Meet our coaches
Skill. Strategy. Confidence.
Ole Coaches
Marcos Betancourt
5.0 Player | Head Coach | 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)
Coaching philosophy:
“Improve with purpose. Play with confidence.”
Cristóbal del Castillo
Professional Coach | 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 mindset:
“Train like a competitor. Think like a strategist. Play with purpose.”
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