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DAVID 'MAC' MCDOWELL
Mac is a pickleball teaching professional certified by the IPTPA. He is a student of the game and has an ability to see quickly those areas that will help move a player to the next level. He is a National Champion in both singles and doubles. Mac is a former head tennis teaching professional, college coach and Junior Davis Cup coach. He has developed a number of division I college players, including a state HS singles champion. Several of his former students went on to become teaching professionals as well. The Quincy Tennis Association awards a junior player with the “Dave McDowell Sportsmanship Award” annually since 1990. Mac was ranked #1 in the district in singles in his age group. |
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KIM SCHAVEL
I am a certified IPTPA pickleball teaching professional, the President of the North County Pickleball Women's League, and a 5.0 rated player sponsored by Team Selkirk. With a lifelong background in sports, specifically softball, I discovered pickleball at Melba Bishop and was instantly captivated. In those early days, there were few teaching professionals or clinics, so I had to learn by observing. Earning a 5.0 rating required significant hard work, perseverance, and dedication. I’ve competed in numerous tournaments, both in singles and doubles, and have won many medals. My passion for pickleball runs deep, and I’m committed to giving back to the sport that has given me so much. My goal is to help others develop their skills by teaching them the fundamentals, proper shot selection, and effective strategies. I’m grateful for the opportunity to teach at my home courts, Melba Bishop. |