Melissa is an accomplished and passionate pickleball instructor and high level player with almost a decade of experience on the court. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to her pickleball instruction. Her enthusiasm for the sport is infectious, and she takes great price in sharing her love for pickleball with her students. Whether introducing beginners to the game or refining advanced platers’ skills, Melissa creates a fun and supportive environment where players of all levels can improve. Melissa’s accolades include winning gold at the 2024 Grand Rapids 5.0 Mixed Indoor Championship, the Women’s 5.0 US Open in Naples, Florida (2023 & 2024), the Women’s 5.0 meijer State Games in Grand Rapids, MI (2024), and the 2025 Women’s Open All in Pickleball Tournament in Grand Rapids. Additionally, she earned double golf at the 2025 Brighton Pickleball Club New Year’s Resolution Challenge in both the Mixed and Women’s Open divisions. She has also spent years coaching high school tennis.