Meet our coaches
Jim Lafferty
IPTPA Level II Certified Teaching Professional (All Player Ratings)
Founder, Two Rivers Pickleball Club First Certified Teaching Pro in MT. Developed Academy for new players. Played in multiple National and Regional Tournaments.
mailto:jimlaffertyPBcoach@gmail.com
Steven Michaud
IPTPA Level II Certified Teaching Professional (All Player Ratings)
Steven Michaud has been playing pickleball since 2015. Steven’s love of the sport and enjoyment in sharing his knowledge is immediately clear the moment you step on the court with him! Steven is a seasonal coach at TRPC.
mailto: pickleballsteven@gmail.com
Lisa Nelsen
IPTPA Level II Certified Teaching Professional (All Player Ratings)
Lisa is a seasonal coach at Two Rivers. She is enthusiastic to share her knowledge of the game with other players. She organized and held successful pickleball camps. Lisa is a seasonal coach.
mailto: theflashlisa@gmail.com
Shirley Trent
IPTPA LEVEL II Certified Teaching Professional (All Player Ratings)
Shirley is a seasonal coach at Two River
mailto:Shirley_Trent@msn.com
Jennifer Cozad
IPTPA LEVEL I Certified Instructor (Beginner Players)
Jen is a Montessori teacher and mom. She enjoys working with players of all ages and especially loves teaching families how to play pickleball. Jen is available for lessons year- round.
mailto:jennifercozad@gmail.com
Diana Graham
IPTPA LEVEL I Certified Instructor (Beginner Players)
Diana is a seasonal coach at Two Rivers.
mailto:dianamgraham@charter.net
Mike Close
IPTPA LEVEL I Certified Instructor (Beginner Players)
Mike and his wife Diana are the owners of Bigfork Physical Therapy. He is an avid player and a very energetic coach. Available for lessons year-round.
mailto:mike@bigforkpt.com