Meet Our Coaches
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.
Gee Gee Garvin
Coach
With a diverse and elite background as both a player and coach in tennis and pickleball, 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.
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.
Megan Willcox Morales
Coach
Megan Willcox Morales is a Division I collegiate pickleball player and Team Captain at San Diego State University, where she earned DUPR Collegiate All-American honors and ranks among the top players in the country. Megan is quickly becoming a favorite at Rally House thanks to her positive energy, encouraging style, and passion for helping players improve. She focuses on building strong fundamentals, smart shot selection, and consistent play—helping players develop confidence, elevate their strategy, and perform their best on the court.
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.
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.
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.
Kyle Whatnell
Coach
Kyle Whatnall is a professional pickleball player based in Encinitas with a world-high PPA ranking of #42, a #10 ranking on the PPA Australia tour, and a Major League Pickleball (MLP) Australia Championship to his name. With four years of coaching experience, Kyle brings a high-energy, match-tested approach built around real-game situations. He specializes in helping intermediate and advanced players sharpen technique, improve decision-making, and build point-winning patterns. Expect lots of reps, simple repeatable cues, and a clear strategy for mastering transition play, the kitchen line, and fast hands exchanges.