Our coaching team.
Mike Link
Hello, Mike is my name, and pickleball is my game. I was introduced to the great sport of pickleball 10
years ago, was instantly addicted, and now play nearly every day. I have played throughout the
Milwaukee metro area, as well as across the nation, including prominent venues like Daytona, Naples, and
The Villages in Florida, both Tuscon and metro Phoenix in Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada. I love to
play, but more importantly, the game allows me to meet great friendly people from all walks of life.
That's the best part of Pickleball... anyone can do it!
I very much enjoy introducing people to the sport I love, and sharing my skills, knowledge and
experience. I have instructed hundreds of students, ranging from private individual lessons to group
clinics of 12 students, comprising skill levels ranging from newbies to advanced players.
While recognizing the game continues to evolve toward fast pace and hard hitting, I continue to embrace
the need for skills including proper dinking, drops and resets to be a complete and competitive player.
You will find me regularly playing at Premier Pickleball Club, feel free to say “Hi”. I will be offering
small group clinics, please periodically check the PPC app. If you desire a private lesson, or a clinic be
designed to accommodate your specific needs, please contact me.
Looking forward to seeing you on the courts, and always remember Rule #1, to HAVE FUN!
Cell/Text: (414) 324-9103 email: LinkPB002@gmail.com
Dria Rushing
Certified Pickleball Coach
From starting her pickleball journey in 2022, playing her first 4.0 tournament, and winning silver in Michigan, Dria has let the picklebug guide her competitive playing career. This has led her to travel & compete at higher-level tournaments, including Wisconsin Invitationals, an all-men +5.0 tournament, and Minor League Pickleball National Championships as an aspiring pro, striving to be one of the top (female) players in Wisconsin and beyond.
She is a natural athlete with a basketball, softball, and tennis background. Her favorite game is singles, and her favorite shot is a mean 2-handed backhand. She is a teaching artist, musician, DJ, and goofball looking to spread the joys of dripping sweat and how to dance in this fancy game.
James Hass
Certified Pickleball Coach
My name is James, and I live on the South Side of Milwaukee with my wife, daughter and dog, Bolt. I spent 26 years as an elementary school teacher before retiring three years ago. Over the past six years, I have developed a passion for pickleball, both as a player and as a coach.
I hold a Professional Pickleball Coaching License, with the American Council on Exercise and Personal Training (ACE). I also work part time as fitness instructor, where I specialise in designing conditional programs for pickleball athletes of all levels.
As a coach, I pride myself on my extensive teaching experience, patience, and ability to make training enjoyable. My greatest joy comes from helping others learn and grow in their game, celebrating their successes, and building lasting friendships along the way.
I look foward to seeing you on the courts soon!