Meet the Pros

Peter, originally from San Diego, moved to Waco in 2018. Earlier in his career, he played competitive soccer for nearly 20 years and later became a volunteer youth soccer coach. His love of sports includes pickleball, racquetball, volleyball, baseball and softball. In 2021, Peter retired and began playing pickleball, which became a competitive outlet for him. He participated in several tournaments and won gold in a few competitions. In 2023, Peter became a PPR Certified Coach and brings years of experience coaching all ages. He has a true passion for coaching and finds great joy in watching his students improve. He and his wife, Juanita – who is an avid pickleball player herself – have been married for 35 years. They share four grown children and love spending time with their grandchildren when they’re not on the courts.

Karen’s pickleball journey started at an H-E-B team-building event, and within a week, she and her husband had purchased their first paddles! Who knew one afternoon would lead to a second career? After retiring from H-E-B, where she spent years coaching employees, Karen brought that same passion to the pickleball courts! She earned her teaching certification in March 2025 and hasn’t looked back. Karen loves helping players improve their skills, build confidence and have FUN! She’s a lifelong learner who believes there’s always room to grow.

Rachel is a native Wacoan and retired from Bosqueville ISD in 2023. She joins us after 30 years with BISD where she served as the Technology Director for the district and was the high school cheer sponsor for several years. She found her passion for pickleball while on honeymoon with her husband, David, ten years ago. She was among the first few at WRTF to play pickleball on our courts when we only had tape and portable nets! Together Rachel and David have five grown children, and one grandchild. She says, “While I may be a nerdy tech at heart, I absolutely love sports! I’m excited to expand our pickleball socials and Open Play, and I can’t wait to see everyone on the courts!”

Hannah has been playing pickleball for seven years and competes in tournaments across the country. She is ranked among the top 15 APP NextGen women’s players and earned a bronze medal at the Global Sports Pickleball Indian Open. Hannah is studying political science with a minor in criminal justice and forensic science at Baylor University and also competes for the Baylor Club Pickleball Team. She brings both high-level skill and competitive coaching experience and is excited to join our pickleball community. Hannah’s passion is helping players improve their game and is excited to offer one-on-one lessons.

Jodi earned her Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Networking and Systems Administration from Texas State Technical College. She retired from McLennan County’s Information Technology department before joining our WRTF team in 2023. Jodi has a background in competitive racquetball, but she found her love of pickleball in 2018. She is an avid pickleball player and competes in tournaments throughout the country. She holds a Level 1 Certification from the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and is a USA Pickleball Ambassador. Jodi has a passion for teaching new players as well as coaching others to advance and refine their skills.