Jeff Lash

I grew up playing tennis, continuing through high school and was part of a team that won the state high school championships. I stopped playing tennis after college but discovered pickleball in 2015. After playing off an on for a few years, I started playing seriously in late 2021 and got hooked. I loved playing so much that I started coaching and became a PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Certified Coach and IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professionals Association) Level One Certified Instructor in 2022. Since 2023, I've been teaching clinics through Vetta Sports, the largest provider of pickleball instruction in the St. Louis area, where I teach all levels ranging from complete beginners to the most advanced "Road to 4.0" classes.

I love how accessible pickleball is to people of all ages and ability levels, and how complete newcomers can start playing the game in less than an hour. When I'm not on the pickleball court, I work in product management, spend time with my wife and 3 kids, and enjoy CrossFit.