Meet Our Pros
Passion on every Move
Introducing the talented and experienced pros, emphasizing their expertise, qualifications, and dedication to all the players.
Austin Gridley
Austin Gridley is a 6.0+ rated pickleball player that a few years ago was ranked in the top 20 in mixed and men's doubles. Austin used to travel the country competing with some of the best players in pickleball as his partners and his opponents. Austin has beaten Ben and Collin Johns. Austin is currently semi retired from competing and is our Head Pro at Casa Pickle!
Austin Gridley
Head Pro at Casa Pickle
Zalina Nazarova
Zalina, a former nationally ranked NCAA Division I tennis player (top 20 at Sacramento State) and seasoned coach, has successfully transitioned to pickleball. She has helped players of all skill levels improve and achieve their goals, earned gold and silver medals in tournaments, and was appointed to represent Team USA in the 2025 Maccabiah Games in Israel.
Zalina Nazarova
Pro at Casa Pickle
Bernard LeBlanc
Bernard LeBlanc is a 5.0+ rated pickleball player. Two years ago he was national ranked as the #1 men Singles player at the 5.0 Level. Bernard has won Countless Singles and doubles Tournaments nationally and won the most coveted national championship in men singles. Bernard currently travels the country competing with and against some of the best players in National Pickleball League as an active professional player with the Indy Drivers out of Indian. Bernard is currently a certified PPR professional Instructor and a coach at Casa Pickle.
Bernard LeBlanc
Coach at Casa Pickle
Blake Goodman
My name is Blake Goodman. I have been playing pickleball for a year and I am a 5.0 DUPR. I am the team captain of the Texas A&M Pickleball team. My biggest accomplishments with the team are winning the DUPR Texas Super Regional and runner-up in the NCPA National Championship in San Diego. My future goal is to become a professional pickleball player.
Blake Goodman
Coach at Casa Pickle
