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Steve Paranto

(text 503-310-0650)
  • Over 30 years of experience teaching pickleball
  • Instructional writer for Pickleball magazine  
  • Multiple national medal winner: 5.0 level seniors

Tony Tollenaar

email Tony
  • Silver medal (Men's Sr. Pro Doubles): 2017 Tournament of Champions
  • Silver medal (Men's Sr. Open Doubles): 2017 USAPA Nationals
  • Silver medal (Men's 5.0 50-59 Doubles): 2017 Oregon Senior Games
  • Tony is available to teach in the Wilsonville area

Paul Porch

(text 360-609-9479)
  • 5.0 USAPA Legacy Tournament Player Rating 
  • Instructing pickleball, mathematics, and swimming for over 50 years 
  • Contributing instructional writer for Pickleball Magazine  
  • Featured in Pickleball Central Blog “Meet the Pickleball Pros” (CLICK HERE
  • Medal winner at Nationals, Huntsman, Tournament of Champions 
  • Gold medal winner at numerous local, regional, and out-of-state tournaments 
  • Member of the Tournament Player Ratings committee and consultant to USAP 
  • Instructor certification through the Level II IPTPA 
  • Clinics and private lessons at RECS and other locations 

Heidi Johnson

(call or text 503-989-6468, email Heidi)


  • PPR Certified Professional Instructor 
  • Private, semi-private, or group lessons available 
  • Heidi is available to teach in the Wilsonville, Canby, West Linn, Oregon City areas 

Rick Hammerquist

(text or call 503-930-4462, email Rick)
  • IPTPA Certified Professional Instructor
  • Gold medal (Men’s Doubles 4.0 55+): 2019 USAPA Nationals
  • Gold medal (Mixed Doubles 4.5 60+): 2021 Huntsman World Senior Games
  • Gold medal (Men’s Doubles 4.5 55+): 2021 Pacific NW Regional
  • Gold medal (Men’s Singles 4.5 55+): 2021 Pacific NW Regional
  • Gold medal (Men’s Doubles 4.5 60+): 2022 Pacific NW Regional
  • Gold medal (Men's Doubles 4.0 55-59): 2023 2023 Biofreeze National Championship 
  • Private, semi-private, or group lessons available 

Roxy Stewart

(text 360-609-9479)
  • PPR Certified Instructor
  • Call or text (818) 645-2334, email Roxy.Pickleball@icloud.com
  • Private, semi-private, or group lessons available
  • Specializing in 3.75 & below levels, fun learning, drilling, and strategic play
  • Roxy is available to teach in West Linn, Tualatin, and Portland areas
  • More info at https://Roxy-Stewart.square.site