Learn from DTL Coaches

Max began playing pickleball in 2019, building on his athletic foundation in basketball and flag football. Today, he’s a PPR Certified Professional Coach who competes in local tournaments while balancing full-time work in the banking industry and being a dedicated father.

Max’s coaching style is rooted in a cerebral, strategic approach to the game. He preaches “Mindful Aggression” while tailoring lessons to each player’s unique strengths, helping them grow with the game’s evolving dynamics. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to elevate your tournament play, Max is committed to guiding your development with insight, adaptability, and passion for the game.

I started playing pickleball in 2022 and haven’t stopped since. My background is in baseball, and I coached that for many years with my dad, and it was always something I was passionate about. He taught me a more personal style when it came to coaching and I have carried that with me ever since.

I would love to work with anyone and everyone and just be able to experience different personalities and styles of play. Let’s laugh, learn, and enjoy this sport together!

Growing up playing basketball, softball and rugby, Lee Ann found and started playing pickleball in 2020 and has not stopped.  The competitive and social aspects of the game have led her to local, regional and national tournaments where she has found the podium in singles, women’s and mixed doubles.  Lee Ann’s passion for the game is contagious and her commitment to player development is evident in her engaging, fun and informative clinics, series and lessons.

Lee Ann is dedicated to helping each player build confidence, improved mechanics and game strategy.

Joe Wang is a seasoned private club operator with specialized expertise in racquet sports. He previously served as Assistant General Manager and Director of Racquet Sports at Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA, where his leadership earned the program top-ten national rankings from Club + Resort Business and Facility of the Year recognition from the United States Tennis Association.

Joe holds degrees from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service (where he captained a Big East Conference Champion Division I tennis team), Villanova University School of Law, and Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. His diverse background includes roles as a Senior Strategic Analyst at Apple and Nokia, and as a Sports Marketing Adjunct Professor at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business.

He is certified as a professional instructor by the RSPA, IPTPA, RPO, and PPR.

Coach Blake brings a lifelong athletic foundation and a passion for competition to the pickleball court. Growing up playing baseball, tennis, and soccer, competing collegiately in soccer, he developed the footwork, strategy, and mental toughness that now define his pickleball game. From collegiate soccer fields to championship pickleball courts, Coach Blake has always been driven by competition and community.

In 2021, he discovered pickleball — and by 2024, he was competing in elite-level tournaments, medaling in PPA events and taking the court in the Brickwall Pro Series, along with tournaments up and down the East Coast.

Beyond competition, Blake is passionate about growing the sport and building strong pickleball communities. Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to compete at a higher level, Coach Blake brings energy, experience, and a player-first mindset to every session.