MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Lisa Krawetz
Lisa loves sharing her passion for pickleball with others. Her contagious enthusiasm makes every game fun, mindful, and a great workout for both body and mind. With a background in nursing, Lisa is a natural empath, deeply connecting with her clients on a personal level. She leads with her heart and pours herself into everything that she does, embodying the heartbeat of Pickletopia. In addition to being a PPR certified pickleball instructor and part owner of Pickletopia, Lisa co-owns Amour + Light, a local Tampa business promoting intentional living through events like breath work, yoga, and meditation. As the captain of her 4.0+ Pickleball league team, Lisa has led her team to numerous victories and first place finishes. Her dedication to community, wellness and the sport of pickleball truly sets her apart.
Trevor Smith
Trevor played D1 Men’s Lacrosse at Stony Brook and caught the pickleball bug 2 years ago after his father ordered a cheap wooden paddle set on Amazon. Fast forward two years later and Trevor is a PPR certified pickleball instructor, has won medals in several tournaments, and co-captains a 1st Place 4.0-4.5 pickleball team. Trevor is a student of the game who brings passion and enthusiasm out on the court with both his instruction and his game play. When he is not dropping and dinking, Trevor is probably practicing yoga, hanging at the beautiful Tampa Bay area beaches, or spending quality time with his wife Mai, and two amazing daughters, Kyla Rose and Daisey.
Stacey Koval
After nearly 20 years as a tennis player, Stacey decided to try pickleball. She was immediately hooked on both the sport and the vibrant community of people who play. Stacey found some early success in tournaments and leagues, thanks to her tennis background, and began working to develop pickleball fundamentals. She was passionate about welcoming others to the sport and enjoyed working with players who were just starting their pickleball journey. That evolved into actually teaching beginners and completing her coaching certification. Stacey’s professional background as a science educator and curriculum designer provides her with the skills to deliver instruction in a fun yet effective way. Stacey hopes to share her passion and skills with others interested in pickleball.
GREG GOODSON
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where Greg played Division I college soccer at Georgia State University. Aside from his passion for soccer he began playing tennis where he went on to play at a high level of USTA League Tennis and USTA Tournaments for over 30 years. He discovered pickleball in 2018 and has been hooked ever since. Greg began playing tournaments in 2019 and has won Gold Medals in numerous events, including the 2019 Las Vegas Open, 2020 Georgia Open, 2021 Winter Classic in Naples, 2021 Simone Jardim PPA Florida Grand Slam and 2021 Delray Beach Open. In 2022 Greg won gold in the APP Boca Masters, APP Punta Gorda, APP Delray Beach Open, APP Plantation and the U.S. Open. Greg is currently playing on the APP Masters Pro Tour, which has featured stops so far in Punta Gorda, Delray Beach, Daytona, Cincinnati and New York City. He recently won a Gold Medal at the 2024 U.S. Open. He is an IFP Certified Instructor and enjoys teaching new players the basics of pickleball, and helping current players improve their game.
