Meet Kayla
Kayla grew up in a family business spanning over 60 years and multiple generations, where she learned the value of teamwork, effective communication, and exceptional customer service. Now, as the Athletic Director at the Pickleball Zone, she brings her wealth of experience and training skills to the role.
Kayla serves as a USA Pickleball Ambassador, Certified PPR Coach, Level 1 Referee, AAU Coach, and DUPR Coach. Competing in numerous tournaments and leagues, she is passionate about teaching. A pickleball instructor since 2021, Kayla is known for her patience and her fun, engaging, and practical instruction that helps players improve. Her attention to detail ensures members enjoy consistent and memorable experiences at the club, and she looks forward to sharing her love for the game.
Meet Victoria
Victoria Mikuta holds a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Houston and has been coaching young athletes (ages 5 18) for the past six years.
Introduced to pickleball by her parents, she quickly fell in love with the game and has been playing for over two years. In 2024, Victoria became a certified PPR Level 1 Coach and now competes in 4.0+ tournaments throughout Texas. She is passionate about sharing the excitement of pickleball and helping others discover their love for the sport.
Meet Connor
Connor Bodenshot is a 4.0+ pickleball player with over three years of teaching experience. His love for the game has evolved into a passion for coaching, helping players of all levels develop their skills.
Connor specializes in teaching both the essential fundamentals and advanced strategies that players strive for. As an associate coach, he is currently pursuing his PPR certification to further enhance his expertise and continue growing in the sport.
Meet Alvin
Alvin Valerio is a PPR certified coach who brings over 25 years of experience from the world of tennis to pickleball. Specializing in small group instruction, Alvin provides personalized attention to each student, helping them improve their game.
Although his roots are in tennis, his passion has shifted to pickleball, and he is dedicated to sharing his expertise and helping players develop their skills in this rapidly growing sport.
Meet Sean
With a background in tennis, racquetball, and ping-pong throughout high school and college, Sean Dauterive found pickleball to be a natural fit when he began playing in the winter of 2021.
A certified PPR coach, Sean specializes in coaching beginner and improver-level players. His passion for pickleball drives him to help others get involved, learn, and enhance their skills. Having played both recreationally and competitively, he strives to provide a positive, supportive environment where players can improve, enjoy the sport, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Sean’s vision is to offer the highest level of professionalism, character, and integrity to the PBZ community.
Meet Anthony
Anthony Bright is a certified RSPA Elite Pickleball and Tennis professional with over 15 years of teaching experience. His passion for pickleball began more than four years ago when he fell in love with the game.
Anthony specializes in helping players of all skill levels reach their full potential, combining his extensive expertise in both tennis and pickleball. He is currently in the process of obtaining his PPR certification, further enhancing his coaching qualifications.
Meet Robin
Robin Watts has been passionate about racket sports for decades, starting with ping pong, tennis, and racquetball before discovering pickleball in 1999. He quickly fell in love with the game and sought out opportunities to play and grow the sport. Well known in the Kingwood pickleball community for his dedication and willingness to help others, Robin has taught pickleball to hundreds of senior adults through a successful program he built at a local college. His coaching style focuses on smart strategies, helping players outmaneuver opponents who may be more athletic or experienced. Robin is on track to become PPR and DUPR certified by 2025, further expanding his expertise in the sport.
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