meet our pros

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 Pickleball Director & Instructor Paul Lambers has been teaching players to play and develop their skills for the last 18 years.  Paul’s lessons are upbeat and entail lots of drilling in order to reinforce what was learned in class.  Whether you are a player who has just learned how to play, or an advanced player looking to enhance certain skills, Paul’s classes can help you reach your pickleball goals.

Each of Instructor Paul’s lessons consist of an assessment of skill level, then performing the appropriate drills with the student(s) to improve.  You’ll take away skills and strategies you can use right away on the courts.  

Paul is available for Private, Semi-Private, and Group Lessons.  You can schedule on the Court Reserve app, or email Paul at Paul@PickleandPintFL.com.

Professional pickleball player signed with both the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP), currently ranked among the Top 50 players in the world. With two seasons of MLP experience, she has earned multiple medals at the PPA Challenger level and continues to compete against some of the best players in the sport.

Beyond competing, she brings 6 years of coaching experience, helping players of all levels develop their skills and grow their passion for pickleball. Her experience as both a professional athlete and coach gives her a unique perspective on the game, both on and off the court. You can schedule a lesson with Paula by emailing  paula@pickleandpintfl.com.

 Instructor Tyson Middleton has joined the Pickle & Pint as an instructor.

Tyson has been a mainstay in the Tampa Bay pickleball community. He is an advanced player, as well as an excellent instructor who teaches all levels.

Keep an eye out on the schedule for classes taught by Tyson. He is also available for private, semi-private, and group lessons.

Please click the link below to book Tyson for a lesson today!

Giovanna “Gio” Morelli is a PPA professional pickleball player and certified PPR coach who brings a competitive, energetic, and welcoming approach to the court. 

As a Top 60 PPA player, Gio has competed at the highest level of professional pickleball and continues to travel and compete on the PPA Tour.

Gio has over three years of coaching experience, where she has worked with players of all ages and skill levels. She enjoys helping players build confidence, improve their fundamentals, and develop the skills and strategies needed to take their game to the next level.

Whether you are picking up a paddle for the first time, looking to improve your game, or preparing for competition, Gio’s goal is to make every lesson fun, productive, and tailored to each player’s individual needs. 

Luca is originally from Germany. Before transitioning to pickleball, he played high-level tennis, competed at the college level, and began coaching tennis at the age of 16. 

He also spent two years coaching college tennis.

Luca has been playing pickleball since August 2024 and coaching since January 2025.

In February 2026, he became a signed professional player with the PPA Tour.

As both a professional player and coach, Luca is passionate about helping players improve their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game.