A trainer in her previous employment life, Mary Beth knew she wanted to teach pickleball. In October 2023 she attended the PPR Professional Pickleball Registry center in Massachusetts (the official education and certification partner of USA pickleball).

Since then she has been teaching in both Vermont and Florida, as well as playing in an advanced 4.0-4.5 league and in tournament play.

Mary Beth is a member of USA Pickleball, PPR, the Senior Pickleball Association, the Commons Club in Bonita Springs, and Catamount Pickleball in South Burlington Vermont.

Chris is a 30+ year South Burlington resident and comes from a long tennis and USTA background.

He has played pickleball for 8 years and instructed for 5. He is a PPR Certified Coach trained by Pro Sarah Ansboury.

Chris has instructed many players through local Recreation and Parks Departments such as Burlington, SOBU, Stowe, and Essex Junction in recent years.

Born and raised VT local, Justin received his PPR certification in August of 2023 in Greenwich, CT after playing for 4 years.

Justin is a proud member of UMICH’s Michigan Pickleball Club, where he competed in the DUPR Collegiate Nationals in its first inaugural year.

Justin enjoys introducing new players to the sport, and working with intermediate players to polish their skills and mid-game decision making

Corey Gottfried has been playing pickleball since 2014 and is proud of the gold medal he was awarded during the 2023 Senior Games in the 4.0+ mixed doubles, 65+ years of age division.

He started teaching “Intro to Pickleball” clinics through an assortment of Chittenden County Parks & Recreation departments in 2016 and has expanded his programs to include “Pickleball 101”, “Pickleball 102”, “Scrimmage & Learn”, “Intro to Pickleball for Teens” and coaching smaller group sessions.

Corey is also an entertainer with LinCo Entertainment as a singer, musician, and DJ entertainer.