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Pickleball isn’t just my job—it’s my passion, my playground, my obsession. I’ve always been driven by competition—whether it’s sports, board games, or anything that requires strategy and skill. So when I found pickleball, I was all in. The speed, the chess-like strategy, and the incredible community hooked me instantly, and now I get to share that passion with players looking to take their game to the next level.
As a 5.0+ player and one of just 26 DUPR Master Instructors in the world, I take a holistic approach to coaching, breaking the game down into four key components: technical, tactical, physical, and mental. I use progressions to simplify the fundamentals, helping players build confidence through structured learning—starting with the basics and layering in advanced strategies over time. Whether we’re working on a deadly third-shot drop, smart court positioning, or staying mentally tough in pressure moments, my goal is to help you think, move, and play like a pro.
My coaching style? High-energy, game-based, and always fun. We’ll drill with a purpose, apply strategies in live play, and focus on real results that translate to wins on the court. Off the court, I’m a dad of four, a Warriors fan, and constantly chasing big goals (pickleball and beyond). Whether you’re just starting or looking to take your game to the next level, I’m here to help you play smarter, move better, and dominate with confidence. Let’s get after it!
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Hailing from Blaine, Minnesota, Brent Waiwaiole is an accomplished pickleball player and well-known pickleball instructor. As the Vice President of Player Development, he helped build the North Star Pickleball Association which has provided pickleball programming and fostered pickleball growth in the Twin Cities.
Since 2018, Brent has played in numerous Sr. Pro events, is a U.S. Open champion, and Played in the inaugural season of the National Pickleball League. His most recent medal achievement came at the APP Sacramento, tournament, in March 2024, where he won Gold in the Masters division of men’s doubles.
Brent and his wife Linda recently moved to Truckee, California to be near their children and grandchildren.
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Julie is a teacher at heart! With a background in education, teaching elementary school and junior high, she has also coached several youth sports for athletes ages 4-14 years old.
She is a Level 1 Pickleball Instructor and has several yoga and pilates certifications, including Mat Pilates, Yoga Sculpt, Vinyasa, and Yin. Julie’s goal at 3rd Shot is to help novice players develop their game, design fitness classes to support and enhance your pickleball experience, and be a vital role in youth programming.
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Pickleball isn’t just my job—it’s my passion, my playground, my obsession. I’ve always been driven by competition—whether it’s sports, board games, or anything that requires strategy and skill. So when I found pickleball, I was all in. The speed, the chess-like strategy, and the incredible community hooked me instantly, and now I get to share that passion with players looking to take their game to the next level.
As a 5.0+ player and one of just 26 DUPR Master Instructors in the world, I take a holistic approach to coaching, breaking the game down into four key components: technical, tactical, physical, and mental. I use progressions to simplify the fundamentals, helping players build confidence through structured learning—starting with the basics and layering in advanced strategies over time. Whether we’re working on a deadly third-shot drop, smart court positioning, or staying mentally tough in pressure moments, my goal is to help you think, move, and play like a pro.
My coaching style? High-energy, game-based, and always fun. We’ll drill with a purpose, apply strategies in live play, and focus on real results that translate to wins on the court. Off the court, I’m a dad of four, a Warriors fan, and constantly chasing big goals (pickleball and beyond). Whether you’re just starting or looking to take your game to the next level, I’m here to help you play smarter, move better, and dominate with confidence. Let’s get after it!
