We are delighted to introduce Poongi hong, the new Head Pro of Pickleball of our esteemed Replay Sports and Social Team!
Poongi has a rich professional background making him an invaluable asset to the club. Poongi grew up with a hockey background and was the youngest player to play in the MLRH (16 years old) and made Team North America for the 1996 division and was recognized nationwide by most roller hockey players from winning countless tournaments. Poongi transitioned to ice hockey in his senior year of highschool and was at D1 level in just a couple months. He majored in Quantitative Finance at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ where he played for the college ice hockey and won championship rings and was awarded with the MVP award as a freshman. Poongi has now transitioned to Pickleball and has been playing for 3+ years.
In Pickleball, Poongi has a 1st place finish in the 5.0+ Paddletap Mixed Division and extensive experience in professional tournaments. Poongi’s game is shaped by top-tier competition and training and has been mentored by the renowned Andrei Daescu, adding an elite layer of expertise to an already impressive background and has honed his skills to the highest level having had the opportunity to play both with and against many top professionals and friends such as Andrei Daescu, JW Johnson, Jorja Johnson, Gabe Tardio, Anna Bright, Bobbi Oshiro, etc. Poongi’s game is shaped by top-tier competition and training.
Additionally, Poongi has a deep passion for pickleball and a deep understanding in strategy. Poongi is known for a teaching approach that blends fun with focused improvement and as our Pickleball Head Pro, Poongi looks forward to working with you to develop your skills whether you're a beginner player with no experience, an intermediate player looking for advice, or an advanced player looking to compete in tournaments. Whether it's mechanics or strategy, Poongi’s lessons emphasize technique, strategy, and confidence on the court and will help you with all parts of your game guaranteed!
Unlock your potential and elevate your pickleball game—schedule a private lesson with Poongi today!
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