Ronnie Grandison is a former professional basketball player that has played on 5 different NBA teams as well as professional teams abroad. He has since created a flourishing sports academy that includes youth and adult programs. Ronnie has entered the pickleball world and has applied his agressiveness and athleticism as a professional athlete to the game. Ronnie's success in pickleball has won him several medals, and he's just getting started!

Frederic Sanchez is a former tennis player who started playing competitively at 8 years old and later became a renowned tennis instructor at the NBTA (Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy). After coaching adult and youth players at the NBTA in Florida, Frederic later opened and directed the NBTA European Headquarters in Belgium. Frederic has since relocated to Cincinnati and has brought his depth of knowledge and experience from tennis to pickleball. He has quickly climbed the ranks in the pickleball world, where he is currently competing in the Senior Pro Singles Tour, and has found success with incorporating this new style of play into pickleball.

Brian brings a wealth of experience to us, having taught tennis for over 15 years and built multiple successful programs, and he has taken that experience to grow the game of pickleball since 2020. Most recently, he was with Lifetime Fitness, where he created their pickleball program from the ground up.

As a USPTA certified professional (United States Professional Tennis Association), Brian leverages his extensive knowledge of the tennis swing to help players make those minor tweaks and adjustments that can elevate their pickleball game. His passion for the sport is evident, and he is especially excited to help our members improve their game!

Brian has been happily married to his wife Leah for over 15 years, and they have three wonderful children: twins Michael and Brooklyn, and their daughter Ellasyn.