Pickleball Pros

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DCTC is lucky to have Mike Walter (PickleballDCTC@gmail.com) as the Pickleball Co-Director. Mike Walter is a Top 20 nationally ranked pickler in the Senior Pro Singles (50+).  Mike has won several medals in Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles & Singles.  He has qualified and competed at Nationals in Indian Wells on multiple occasions. Mike’s sports background & first love is tennis as he played for Division I at WSU (Washington State University – Go Cougs!).  He is also a Certified Professional Tennis Coach as he was a vital Board Member for 12+ years at Eastside Tennis Center, a non-profit public facility in Kirkland, WA.  Mike truly believes his transition over to pickleball has increased his 5.0-level tennis skills too. When not on the pickleball or tennis courts, you will likely find Mike burning extra calories on a hike, bike or soccer field.

Debbie Walter (Debbie@DebbieWalter.com) is also the Pickleball Co-Director. Debbie Walter is also a nationally ranked pickler in the 4.5 Skill Category.  Debbie has won several medals in both Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles as she leaves the singles to her hubby.  Debbie has also qualified and competed at Nationals in Indian Wells on multiple occasions.  Debbie’s sports background also includes earning a full-ride tennis scholarship to Division II / Cal State University of Bakersfield.  Debbie is a Certified Pickleball Instructor who loves working with Beginners/Improvers and Intermediate Players.  When not on the pickleball courts, you will likely find Debbie on a hike, dog park or helping her Real Estate clients buy &/or sell homes.

Mike and Debbie teach private, semi-private, 3 & me's, and custom group lessons. In addition, they offer fun and informative group drills, clinics and camps.