Pickleball instruction & Functional Fitness Training with a Personal Touch
Let's plan your brighter future!
75% of Pickleball athletes are 55 and older
all lessons are Now being taught at "the Pickleball Space"
Playing pickleball has tremendous benefits for your health. From improved cardiovascular conditioning to reduced health risks through regular activity. It improves cognitive function and supports progression in balance and agility. PLUS it's fun!
About Us
Tom Konkowski - Instructor IPTPA
Jacque Konkowski - Trainer NASM-CPT
Tom Konkowski - Instructor IPTPA
Tom, an accomplished racquetball player, over the years, he has coached various athletes in different sports. Since 2021, he has been a certified instructor with the International Pickleball Teachers Professional Association (IPTPA) and a Member of Pickleball Coaching International (PCI) and Play Pickleball Netwo
Tom, an accomplished racquetball player, over the years, he has coached various athletes in different sports. Since 2021, he has been a certified instructor with the International Pickleball Teachers Professional Association (IPTPA) and a Member of Pickleball Coaching International (PCI) and Play Pickleball Network. Tom holds the title of Certified Junior Instructor with the IPTPA and is a member of Youth USA Pickleball. Also Tom is the SW Pickleball Director for Next-Athlete a Nike Sports Camp affiliate.
Excited to apply his Considerate and Systematic coaching style to pickleball, Tom aims to leverage his experience and expertise in racquet sports to enhance player performance. In pursuit of further professional development, he has completed all coursework to become a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a credential he plans to achieve by the end of 2024.
Tom is an Arizona Native and has been married to Jacque for 42 years, has two sons (Tony & AJ) and two granddaughters.
Tony Konkowski - Instructor IPTPA
Jacque Konkowski - Trainer NASM-CPT
Tom Konkowski - Instructor IPTPA
Tony is an athletic Arizona native who loves being outdoors. He has enjoyed the flow of paddle sports ever since he started playing ping pong with his family at 10 years old. Tony currently is a USAPA rated 4.5 player with 11 years of playing pickleball. As an IPTPA certified coach, he’s really excited to apply a p
Tony is an athletic Arizona native who loves being outdoors. He has enjoyed the flow of paddle sports ever since he started playing ping pong with his family at 10 years old. Tony currently is a USAPA rated 4.5 player with 11 years of playing pickleball. As an IPTPA certified coach, he’s really excited to apply a proven, progressive learning style that helps students meet their pickleball goals and have more fun playing the game.
Tony has a 12-year-old daughter that also enjoys playing!
Jacque Konkowski - Trainer NASM-CPT
Jacque Konkowski - Trainer NASM-CPT
Jacque Konkowski - Trainer NASM-CPT
Jacque is a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She is also CPR / AED Certified. In the past, Jacque has owned and operated her own fitness studio and more recently worked for a local health club where she offered Personal Training sessions to a wide range of clients
Jacque is a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She is also CPR / AED Certified. In the past, Jacque has owned and operated her own fitness studio and more recently worked for a local health club where she offered Personal Training sessions to a wide range of clients from age 18 to 82. Whether you are looking to increase your cardiovascular endurance and speed or improve your stability and strength Jacque can design a safe and effective exercise plan for your individual fitness needs.
Born in Chicago Heights Il Jacque moved to Arizona in 1980 where she met and married her husband Tom of 42 years. Together they have two sons, and two beautiful granddaughters.
Announcement
Staring Feb 2024, Tom will be doing all of his coaching lessons out of the NEW INDOOR "The Pickleball Space" at 5664 W Bell Road, Glendale, AZ 85308.