Elaina has a Masters in Teaching (MAT) and BA in Exercise Science from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. Her coaching experience spans 28 years of high school and club level soccer and most recently pickleball since 2021. She is a 5.0 level player in 50+ Mixed Doubles and Women’s Doubles. Aside from playing, Elaina established the development of Junior Pickleball through lessons, tournaments, and special community events as a Board Member of Oahu Pickleball Association in Honolulu, HI since 2018. She is also The Pacific Club Teaching Pro specializing in Group/Class instruction as well as Private and Semi-Private lessons. When Elaina is not playing or coaching, she is part of her family Pickleball Academy called PicklePros and on the Tournament Director Team of Chillaxin Pickleball. She finds joy in elevating the sport while sharing the inclusive and fun-loving culture that is unique to pickleball which aligns perfectly with Aloha Pickleball Academy!