We Are Passionate About Pickleball

Smash Pickleball offers lessons and clinics in Seattle and the surrounding area, with occasional league and tournament offerings. Smash is a local, woman-owned business operated by Mary Ann Benack.

Whether you’re looking to get a handle on the basics, take your game to the next level, or make strategic advances in your tournament play, your lessons will be tailored to your individual or small group needs. Mary Ann is a PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Pro level certified instructor and her teaching focuses on simple compact mechanics to enhance the consistency and effectiveness of your strokes while minimizing potential injuries. She also is passionate about helping students deeply understand the strategy of Pickleball, as this sport is easy to get started but not so easy to master.

We also offer fun Smash Pickleball apparel to represent this robust and fun-loving community. Plus we offer a wide range of Paddletek paddles available through our website or at any Smash lessons / clinics.

 

About Mary Ann:

After spending her younger life as a college tennis player and instructor, Mary Ann began a 22-year career with Microsoft. But a fateful pickleball clinic offered by Smash Pickleball changed everything…after one clinic, Mary Ann was hooked. She began a transformation from sedentary office life to an active life of health, movement, and a whole new community of friends.

In 2020, Mary Ann left corporate America to own and operate Smash Pickleball full time. She currently plays (and wins!) tournaments at 4.5 and 5.0 level. She actively plays in regional and national tournaments and most recently was a double silver medalist at the U.S. Pickleball Nationals. Mary Ann spends her days helping others fall in love with the sport and expand their pickleball skills.

Smash Pickleball players range from beginning to tournament players (and ages 9 – 89!), but what unites this dynamic community is a focus on connection, joy and health. Coach Mary Ann Benack brings a care for the game, and a care for her students, that enables a strong teaching relationship with incredible results.

Here's a glimpse of Mary Ann in the Media - Regional Pickleball tournament takes over EWU this weekend, draws players from across the globe | News | khq.com