Club Mesa Developmental

Coach Adam Cox

Head Coach Arizona Athletic Grounds Team

Coach Adam comes from a sports and athletic background. He played football, basketball, and baseball as a youth. He also played tennis and basketball in college.

Five years ago, Adam picked up a pickleball paddle and his primary sports focus began to change. He played is his first senior pro event after playing for only 6 months. He has grown to love the sport of pickleball and the its community.

Adam has now won over 40 tournaments in the 4.0 – 5.0 range. He has also achieved silver and bronze medal finishes in a variety of other tournaments. Coach Adam admits that he gains as much satisfaction out of coaching and helping other athletes to improve as he does winning a gold medal in a tournament.

Currently, Coach Adam is the Head Coach for pickleball at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. He has been coaching and teaching pickleball for the past 3 years. He has taught clinics, private lessons, youth leagues, and adult groups. As a coach and teacher Adam says that he looks for specific ways to help clients based on his observations on the court, seeking to always help them improve their technique and skills,  and raise their pickleball IQ.

Coach Chance Johnson

Club Mesa Developmental Team Coach

With three years of dedicated coaching experience, Coach Johnson brings a friendly, personable, and charismatic approach to the pickleball court. Growing up playing ping pong with friends, he developed a love for racquet sports early on, which naturally transitioned into a passion for pickleball.

Leveraging a background in soccer and wrestling, Coach Johnson infuses diverse athletic insights into his coaching, helping players develop not only their pickleball skills but also overall athleticism. Actively participating in men’s doubles and mixed tournaments, Coach Johnson brings current competitive experience to his coaching, ensuring players receive the latest strategic and technical insights.

Coach Johnson’s coaching philosophy centers around making pickleball accessible and fun for everyone. He excels at customizing lessons and classes to meet the unique needs of each player, whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the basics or an advanced player looking to refine your techniques.

Off the court, he enjoys listening to podcasts, watching pickleball videos, and going to the movies. For Coach Johnson, coaching is not just about improving one’s game but also about fostering a lifelong love for pickleball. He’s thrilled to join the coaching staff of Monster Athlete Juniors.

Coach In Training Amelia Johnson – Club Mesa Assistant

Coach In Training

Hi, I’m Amelia, and I’m 13 years old. In my photo, I had the privilege of meeting Anna Leigh Waters at a recent  PPA tournament I competed in. Anna, a teenager like me, is the number one female pickleball player in the US.

Pickleball is my absolute favorite sport. From the first time I picked up a paddle, I fell in love with the game. Whether I’m playing a casual match with my family or competing in a tournament, I’m always excited to be on the court. I train hard to improve my skills and strategies, and I take pride in being a good sport and a supportive teammate. I love sharing my passion for pickleball with my friends and getting them involved in the game too. I look forward to coaching with Monster Athlete Juniors and helping kids to reach their potential.

Coach Amelia Johnson is ranked in the top 20 female junior players in the US by PPA. We welcome Amelia to our staff.