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Papi Lopez

Instructor, Coach

Joined IPC: 2024

Years Teaching: 15 years of teaching racquet sports including tennis, badminton, padel and pickleball

Levels: Teaches intermediate and advanced

Age Groups: Juniors, Adults and Seniors

Web Site: vamospickle.com

All About Me: Inspired by his two racquet-sport loving daughter's passion for pickleball, Christian "Papi" Lopez set out to democratize high-level training for youth and adult players.  Recognizing a gap in quality instruction at the foundational level, he envisioned a platform offering meticulously curated classes and events, fostering confidence and improvement.  Papi has roots in New York City, South America and now the Midwest.

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Experience: Papi has been playing racquet sports for the last 40 years (tennis, platform tennis, badminton, panel and pickleball).  He infuses every session with infectious energy, focus and quality training..
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