Head Instructor: Nicholas Wise
As a certified pickleball instructor, Nicholas utilizes his experience and expertise to teach committed players of all levels. Nicholas tailors his lessons to suit individual learning styles and goals. He primarily focusses on footwork, technique, strategy, and the mental aspect of pickleball. Sign up for lessons today
Relevant Accolades
- PCI Certified Instructor
- Career High
- #35 U18 Juniors Singles
- #49 U18 Juniors Doubles
- #51 Collegiate Doubles
- Competitive 5.0/Open Level
- Selkirk Sponsored Athlete
- DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Ambassador
- Fresno Pickleball Academy Founder
- Fresno State Pickleball Club Founder
Junior Pickleball Tournament
$3000 Bulldog Pickleball Party
Junior Pickleball Tournament
The first official kids pickleball tournament in the valley! Hosted at Fresno State.
DUPR Collegiate Nationals
$3000 Bulldog Pickleball Party
Junior Pickleball Tournament
Travelling to Atlanta Georgia with Bulldog Pickleball to compete in the National Collegiate Championships.
$3000 Bulldog Pickleball Party
$3000 Bulldog Pickleball Party
Major League Pickleball Exhibition
Nicholas hosted over 200 players at the Bulldog Pickleball Party featuring, open play, a moneyball, clinics and more!
Major League Pickleball Exhibition
Major League Pickleball Exhibition
Major League Pickleball Exhibition
Bulldog Pickleball won the Bay Area Breakers Collegiate showcase bringing home $1000!
San Jose Campus Regional
Major League Pickleball Exhibition
California Pickleball Classic 2023
Bulldog Pickleball won the DUPR Campus Regional in San Jose winning a bid to nationals.
California Pickleball Classic 2023
Major League Pickleball Exhibition
California Pickleball Classic 2023
The greatest pickleball tournament in the valley was back for the 3rd year! Over 250 participants, sponsors, vendors, and more!
Fresno State Pickleball Kickoff
Fresno State Pickleball Kickoff
Fresno State Pickleball Kickoff
Over 200 participants played in open play, a $1000 Moneyball, clinics with Irina Tereschenko, and more!
Bass Lake Tournament
Fresno State Pickleball Kickoff
Fresno State Pickleball Kickoff
Nicholas hosted Bass Lake's first pickleball tournament in collaboration with The Pines Resort.
Copper River Country Club
Fresno State Pickleball Kickoff
Copper River Country Club
Clinics taught at the beautiful Copper River Country Club's six new pickleball courts.
Fresno Unified Kids Camp
Copper River Country Club
As the pickleball director of a Fresno Unified Kids camp, Nicholas taught nearly 200 kids at Fresno State.
Holiday Clinic
Fresno State Pickleball
Nicholas wrapped up his 2023 clinic schedule with pictures with Santa at the Sierra Sport and Racquet Club Christmas party!
Fresno State Pickleball
Fresno State Pickleball
Nicholas founded the Fresno State Pickleball Club elevating Fresno's pickleball community to the collegiate level.
Fresno State Tennis Team Clinic
California Pickleball Classic 2023
California Pickleball Classic 2023
Nicholas taught a sponsor clinic in collaboration with Fresno State Women's Tennis.
California Pickleball Classic 2023
California Pickleball Classic 2023
California Pickleball Classic 2023
Nicholas co-hosted the California Pickleball Classic, the premier Pickleball tournament in the Central Valley.
$1000 DinkerShop Exhibition
California Pickleball Classic 2023
$1000 DinkerShop Exhibition
Nicholas and his partner Stacey won the DinkerShop shootout exhibition night at Sierra Sport and Racquet Club.
July 4th 60+ Round Robin
$1000 DinkerShop Exhibition
Round Robin celebrating the 4th of July!
2022 California Pickleball Classic
Nicholas helped create the California Pickleball Classic event, brining a new level of play and a high-quality event to the Central Valley.
Selkirk, "We are Pickleball"
Shortly after earning his pickleball coaching certification, Nicholas was sponsored by Selkirk Sport.