Mark Gottfried (Head Pro) - Ontario Pickleball Academy

Mark began playing pickleball in 2019 and has not looked back. His competitive nature, both in playing and coaching competitive hockey, along with his table tennis / tennis background has helped forge a seamless transition.

Mark shares his passion and knowledge for the game by leading clinics and programming across the GTA for hundreds of pickleball enthusiasts including schools, country clubs and camps. He is an active tournament player and member of Selkirk’s AMPED Team competing in tournaments across the U.S and Canada.

-Sponsored by Selkirk / Committed Player (Canadian National Pickleball League)

-Certified NCCP Level 2 Pickleball Coach

-Canadian Nationals 2022 Mixed Doubles - Silver

-PPA Hertz National Championships Men’s Doubles 5.0 - Bronze

-Sanibel Sundial Cinco De Mayo Fiesta 2022, Men’s Doubles Open - Silver

-Greystone Cup 2022, Men’s Open Doubles - Gold

-California Pickleball Association 2022, Men’s Open Doubles - Bronze