Get to know the M.P.C. Instructors!

Zac Shook

Teaches ALL levels

1. Why is this sport important to you?

Pickleball is important to me due to the many relationships formed during years of play. I’m fascinated by its strategic aspects, always finding new tactics to explore and refine.

2. What is your teaching style?

I mix different teaching methods to suit each individual’s learning style during lessons. I focus on maximizing their time, staying fully engaged throughout the session, and providing ongoing positive feedback while they hit. I expect a lot out of each of my students. I emphasize to each individual that I can provide them the tools needed, but achieving their goals requires their dedicated effort.

3.How would you describe your game?

Controlled chaos, deceptive.

4. Best playing tip?

Focus on positioning and movement. Stay aware of your position on the court relative to the ball and your opponents, and aim to maintain good court coverage while anticipating your next shot.

Kenny Higgins

Beginners to 4.0 

1. Why is this sport important to you?

Brings my family together and creates an opportunity to meet new people.

2. What is your teaching style?

Show not tell.

3. Do you prefer singles or doubles and why?

Doubles because it requires players to work together as a team which could lead to creating strong friendships.

4. How would you describe your game?

Forever changing.

Sheri

Teaches beginners to 3.5

Sheri’s info coming soon!

James Southworth

Teaches beginners to 3.0

1. Why is this sport important to you?

It keeps me active and social, I have made so many great friendships since I have started playing.

2. Favorite tournament memory?

Winning a dream break in singles, it was 20-20 when I took the court and we won 23-21.

3. What is your teaching style:

I enjoy connecting with people and helping them improve by teaching them why we hit shots a certain way and the impact on their overall growth in the game.

4. How did you discover Pickleball?

I was invited to play at MPC by some friends and I was a member an hour after my first time playing.