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Our Coaches
Meet Our Expert Pickleball Coaches. Passionate, Experienced, and Ready to Elevate Your Game!
REUBEN W
Focused Coaching Levels -
Beginners/ 3.0 below​
Individual and Group Coaching
DUPR rating: Doubles 2.72
Bio:He is the Owner and Co-Founder of Topspin Pickleb all NZ and a big believer in “less Hui, more Dui!”
With experience coaching sports at regional, national, and international levels, he takes pride in helping beginners improve their skills and build confidence. His approach is focused on entry-level coaching, finding joy in seeing others succeed as they develop. Once players are ready to take their game to the next level, he’s happy to hand them over to the experts.
Known for his energy and enthusiasm, he’s the ideal coach for drilling and cardio sessions that challenge players while keeping things fun. If you’re looking for a great session and want to last more than 45 minutes without breaking a sweat, he’ll send you to Andy or Tony! He’s also passionate about helping tamariki improve their skills and have a blast while learning.
TONY G
Focused Coaching Levels -
Beginners/ 3.5 below​
Individual and Group Coaching
DUPR rating: 3.1 ​
Bio: Born and raised “Rewa Hard” in South Auckland, with whakapapa to the 685, he is married to a strong Waikato wahine-toa and is a proud father of 4 tamariki. He has called Kirikiriroa home for 17 years.
His Pickleball journey began in July 2022 when Andrew and Kylee Widdicombe brought the sport to Temple View from American Samoa. Tragically, Kylee passed away during their second session—a loss that inspired him to carry on her legacy. Together with others, he helped grow Temple View Pickleball, starting with early morning games on a taped church court and evolving into tournaments and community growth.
Passionate about the game’s physical and mental benefits, he now coaches beginners and values giving back through Topspin Pickleball.
ANDY V
Focused Coaching Levels -
Advanced/ 3.5 above​
Individual and Group Coaching
DUPR rating: doubles 4.8, singles 4.6​
Bio: Sports and competition have been a big part of his life for as long as he can remember. After immigrating from South Africa as a child, tennis became a major focus in his life. Now moving to pickleball. Now, as he transitions to pickleball, he’s fully immersed in the sport and loving every moment. Introducing and helping people from all ages and backgrounds improve at pickleball is a privilege. He believes the sport’s low barrier to entry is what makes it special—anyone, at any stage of life, can pick up a paddle and enjoy the game. He loves the friendly competition and the challenge of trying to be the best