Rado Petrišin
Head Coach
Rado is PPC’s head coach and holds a Level 1 IPTPA Certification. His focus is on advanced, competitive players, who he helps understand the game on a deeper level and make smart decisions on the court. As a former tennis coach in Slovakia, Rado brings a well-rounded coaching style, which focuses on movement, positioning, and pace control. Rado’s goal is to help players feel comfortable, unafraid to make mistakes, and to see how the small details turn a good player into a great one. Working with Rado helps players see that pickleball is more than just a sport – it’s a mix of movement, strategy, competition, community, and pure fun.
Pete Pulkrabek
Coach
Pete brings a wealth of racquet sport experience to the Prague Pickleball Club and holds a Level 1 IPTPA Certification. With several years of tennis instruction and competitive play behind him, Pete has a strong foundation in teaching technique and game strategy. He also firmly believes in the importance of laughing and having fun during training and on court. Over the past year, Pete has focused his passion on pickleball, working with beginner and intermediate players to build confidence and consistency on the court. His coaching emphasizes stroke mechanics and solid fundamentals, while also adjusting his teaching style to meet each player's individual needs. This personalized approach helps players progress at their own pace, ensuring they not only improve their skills but also enjoy the game at every level.
Vlaďka Šedá
Coach
Vladka has over 34 years of professional coaching experience and holds a Pickleball Coaching Certificate from Sobek Pickleball Academy. In addition to coaching pickleball, Vladka is a 1st-class volleyball coach and a 1st-class referee, the highest possible licenses in the Czech Republic. Her pickleball coaching focus is on beginner and intermediate players. Vladka’s coaching philosophy is that success equals 5% talent and 95% hard work. Training with Vladka combines systematicity with fun dynamics, which makes her sessions varied and motivating. She aims to introduce others to the joy of pickleball through the development of skill, mental resilience, and teamwork.
Sue Sejda
Coach
Sue is a PPC Coach and holds a Pickleball Trainer License issued by the Czech Pickleball Association. She specializes in coaching adult beginners and children and can easily explain techniques and concepts to people who do not have any racquet sport background. When training with Sue, pickleball students gain confidence in their ability to play and manage their self-expectations. Sue is passionate about pickleball and is a trainer at the ISP afterschool program as well as a volunteer trainer for children at the homeless shelter SKO-HOPO Azylový Dům.
Vojtech Petr
Coach
Vojta is a PPC Coach and holds a Level 1 IPTPA Certification. He works with beginner and intermediate students of all ages to develop technical skills on the court and a deeper understanding of strategy. Vojta brings a well-rounded sports experience from his years as a competitive floorball player and coach. His coaching style is encouraging, patient, fun, and strategic.