Meet our coaches
Skill. Strategy. Confidence.
Ole Coaches
Master Your Game with Our Certified Coaching Team
From skill development to match strategy, our professional coaches guide players of all levels. Every session is tailored to your goals, ensuring you perform at your best while enjoying Spain’s most iconic pickleball destinations.
Marcos Betancourt
Head Coach | 5.0 Competitive Player | PPR Certified | DUPR Certified | Clinic SpecialistPPR Certified pickleball coach and 5.0-level player with international experience helping athletes elevate their skills, confidence, and on-court decision making.
Known for energetic, structured sessions that blend fundamentals, strategy, and fun creating an environment where players improve quickly while enjoying the process.
Players can expect:
• Personalized coaching tailored to their level
• Tactical game insight and smarter decision making
• Skill-focused drills with real match application
• Supportive, motivating instruction
Career highlights: • PPR Certified Coach with international coaching experience • 5.0-level competitive skill and game strategy expertise
• NTPL National Champions - Gold Medal (Las Vegas)
• Multiple top finishes in high level pickleball tournaments
• Former table tennis professional, bringing elite hand-eye coordination and tactical insight to pickleball • Extensive experience coaching junior players and developing young talent
• Dedicated experience working with adaptive athletes and inclusive pickleball programs (APSA)
Sponsorships: •Sponsored Athlete — Joola
Coaching philosophy:
“Improve with purpose. Play with confidence.”
Cristóbal del Castillo
Professional Coach | 5.0 Competitive Player | PPR Certified | DUPR Certified | Elite Skills Instructor
Elite pickleball competitor with international tournament experience, known for high-level play, strategy, and performance under pressure.
Cristóbal brings a competitive mindset, advanced tactical knowledge, and personalized coaching strategies to every session, helping players sharpen decision making, consistency, and match confidence.
Players can expect:
• Competitive-level drills and match strategy
• Advanced shot selection and consistency training
• High-energy, performance-focused coaching
• Real-game situational development
Career highlights:
International Representation •Selected for the Chile National Team — Pickleball World Cup •2nd Place — Chile Pickleball Championships (largest pickleball event in South America)
Professional Tournament Results •2nd Place — Singles, 5.0 Division at PPA World Championships. •3rd Place — Doubles, 5.0 Division at PPA World Championships •3rd Place — Major Moneyball Tournament (DFW), competing against 5.0+ professional players
League & Team Experience. •NTPL National Champion •DUPR 20 Champion •MLP Representative — Dallas Flash
Sponsorships •Sponsored Athlete — Gearbox •Sponsored Athlete — Bodhi •Sponsored Athlete — Reset
Special Achievements •Guinness World Record: 49-hour Pickleball Marathon (with PickleBrea)
Coaching Philosophy:
“Train like a competitor. Think like a strategist. Play with purpose.”
Howard Castillo
Professional Coach | Professional Player | PCI Level 2 Certified | RPO Level 1 Certified | PPR Certified | Clinic SpecialistWith over four years of experience as both a player and coach, Howard brings a high-level understanding of pickleball performance, blending technical precision with competitive strategy.
His approach focuses on stroke mechanics, ball control, and court awareness to help players reach their full potential. A guiding principle he shares with all his players:
“Keep the ball in play and give yourself one more chance to score.”
Players can expect: •Skill‑focused breakdown of shot mechanics •Strong emphasis on placement and directional control •Precision‑focused, performance‑driven sessions •Competitive drills with match application •Real‑game strategy guidance
Career highlights: •1st Place – Ulster Open 2025 •4th Place – Irish Nationals 2025 •Head Pickleball Coach at David Lloyd Dublin •Chair of Sandyford Pickleball Club (Dublin) •Tournament Director – Munster Open 2025 •Tournament Director – Leinster Open 2025
Coaching Philosophy:
“Placement beats power - control and precision create winning opportunities.”
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What Our Players Say
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"If you are a sport loving pickleball player and would really like to learn more to improve your game in a fun exciting and energetic manner, I am delighted and without reservation so pleased to recommended, Marcos from, Ole Pickleball clinic. Marcos and his team offer a comprehensive, entertaining overview of all that is good about the game of pickleball, which I guarantee will improve your game."
— Derek Timmins-Jones
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"My husband and I had a fantastic pickleball coaching session with Marcos today. We learned dinking technique, improving our serves, topspin and slice technique and third shot drop and played lots of fun games as well. Marcos explained everything really well and was very patient and encouraging. I would highly recommend Marcos’ coaching sessions."
— Rosemary Nalty
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"I highly recommend Marcos' pickleball classes. He's a very professional, pedagogical, and attentive coach. The sessions are well-structured, dynamic, and adapted to all levels. I've progressed a lot both technically and tactically thanks to his precise advice and positive energy on the court. The atmosphere is excellent, and you enjoy yourself while working hard. Thank you, Marcos, for your commitment and the quality of your classes. See you on the court very soon!"
— Oli Wood
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