Joel Kisnierz

Coach Joel brings years of elite tennis coaching experience to the pickleball court. A 2025 Pickleball 5.0 State Champion and certified instructor, he’s passionate about helping players sharpen their skills through proven drills, strategy, and mental toughness training.

A former NCAA Division I athlete at Saint Mary’s College, Joel reached a national tennis ranking of No. 62 and went on to coach top players at the collegiate and national level, including world No. 1 junior Cici Bellis. He’s led programs at the University of Hawaii and California Tennis Club, and currently heads boys' tennis at Kamehameha Schools.

Coach Joel is excited to bring his high-performance mindset and love for the game to GameON Pickleball students.