About Your Coaches
Everyone has their own idea of what playing to their PRIME means. Everyone has their own set of goals. Some want outdoor exercise and hanging out with friends. Others like working on skills that improve their game. And some like spirited, fast paced, competition - the thrill of victory.
Coach Dale VAN SCOYK is a member of USA Pickleball and has been selected as an AMBASSADOR. He is a Certified Coach and member of the PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) the official education partner of USA Pickleball. He is a Certified Referee, one of fewer than 200 in the US and currently the only CR in Wisconsin. Coach Dale competed and refereed at the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Pickleball US Open in Naples, Florida and has won multiple gold medals in Florida and Wisconsin sanctioned tournaments.
He is the founder of the Highland Woods Pickleball Club in Bonita Springs, FL and the organizer of the Shorewood Wisconsin Friends of Pickleball.
"My focus is on introducing the sport to you and others to help you realize your potential."
Coach Tom HORTON is a certified instructor with IPTPA, the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Asosciation. He has over 30 years of extensive experience teaching racquet sports. He coached men and women varsity high school tennis, was an Ektelon sponsored racquetball player and instructor and is now active in coaching pickleball.
Tom manages pickeball leagues and events in the Milwaukee and Marquette Michigan areas. He enjoys helping a range of player skill levels, from beginnners to advancing intermediates. Coach Tom's teaching style is informative and interactive. Drills will be challenging, fun and engaging.
"I believe that giving individual attention to each student is important. Understanding a player's skills and challenges helps me tailor each session specific to their needs."
What are your PRIME goals? Let us helop you get there.
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Want to learn how to play -- how to get started?
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Want to focus on specific shots and learn new court strategies?
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Want individual or semi-private attention to lift your play to the next level?
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Want to enjoy an hour or two with a good pickleball workout and some tips that fine tune your game?
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Want to bring Coach Dale and a pickleball court to your Block Party or Company Event to get players and spectators energized and involved?