Coaches

Kassie Smith

Instructor

From the tennis court to the pickleball podium, Kassie’s skills are unmatched! With 3 golds & 2 bronze medals in recent 4.0 tournaments, she knows what it takes to win.

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Carson Hunt

Instructor

Carson has been playing pickleball for nearly five years, following a successful tenure as a varsity tennis player in high school. He has been an Instructor with SOKY Pickleball & has experience with small group and individual instruction, as well as running leagues & events.Carson has coached many family members and friends to play pickleball at a professional level and he is eager to expand his reach in coaching.

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Drew Fulkerson

Certified Instructor

Drew is a high school teacher who thoroughly enjoys playing pickleball. He started playing pickleball around 2020, and has participated in multiple clinics with 5.0 and pro players. Drew has played in multiple leagues, and he has competed in about 10 tournaments throughout Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Drew was a 4.0 Silver Medal Winner at the Bluegrass Games.Drew is a certified instructor for the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA), and he loves helping other players improve their skills.

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Javonni Burchett

Certified Instructor

Javonni is a Certified International Pickleball Instructor (IPTPA) and holds a Masters degree in Recreation Administration. She was a tennis instructor for 20 years and is the Founder of SOKY Pickleball Clinics where she taught many clinics and lessons to new pickleball players in Bowling Green and surrounding areas.

Javonni and SOKY Pickleball Clinics have found a new home at Diamond Pickleball. Javonni is the lead instructor for all clinics at the club but she also teaches small group instruction (2-4) people. Contact her today to talk about clinic or semi private instruction.

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