One of the original SWFL Pickleball Ambassador’s, Co-Founder of Naples Pickleball Center, Home of the US Open and easily one of the Greatest Pickleball Enthusiasts to play the game, meet Ryan Reader. After winning the US Open in 2021, Ryan has committed to improving the game from the Professional level to Amateur level nationwide. Having taught over 10,000 hours on court and playing an influential role in developing the Next Generation of athletes in SWFL, Ryan is absolutely known as the best on court coach and mentor to any athlete wanting to develop their game on and off court. Ryan has also worked with the Special Olympics and was a major factor for the sport being introduced into the Special Olympics at ESPN Studios in Orlando FL, while there he received Coach of the Year award.

SWFL’s staple in the sport, World Class athlete, Fastest Hands in the game, Advocate, and Champion. Meet Zach Higginson. Southwest Florida native, Higginson comes from a family of 12 brothers and sisters and is grassroots, inspiring others to be their best self and understands what it takes to compete on the highest level. Higginson has medaled and won multiple Pro Tournaments and has also competed Pro at the US Open also having many successful runs in major tournaments. Having taught thousands of hours of pickleball throughout the country for the past 5 years, Higginson’s methodology and deep understanding of the game guarantees athletes’ success in every aspect, Higginson earned SWFL Premier Coaching Professionals in 2021.