Michelle started playing here at Courtside and fell in love with the sport. Starting as a beginner and now competing in tournaments, she hopes to spread the passion for Pickleball in Fort Worth, TX.

Finding a competitive niche that people can play long-term has become a corner stone for her and the community she is building locally.

Contact: michelle@courtsidekitchenfw.com

Michael began playing pickleball 5 years ago in Midland, TX at the Bush Tennis Center. He came from a racquetball and tennis background and transitioned to pickleball due to the community and fun nature of the game. He started playing in tournaments in 2020 as a 3.5-level player and has won numerous PPA, USAPA, and APP titles in Men’s & Mixed Doubles in the 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, and Open/Pro level divisions. He began coaching in 2021 and continues to coach beginner, intermediate, and advanced players in improving their mechanics, strategy, and mindset in recreation and tournament play. He is a PPR-certified professional and is working on his IPTPA certification as well.

Contact: michael@courtsidekitchenfw.com

Rollie has been playing Pickleball since he retired five years ago in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For the past four years, he has been blessed to assist and learn from Coach and Super Senior player, Patrick Brown, in Lubbock, and for the past two years under Level 5 and former Courtside Kitchen Professional in Fort Worth. Rollie’s strong suits are Beginner and Intermediate Players along with Corporate events.

Contact: rollie@courtsidekitchenfw.com

Shareen and Lindel, married for 19 years, now have 3 kids aged 25, 18, and 16. About 3 years ago, they took up pickleball as a shared activity, seeking something they could enjoy together. At that time, Lindel was deeply into golf, a passion not shared by Shareen. That’s when they started playing pickleball, and with COVID on the rise, pickleball was all they had.

They find joy in introducing newcomers to the game, valuing the freshness of their own learning experience. Being a beginner’s initial instructor lets them instill solid fundamentals and teach students the right way.

Contact: lindel@courtsidekitchenfw.com

Contact: shareen@courtsidekitchenfw.com

Connor began playing pickleball a little over a year ago as a sport that he and his wife could play together. He immediately fell in love with the sport and has been addicted ever since. He started playing competitively in March of this year at 3.0 and has now worked his way up to 4.5 level tournaments. He would love to work with beginner/intermediate level players as well as anyone looking to improve their offensive skills and strategy.

Contact: connor@courtsidekitchenfw.com

Rodel is a USAP ambassador and International Pickleball Federation (IPF) pickleball diplomat for the Philippines and Asia.

Rodel is also an IPTPA certified trainer and sports missionary with the International Sports Federation (ISF) helping in promotion, growth, and development of pickleball around the world.

Contact: rodel@courtsidekitchenfw.com

Mary Ann Adelman began playing pickleball 5 1/2 years ago after playing Open level racquetball on her college team and afterward. She didn't think she would find a sport that could replace the adrenaline level of racquetball but she was hooked on pickleball after the first hour.

She started playing tournaments as a 3.5 level player and has been fortunate to do well, receiving medals in both Outdoor and Indoor Nationals, as well as other tournaments. She plays at the 4.5 level currently and is an ambassador for Pickleball in Benbrook.

She enjoys helping intermediate level players who want to improve their game by focusing on specific shot mechanics and strategy.

She and her husband John (who now plays also) have been married for 30 years and have a daughter, Meghan (no pickleball but a bronze medal equestrian rider/trainer).

Contact: maryann@courtsidekitchenfw.com

Caden is a recent graduate from TCU, where he played on the golf team. Caden also has nearly a decade of competitive pickleball experience, and is an active member of the number 1 ranked TCU pickleball club. Caden loves coaching and creating a personal connection with each client in order to help them, not only physically on the court, but mentally in competition.

Caden currently is a strength and conditioning coach as well, so he thrives in corporate group settings. He invites players of all skill levels to come and reach their goals!

Contact: caden@courtsidekitchenfw.com

Sarah grew up playing tennis and competitively swimming in Southwest Florida, and discovered pickleball when Courtside Kitchen opened in early 2022. Since 2020, she has coached and encouraged women, particularly moms, in fitness in Fort Worth, providing inclusive spaces for movement and self-care. On the court, Sarah is passionate about encouraging partner communication, varied shot selection, and strategically evaluating opponents' strengths and weaknesses. She sees pickleball as a tool to connect people across generations, genders, and backgrounds. Play is an essential component to a well-lived life. She looks forward to introducing more people to this beloved sport, and finding new ways to encourage players on and off the court.

Contact: sarah@courtsidekitchenfw.com