournament of Champions
Silver medal (Men's Sr. Open Doubles): 2017 USAPA Nationals
Silver medal (Men's 5.0 50-59 Doubles): 2017 Oregon Senior Games
Tony is available to teach in the Wilsonville area
Paul Porch (text 360-609-9479):
5.0 USAPA Legacy Tournament Player Rating
Instructing pickleball, mathematics, and swimming for over 50 years
Contributing instructional writer for Pickleball Magazine
Featured in Pickleball Central Blog “Meet the Pickleball Pros” (click here)
Medal winner at Nationals, Huntsman, Tournament of Champions
Gold medal winner at numerous local, regional, and out-of-state tournaments
Member of the Tournament Player Ratings committee and consultant to USAP
Instructor certification through the Level II IPTPA
Clinics and private lessons at RECS and other locations
Heidi Johnson
PPR Certified Professional Instructor
Call or text (503) 989-6468, e-mail Heidi
Private, semi-private, or group lessons available
Heidi is available to teach in the Wilsonville, Canby, West Linn, Oregon City areas
Thomas Yelloweyes
PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor
IPTPA Certified Pickleball Instructor
Call or text (503) 941-8284, email thomas@nighttrainpickleball.com
Private, semi-private, club clinics, private clinics & events, and small group lessons available
More info at www.nighttrainpickleball.com
Thomas is available to teach in the Portland area and also destination clinics
Rick Hammerquist (text or call 503-930-4462, email Rick):
IPTPA Certified Professional Instructor
Gold medal (Men’s Doubles 4.0 55+): 2019 USAPA Nationals
Gold medal (Mixed Doubles 4.5 60+): 2021 Huntsman World Senior Games
Gold medal (Men’s Doubles 4.5 55+): 2021 Pacific NW Regional
Gold medal (Men’s Singles 4.5 55+): 2021 Pacific NW Regional
Gold medal (Men’s Doubles 4.5 60+): 2022 Pacific NW Regional
Gold medal (Men's Doubles 4.0 55-59): 2023 Biofreeze National Championship
Private, semi-private, or group lessons available
Roxy Stewart
PPR Certified Instructor
Call or text (818) 645-2334, email Roxy.Pickleball@icloud.com
Private, semi-private, or group lessons available
Specializing in 3.75 & below levels, fun learning, drilling, and strategic play
Roxy is available to teach in West Linn, Tualatin, and Portland areas
More info at https://Roxy-Stewart.square.site