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Meet Our Coaching Team
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Kristi Morris, Head Pro
You will never meet an instructor who is more dedicated to her students’ success! She is dedicated, passionate, extremely Knowledgeable and very fun!
A little more about Kristi…
A lifelong athlete, Kristi brings a high-energy, technical approach to the courts at Club Piklbal. After discovering pickleball, she quickly translated her competitive drive into professional instruction, earning the IPTPA Level 1 and 2 Coaching Certifications. Under the mentorship of Lisa Palcic, Kristi refined her coaching philosophy to focus on precision, strategy, and player development.
Kristi’s "multi-sport mindset" was forged at Northeastern University, where she played Division I Women’s Varsity Soccer and Ice Hockey. She then served as an assistant coach for Andover High School soccer and hockey, and for the Central Catholic High School hockey program. This varied athletic background allows Kristi to help players translate their existing athletic skills into winning pickleball habits. As a coach, she is dedicated to helping players focus on technique-driven play, strategic movement, and—most importantly—having fun in the kitchen!
Kristi balances a professional career with a dedicated family life, celebrating 22 years of marriage to her husband, Jack, and raising two sons, Jake and Cole and her dog, Teddy.
Dennis Morin
It’s hard to imagine a more calm, centered, patient, and encouraging instructor, who is also a highly skilled, disciplined, and accomplished player who loves teaching as much as he loves playing the game!
A little more about Dennis…
IPTPA Level I Certified Instructor
Plays at the 4.5+ and 5.0 levels in doubles and singles
One of the top coaches in the Lakes Region
Winner of multiple medals in various tournaments
Former Division 1 State Tennis Champion in Massachusetts
Lisa Palcic, IPTPA Master Pro
Lisa is a power house of tournament gameplay experience, professional success, coaching expertise, and dedication to the sport!
A little more about Lisa…
Lisa holds the title of an IPTPA Master level pickleball pro, a distinction shared by fewer than 30 people worldwide. She played a pivotal role in developing the IPTPA’s national rating system, serving as a Certified Rating Specialist, Master Level Teaching Pro and Ratings Director. She has also authored articles and produced videos for Pickleball Magazine and other publications. Her YouTube video “Pickleball Basics” has amassed over 2 million views.
As a competitor, Lisa has participated in the Nationals and the US Open, earning a Pro Credential in pickleball. After retiring from professional play at the 5.0 level in 2020 due to injuries, teaching remains Lisa’s passion. She has instructed thousands of players of all skill levels, focusing on Body Mechanics to optimize each player’s potential through smarter and more controlled movements.