Our Story
Naša misija
TS Pickleball was born from our love for sports, coaching, and bringing people together through the game.
As former Division I tennis players with years of coaching experience, we discovered pickleball in the USA and quickly fell in love with its energy, accessibility, and the way it brings people together.
After helping introduce pickleball at a country club in the USA, we knew this was a sport we wanted to share with Ljubljana.
Our goal is simple: to help more people discover pickleball, improve their game, and experience what makes this sport so fun, accessible, and addictive.
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We’re Teodora and Sandra, originally from Serbia, with 18 years of experience living, competing, and coaching in the USA. We both played Division I college tennis and coached for more than a decade.
In 2018, we introduced pickleball at the country club where we were coaching in the USA and had the opportunity to watch the sport grow from something new into a thriving program. That experience sparked our passion for the game and inspired us to bring pickleball to Ljubljana.
Today, as experienced coaches, JOOLA ambassadors, and passionate pickleball players, we’re here to help you learn, improve your skills, and most importantly, enjoy the game.
Teodora Zonich
Živjo, sem Tea
I’m a former Division I tennis player, coach, and pickleball enthusiast with over 15 years of coaching experience. During my time in the USA, I introduced pickleball at the country club where I coached and had the opportunity to help develop the program as the sport began to take off.
I’ve also had the opportunity to work alongside some of the sport’s top professionals, including Colin Johns and Dekel Bar, as part of coaching staff for pickleball getaways and training experiences.
These opportunities have allowed me to learn from some of the best in the game and bring that knowledge to every player I coach.
Today, together with my sister Sandra, I’m excited to grow the sport in Ljubljana and help players of all ages discover just how fun, social, and rewarding pickleball can be.
When I’m not on the court, I’m traveling, meeting new people, or spending time with my two amazing kids.
Sandra Spirta
Živjo, sem Sandra
Moja športna pot se je začela v Srbiji, kjer sem pri šestih letih prvič prijela teniški lopar in hitro odkrila svojo strast do igre. Pri desetih, dvanajstih in štirinajstih letih sem bila ponosna nosilka prvega mesta v svoji kategoriji.
Nekaj let kasneje sem se preselila v Združene države Amerike, kjer sem živela več kot 15 let. Uspešno sem igrala tenis na univerzitetni ravni (Division I), nato pa sem svoje znanje prenesla v prestižni Houston Country Club, kjer sem delala kot teniška trenerka. Prav tam sem odkrila pickleball – šport, ki me je takoj navdušil. Moje navdušenje nad pickleballom je bilo nalezljivo in kmalu sem ga začela učiti tudi druge.
Leta 2019 smo se z družino preselili v čudovito Slovenijo. Dejstvo, da je pickleball postal najhitreje rastoči šport v ZDA, me je navdihnilo, da to izjemno igro predstavim Ljubljani in njeni živahni skupnosti. Trdno verjamem, da je pickleball šport za vsakogar – ne glede na starost ali izkušnje. Z velikim navdušenjem delim veselje in povezanost, ki ju pickleball prinaša, z vsakim, ki ga srečam na igrišču!
Naša vizija
Our vision is to make pickleball a sport that brings people together - a sport where people can stay active, have fun, build friendships, and enjoy every moment on the court. With our coaching background and passion for the game, we are dedicated to creating experiences that welcome everyone, from first-time players to lifelong pickleball lovers.
