Meet Our Team

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Meet Jason, Director of Pickleball Operations/Part Owner. With over 14 years of experience in the health, fitness, and wellness industry, Jason has built a career around helping people improve their health, performance, and confidence. His professional journey began as a Fitness Coach at the YMCA, followed by a role as a Personal Trainer at a premier fitness club in New Hope, PA. He later served as a Fitness Specialist managing the corporate fitness center at Campbell Soup Company’s World Headquarters before opening and operating his own personal training studio in Philadelphia for five years.

A former competitive soccer player for more than 20 years, he has always had a passion for athletics, coaching, and helping others achieve their goals. Today, as Director of Pickleball Operations and Part Owner of Pine Valley Pickleball, he is committed to growing the game, creating an exceptional player experience, and building a welcoming community for players of all skill levels. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University, with concentrations in Business Administration and Communications, and holds the following professional certifications:

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

EXOS Fitness Specialist

EXOS Strength & Conditioning Specialist

ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist

ACE Sports Conditioning Specialist

ACE Functional Movement Specialist

ACE Food & Nutrition Specialist

ACE Senior Fitness Specialist

ACE Youth Fitness Specialist

Meet Aubrey, Director of Pickleball Operations/Part Owner. After a rewarding 17-year career as a kindergarten teacher, Aubrey is excited to begin this new chapter as part of the Pine Valley Pickleball family. Her years in education helped shape her passion for building meaningful relationships, creating welcoming environments, and making a positive impact on the lives of others. Aubrey brings exceptional organizational skills, outstanding communication, and a warm, friendly personality to the team. Her experience managing busy classrooms, coordinating daily activities, and connecting with students, parents, and colleagues has prepared her to provide exceptional customer service and ensure every guest has a positive experience from the moment they walk through our doors. As one of the friendly faces at Pine Valley Pickleball, Aubrey is dedicated to helping members and guests feel welcomed, supported, and part of our growing community. She is excited to embark on this new adventure with her family and looks forward to building lasting relationships while helping make Pine Valley Pickleball a place where everyone feels at home. 

Meet our instructor Pauline, a passionate pickleball coach with 4 years of competitive playing experience and 1 year of coaching experience, dedicated to helping players improve their game through smart strategy, court awareness, and effective positioning.  Her coaching focuses on teaching players how to make better decisions on the court, move with purpose, and develop winning habits. Whether you’re new to pickleball or looking to elevate your competitive play, she will provide personalized instruction that builds confidence, consistency, and a deeper understanding of the game. 

Specialties:
Court positioning and movement
Doubles strategy and communication
Shot selection and decision-making
Game planning and tactical play
Skill development for beginners to intermediate players.
Pauline believes that success in pickleball isn’t just about hitting great shots—it’s about knowing where to be, anticipating the next play, and making smart strategic choices. Her goal is to help every player become a more confident, knowledgeable, and successful competitor while enjoying the game.
Let’s take your pickleball game to the next level one point at a time! 

Meet our instructor Tara, who is a PPR Level 1 Certified Pickleball Coach with a degree in education. She combines teaching techniques with her passion for the game. Her coaching style is patient, encouraging, and focused on building confidence in every player.
Tara especially enjoys working with brand-new players, advanced beginners, seniors, and anyone who may feel nervous stepping onto the court. I believe pickleball should be fun and accessible, and loves helping players develop the skills and confidence to take their game to the next level. 

Meet our instructor Stan, an IPTPA Level 2 Certified Instructor with more than 15 years of pickleball teaching experience and over 30 years as a tennis teaching professional. Teaching takes up the majority of his time, and he is passionate about helping players of all ages and skill levels improve their game. Stan is known for making pickleball easy to understand through his CCPPP teaching philosophy—Consistency, Control, Placement, Patience, and Power. He specializes in helping beginners build a solid foundation while coaching intermediate and advanced players to improve strategy, shot selection, and consistency. His tournament accomplishments include winning two Men’s 70+ Singles Gold medals, a Men’s 70+ Doubles Gold medal, a Men’s Doubles Silver medal, and a Mixed Doubles Silver medal. At Pine Valley Pickleball, Stan offers private lessons, ball machine training sessions, creating a welcoming environment.

Meet our instructor Mark with over 7 years of competitive pickleball experience, Mark Patrick brings a strong combination of high-level play, coaching expertise, and a passion for helping players improve. As a teaching professional for three Delaware Valley pickleball clubs, he has worked with players of all skill levels, from beginners learning the fundamentals to advanced competitors looking to elevate their game.

In addition to coaching on the court, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at Rowan University, bringing excellent communication, teaching, and leadership skills to every lesson. Their patient, encouraging, and structured coaching style creates a positive learning environment where players can build confidence, sharpen their technique, and enjoy the game.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your game to the next level, Mark is dedicated to helping you reach your pickleball goals while making every session both productive and enjoyable.