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Paul began his Pickleball journey 12 years ago working his way up to a 4.5/5.0 tournament rated player. He was a sponsored player for Paddletek and currently is a regional rep for the company and also with Diadem Sports. Competing locally, regionally and nationally, he has participated in over 150 tournaments, earning numerous gold medals as well as being a medal winner in the 2018 Nationals and the 2019 US Open Pickleball.
 
Paul is a certified IPTPA level 2 teaching professional and certified with PPR at the pro level. He has taught hundreds of pickleball clinics, private and small group lessons and loves helping people improve their skills. He currently enjoys playing in evening blocks and ladders at the Playground and helping intermediate and advanced players improve their skills to get to the next level with strategy, shot selections and technique.
 
Paul and his wife, Jane have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren ages 4 and under.

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Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
Monday - Friday
9 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
7 AM - 9 PM
(865) 407-0656

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First we dink, then we drink. 🙂‍↕️

Pickleball works up a sweat— be sure to hit the beer wall after your session! Enjoy drinks with your crew in the lounge and try out Bogartz’s menu! He is always whipping up something delicious in the kitchen! ⭐️

Food at the playground is available on the weekends and select busy days.

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A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our efforts to bring awareness to The Meredith Haga Foundation! Our tournament was a huge success!

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