about
your
coach
meet coach mark
an avid and adept afficionado of racket sports
Mark is a certified tennis and pickleball coach living in Holland, Michigan with a passion for people and racket sports. He has been playing tennis for over 20 years. While at West Ottawa High School he was a Division 1 Conference and Regional champion and competed at the Michigan state finals. The last year of his high school career he suffered an injury that led him to join the Air Force instead of playing tennis at the collegiate level.
During his time in the service Mark taught fellow service members how to play tennis which sparked his passion for teaching others. He also competes at a high level in table tennis and has won several tournaments throughout his life—while deployed in the Middle East, on cruise ships, as well as at the Holland Civic Center.
When he was introduced to pickleball in 2019, it was an immediate fit. He first discovered it when Hugh Davis, founder of Revolin Sports, invited Mark to play a pickleball tournament with him. He picked up the sport quickly and naturally due to his background in tennis and ping pong.
He has been coaching group and private lessons for over five years through Play Your Court and MVP Sports Club, and is certified by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR).
let me help you with…
controlling the court
Every player wants to have more control. I’ll help you find the balance—from head to toe. From your stance, to your grip, to your swing and even the paddle or racket you use.
mental & physical toughness
In racket sports, half the battle is won in the mind. I’ll help you increase your mental toughness as much as your physical toughness, incorporating strategies to play at your best.
leveling up your game
What’s your rank? I’ll help you answer that and coach you to the next level—whether you’re just beginning or you’ve been playing for years.