Meet the Team
Our dedicated staff at Gosford Pickleball Club are keen to help you progress through your Pickling journey and ready to assist with your enquiries. From learning the rules, picking an appropriate group session to join or preparing you for that next tournament, our team is ready to offer support.
Our team is ably supported by staff from Gosford Tennis Club providing services within the Clubhouse and Drop-Shot Bar.
Megan Kaplan
Megan is the backbone of Gosford Pickleball Club and hosts numerous sessions including the popular Friday Night Dinks & Drinks as well as teaching our Monday Morning Introductory session. Megan coordinates the administrative and logistics side of the club and ensures the club grows while maintaining a welcoming environment.
- Pickleball Global Academy Level 1 Coach
Chris Stephens
Chris first played Pickleball on a Cruise Ship in late 2023 but didn’t pick up a paddle again and start playing regularly until August 2024. Chris teaches our Wednesday Night Introductory sessions and is involved in the behind the scenes aspects of our leagues, website, court bookings and OpenSports sessions.
- Pickleball Global Academy Level 1 Coach
- Working with Children Check
- Anti-Doping Fundamentals Course
- Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction Course
- Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Course
Scott Keily
Scott hosts multiple social sessions each week including Monday Night Training, Fundamentals and Drills where players get personalised coaching in a small group environment.
- Pickleball Global Academy Level 1 Coach
Tomas Vana (TV)
TV is the Central Coach Pickleball Ambassador and Coaching Facilitator with a goal to expand Pickleball opportunities on the Central Coast at all clubs. TV hosts our Saturday Morning Social session.
- Pickleball Global Academy Level 1 Coach
Rolf Boesen
On paper, Rolf hosts two social sessions each week, but in reality he is always there to provide cover for our other hosts so expect to see him mosts days.
- Pickleball Global Academy Level 1 Coach
John Hoddinott
John is our go-to guy for Monday Night Intermediate+ League action. So if you are ready to take your game to the next competitive level, watch out for upcoming Leagues.
Irena Petrikova
Irena is our regular host for our Thursday night Intermediate+ Social Session. She brings bags of fun with her and you can regularly see her developing her skills in league play.