PPPA Members that are Instructors


Instructors teaching at Monument Valley Park (MVP) must have a valid permit from Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services.  They are authorized to use Court #1, the Instructor Court. Authorized Instructors are designated below.

Instructors teaching at Bear Creek Regional Park (BC) must have a valid permit from El Paso County Parks and Recreation. They are authorized to use Court #12, the Instructor Court.

Authorized Instructors will be added to this page as they receive their permits. 


For more information on the permit process click here.


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NAME(S): Kim Davis

Contact#:  719-761-6871

Email: kim@davistennis.com

Teaching Qualifications:

  • PPR Certified Pickleball Professional
  • USAF Academy Graduate and Instructor Pilot UNC Master of Arts in Physical Education - Pedagogy Emphasis

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    NAME: Joe Frasca (Authorized to teach at MVP)

    Contact#:  719-238-1879

    Email: joe@neuropickleball.com

    Teaching Qualifications:

    • Co-Founder of NeuroPickleball Academy
    • Selkirk Elite Pro Team Player
    • Professional Pickleball Registry Certified Teaching Professional
    • IPTPA Level II Certified Instructor
    • Colorado IPTPA Co-Director of Training & Testing
    Offerings:
    • Private or Semi-Private Lessons
    • Group of 4 Lesson
    • Small and Large Group Clinics

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    NAME: Mike Lovato (teaches at the Big House and GOG Club)

    Contact#:  719-238-4381

    Email: mikealovato@gmail.com

    Teaching Qualifications:

    • Certified IPTPA Level II Instructor
    • Played 5.0 Tennis
    • Played small college varsity tennis for 4 years
    • Former Tennis Instructor

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    NAME: Sandeep Maity (Authorized to teach at MVP)

    Hi, everyone, this is Sandeep! I am excited to join as a pickleball instructor to give lessons. The last 3 years have been fun to teach and connect with Picklers! My passion is to coach and connect with people, so let’s get out there and have some fun through lessons. 

    Contact#:  719-772-4771

    Email: sandeepmaity01@gmail.com

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    NAME: Bill Muno (Authorized to teach at MVP)

    Contact#:  630-772-1026

    Email: Wcmuno@yahoo.com

    Teaching Qualifications:

    • IPTPA & PPR Certified Pickleball Professional
    • Former Division 1 tennis player, and PTR Tennis Professional

    • Senior Pro Tour Pickleball Player

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      NAME(S): Curtis Olson (Authorized to teach at BC)

      Contact#:  719-964-8765

      Email: Curtisolson@me.com

      Teaching Qualifications:

      • PPR Certified Pickleball Professional
      • First authorized, registered coach for El Paso County

      Offerings:

      • Private or Semi-Private Lessons
      • Small Groups
      • Three and me
      **Curtis will begin offering lessons in May 2023.

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