OUR PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTORS
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PICKLEBALL HARBOR COACHCARROLL DE VERA ROBERTS
Carroll de Vera Roberts is an accomplished athlete in tennis, martial arts, and pickleball. Her tennis accomplishments include top rankings in both singles and doubles in each age division, including holding the USTA Middle States #1 AMD Women’s Open Singles Ranking in 2017.
Carroll is a Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Certified Professional and an active pickleball competitor, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals at numerous local, regional, and national competitions.
Beyond her personal achievements, Carroll is deeply passionate about helping others discover and develop their potential in this exhilarating sport of pickleball. Plus, she may be the kindest and most-caring person we’ve ever met!
2024 NORTH MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - WOMEN'S SINGLES - GOLD; WOMEN'S DOUBLES - SILVER
2024 NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES QUALIFIER - SINGLES & MIXED DOUBLES - GOLD; WOMEN'S DOUBLES - SILVER
2022 NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES QUALIFIER - SINGLES, WOMEN'S DOUBLES, MIXED DOUBLES - GOLD - TRIPLE CROWN
“The secret to your future is hidden in your daily routine — on and off the court.”
PICKLEBALL HARBOR COACHETHAN DYSERT
Ethan is an aspiring professional pickleball athlete currently playing at a 5.0 DUPR level. He has been playing for three years running, after stepping away from Cornell University’s all NCAA Division 1 men’s college soccer team. As an advocate and lover of the sport, he enjoys coaching others to develop their skillset. Ethan is a USAPA ambassador for the North Mid-Atlantic Region and Southwestern PA. He conducts private lessons and clinics alongside his full-time job at Highmark Health, working as a Corporate Development Analyst. Pickleball keeps Ethan motivated and engaged not only for the competition, but also for the community embedded in the sport. He has medaled in many doubles and singles events and regularly participates in regional and national tournaments.
2023 GAMMA PICKLEBALL CLASSIC - 4.5/5.0 DIVISION - BRONZE
2022 NORTH MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL - SINGLES 4.0 - GOLD
“The joy lies not just in the game, but in the journey of relentless improvement and the shared pursuit of reaching new heights on the court.“
PICKLEBALL HARBOR COACHJEFF GILES
Jeff has been playing pickleball for 10 years and is a many time 5.0+ tournament winner. He has qualified for Nationals at the 5.0 level multiple times and plays for Selkirk’s Amped Team.
Since the birth of his son Toby, Jeff has shifted his energy from competitive tournament player to instructor, sharing his love of the game with his many students. He is a PPR Certified Professional coach, the official education and certification partner of USA Pickleball.
Specializing in advanced instruction, Jeff is a detail-oriented instructor and can help you strategize and execute play at a higher level.
Jeff has a Computer Science degree and works for First Energy in their IT Communications department. He enjoys the outdoors, auto racing, golf, and of course pickleball.
“I love sharing the joy that comes with playing this game at a competitive level. When players understand the nuances that separate good players from great players it’s a fun thing to be a part of.“
Pickleball Harbor Expert Instructors
Unlock your potential with our expert pickleball instructors. Certified and passionate about the sport, our instructors will provide expert guidance for pickleball players of every skill level. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your game to the next level, we’ve got you covered. You can expect a more inclusive, engaging, and effective class held on a dedicated court with a microphoned instructor so you can focus on what’s important — enhancing your skillset.
