Pickle Jar
Book A Pro
Calling all aspiring pickleball pros! Our facility is not only a place to play, but also a hub for pickleball training and development. Take advantage of our pickleball pro to sharpen your skills and reach new heights!
Meet Our Pickleball Pros, Diane & Gage!
PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor - Professional Pickleball Registry
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Meet Gage Morgan from Jackson, Mississippi! He is a graduate of Mississippi State University and a passionate and experienced pickleball instructor that has excelled in pickleball and tennis over the years. He is dedicated to sharing his love for the sport and helping players of all ages and skill levels improve their game!
His accomplishments include being a former southern-ranked junior tennis player for six years, a First Team All Mississippi High School Tennis Player, and a gold medalist in competitive pickleball tournaments.
How do I Book a Pro?
✔️ Sign in or Create a CourtReserve account
✔️ Navigate to the "Book a Pro" tab at the top menu on CourtReserve.
✔️ Select your time/date and lesson type. If your lesson includes another player, be sure to include them in the booking - they must create a CourtReserve account before booking.
✔️ Unleash your inner pickleball pro!
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Diane Smith serves as the USA Southern Sector MS Pickleball Ambassador for Brandon, MS, and is a PPR Certified Instructor. Since embarking on her journey in July 2023, Diane has been instrumental in introducing and nurturing the growth of Pickleball—a sport celebrated for its fun, social nature, and accessibility to players of all ages. Following her retirement from a commendable 43-year career in Healthcare Administration, specializing in surgery, Diane discovered Pickleball. This discovery has led her to play the sport almost daily, with the support of her husband, Tommy Smith, their four children, and nine grandchildren, marking 25 years of marriage filled with shared enthusiasms.
Diane's contributions to the Pickleball community are extensive and varied, ranging from leading committees to organizing memorable social events like the “Glo In The Dark” Hallodink Mixer, and achieving accolades in numerous tournaments across the Southern States. These endeavors highlight her unwavering commitment to building a thriving Pickleball community. As the sport continues to gain popularity, Diane focuses on supporting this growth within Central Mississippi through innovative programming, equipment support, and lessons catered to all age groups. In partnership with USA Pickleball, a non-profit organization, Diane is dedicated to promoting this inclusive sport as a source of joy, health, and community engagement.