Meet Our Coaches
Gee Gee Garvin
Coach
Gee Gee brings a truly game-changing perspective to the court. A former top Division I collegiate tennis player at BYU and UNLV and an ITF World Tennis Champion, Gee Gee has built a coaching foundation rooted in high-performance training and championship-level experience.
In pickleball, her accomplishments speak for themselves:
- 2-time US Open Gold Medalist
- Canadian National Champion
- Multi-time USAP Nationals medalist
- Tournament of Champions medalist
- Hawaii Open, and SoCal Classic medalist
Gee Gee delivers coaching that goes far beyond drills. Her training transforms mindsets, sharpens fundamentals, and develops elite-level technique, skills, and strategic play that elevate players at every level.
Join Gee Gee to experience truly next-level coaching through private lessons, group lessons, clinics, specialty training sessions, and Live Ball.
Don Alto
Program Director & Coach
Don Alto brings world-class experience and a dynamic energy to Rally House as our Program Director. A former U.S. Table Tennis team member and elite international competitor, Don knows what it takes to excel at the highest levels of sport. After transitioning to pickleball, he quickly rose through the ranks, earning a DUPR 5.5+ rating and competing in APP and PPA Men’s Pro divisions.
Don designs and manages all Rally House programming—including clinics, leagues, live ball sessions, open play formats, and coach training. He’s passionate about building a vibrant community, creating opportunities for every level of player to grow, and delivering fresh, exciting formats that keep the game fun, social, and competitive.
Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or training for your next tournament, Don’s vision and leadership are shaping Rally House into the place to play in North County.
Adam Young
Coach
Known for his calm, methodical, and highly insightful coaching style, Adam has a unique ability to break the game down in a way that helps every player improve with confidence. His passion for the sport is contagious, and players consistently leave his clinics feeling more confident, motivated, and excited about their game.
Hank Smith
Coach
Hank found pickleball through social play, but what started as casually playing the game quickly turned into a full-blown passion. With his incredible energy and natural ability to connect with people, Hank has become a favorite at Rally House in no time. He works with beginners through strong intermediate players, focusing on rock-solid fundamentals, smart shot selection, and high-percentage strategy that builds real confidence on the court. Just as important, Hank emphasizes mindset — helping players stay composed, competitive, and resilient. His favorite part of coaching? Watching players level up, believe in themselves, and genuinely love the game.
Chandra McAtee
Coach
Chandra McAtee brings over 20 years of coaching experience and a 4.0+ competitive rating to Rally House, delivering high-level instruction with contagious energy and a supportive, empowering style. She leads our junior programs and is the Founder & CEO of Superatio, a nonprofit dedicated to using pickleball to teach resilience and life skills to at-risk youth through structured clinics and leagues. Chandra also works with beginner and intermediate adults, focusing on fundamentals, strategy, and confidence-building in a fun, encouraging environment. For her, pickleball is more than a game — it’s a platform for growth, resilience, and connection.
Patrick Gannon
Coach
Today, Patrick brings that same coaching mindset to the pickleball court. Having trained under a respected 5.0-level player, he emphasizes strong fundamentals, smart decision-making, and building confidence through structured, encouraging instruction.
Whether you’re new to pickleball or looking to take your game to the next level, Patrick is committed to creating a fun, welcoming environment where every player can learn, improve, and enjoy the game.
Mariel DeYoung
Coach
When she’s not coaching, she spends time with her two daughters and stays active, playing tennis, working out, and cooking.
Giselle Ball
Coach
When she’s not coaching at Rally House, you’ll usually find her competing, creating pickleball content, or following the professional game through MLP and PPA events. Her passion for pickleball is contagious, and she loves sharing that excitement with every player who steps onto the court.
Whether you’re brand new to pickleball or looking to elevate your game, Giselle is dedicated to making every session fun, welcoming, and productive.
Kimmy Jennings
Coach
Kimmy Jennings is a competitive 4.5+ player who competes in both Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and national tournaments in women’s and mixed doubles. Known for her positive energy and detail-oriented coaching style, Kimmy helps players build confidence, consistency, and trust in their game. She focuses on strong fundamentals and smart strategy—teaching players how to control the pace of a point, dominate at the kitchen, and finish rallies with purpose.
Preston Lynch
Coach
Preston Lynch is a standout collegiate player and captain of the San Diego State University Pickleball Team, currently ranked Top 20 nationally in collegiate competition and an emerging pro out of Orange County. With over five years of competitive experience, Preston brings high-level skill, energy, and a contagious enthusiasm to every session. Known for his positive, upbeat coaching style, he works with players of all levels through private lessons and clinics, focusing on strong fundamentals, smart strategy, and building confidence on the court. Preston’s passion for the game is obvious — and it shows in the way his players improve, compete, and have fun.