• PPPA Members that are Instructors


Instructors teaching at Monument Valley Park (MVP) must have a valid permit from Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services.  They are authorized to use Court #1, the Instructor Court. Authorized Instructors are designated below.

For more information on the permit process for MVP click here.


Instructors teaching at Bear Creek Regional Park (BC) must have a valid permit from El Paso County Parks and Recreation. They are authorized to use Court #12, the Instructor Court.

Authorized Instructors will be added to this page as they receive their permits. 

For more information on the permit process for BC click here.


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NAME(S): Kim Davis

Contact#:  719-761-6871

Email: kim@davistennis.com

Teaching Qualifications:

  • PPR Certified Pickleball Professional
  • USAF Academy Graduate and Instructor Pilot UNC Master of Arts in Physical Education - Pedagogy Emphasis

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    NAME: Joe Frasca (Authorized to teach at MVP)

    Contact#:  719-238-1879

    Email: joe@neuropickleball.com

    Teaching Qualifications:

    • Co-Founder of NeuroPickleball Academy
    • Selkirk Elite Pro Team Player
    • Professional Pickleball Registry Certified Teaching Professional
    • IPTPA Level II Certified Instructor
    • Colorado IPTPA Co-Director of Training & Testing
    Offerings:
    • Private or Semi-Private Lessons
    • Group of 4 Lesson
    • Small and Large Group Clinics

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    NAME: Mike Lovato (teaches at the Big House and GOG Club)

    Contact#:  719-238-4381

    Email: mikealovato@gmail.com

    Teaching Qualifications:

    • Certified IPTPA Level II Instructor
    • Played 5.0 Tennis
    • Played small college varsity tennis for 4 years
    • Former Tennis Instructor

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    NAME: Sandeep Maity (Authorized to teach at MVP)

    Hi, everyone, this is Sandeep! I am excited to join as a pickleball instructor to give lessons. The last 3 years have been fun to teach and connect with Picklers! My passion is to coach and connect with people, so let’s get out there and have some fun through lessons. 

    • Private or Semi-Private Lessons
    • Group of 4 Lesson
    • Small and Large Group Clinics

    Contact#:  719-772-4771

    Email: sandeepmaity01@gmail.com

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    NAME: Leslie McCoy (Authorized to teach at MVP)

    Contact#:  304-820-6264

    Email: lesliemccoy6264@gmail.com

    Teaching Qualifications:

    • Pro Coach with Professional Pickleball Registry

    Offerings:

    • Free Beginner Lesson

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    NAME: Bill Muno (Private court at his home in Flying Horse)

    Contact#:  630-772-1026

    Email: Wcmuno@yahoo.com

    Teaching Qualifications:

    • IPTPA & PPR Certified Pickleball Professional
    • Former Division 1 tennis player, and PTR Tennis Professional

    • Senior Pro Tour Pickleball Player

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      NAME(S): Curtis Olson

      Contact#:  719-964-8765

      Email: Curtisolson@me.com

      Teaching Qualifications:

      • PPR Certified Pickleball Professional
      • First authorized, registered coach for El Paso County

      Offerings:

      • Private or Semi-Private Lessons
      • Small Groups
      • Three and me

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