TENNIS & PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTOR

CHASE RIGDON

Junior tennis career:

• Won the boys regional tournament and went on to win the state championship for the boys number 1 singles division at Newton County Academy
• Ranked number 2 in Mississippi for boys 18 singles.
• Has won over 20 USTA tournaments.

College tennis career:

• Received a scholarship to Meridian College, played number 2 men’s singles and doubles, finished top 10 in the nation

Teaching career:

• 8 years of coaching experience overall
• 2 years as assistant pro at Laurel Country Club in Laurel, MS
• 3 years as tennis director at Americana YMCA in Baton Rouge, LA

Pro Pickleball Career:

• Ranked 28 in the world in 2021 on global pickleball rankings
• Placed top 10 in men’s pro singles in the 2021 PPA Atlanta open and 2021 APP Los Angeles Open.

Currently:

• USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association) certified
• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) certified