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Pickleball serves up a flury of the latest updates, including staff changes, guest coaches, and the defacto program bible.

Coaching Staff Update

We are pleased to announce Dave Glass as our new Head Pickleball Professional. Dave began as our Head Squash Professional in October and will now take on the dual role of heading both sports. If you have not met Dave, please swing by his office which is conveniently located in the Squash Lounge beside the North Gymnaisum.

Who is Dave Glass?

A recently certified Pickleball Canada Coach, Dave Glass is our Head Squash Professional who played professional squash and was ranked 150 in the world. Dave is a 15-time Junior and Senior Manitoba Squash Provincial Champion. He is a highly respected squash coach who was the Head Pro at the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club from 2014-2022. Dave is excited to bring his years of coaching experience to the sport of pickleball.

More Certified Staff

The Club recently hosted a pickleball certification course with Pickleball Canada for experienced racquet sport coaches. In addition to Dave, we now have 2 more Pickleball Canada Certified Coaches on staff; Goran Zovko (Tennis Director), and Hossein Farghadani (Badminton Head Coach). These coaches will work as substitutes and help support lessons and events as needed. Craig Mercer, Director of Athletics & Recreation, was also certified with Picklaball Canada to gain added insight into the sport.

Pickleball brochure and Booking Policies

We have created a Pickleball Brochure that provides everything you need to know about Pickleball at the Club, such as general policies, program & court booking procedures and policies, free courts, no shows, cancellations, wait lists, equipment, and more. The brochure can be picked up at Club Reception, the Registration Desk, and in the Squash/Pickleball Office.

Special Guest Coach

On Thursday, February 23 special guest coach, Mark Renneson ran three pickleball clinics for members. Mark is the founder of Third Shot Sports and Pickleball Coaching International and runs pickleball clinics and camps around the world. Mark also does broadcast commentary at major pickleball events like the US Open, US National Championships, and he is in charge of Canada's National Pickleball Coach Education Program. The sessions were for experienced players and seemingly very well received.