About.

Ozark Community Pickleball aka Pickleball Ozark is motivated to teach pickleball to anyone in the Ozark area! We work hand-in-hand with Ozark Leisure Services to bring lessons, league play, and tournaments to all who are interested!

Established in 2020

Ozark Community Pickleball began a year and a half after Ozark Community Tennis LLC was formed. Elizabeth brought pickleball to Ozark after a family reunion introduced her to the game. She and her former business partner decided - in the middle of COVID-19 - to introduce the community to the game. And, the rest is history!

Our Goal

It's simple! Spread the word about pickleball to anyone who will listen! After nearly two years after pickleball was introduced to the community of Ozark it was apparent the community was ready to play! To promote the game,  Elizabeth became a Pickleball Ambassador for Dale County which brings the game to a whole new level. Elizabeth continues to spread the word helping anyone who is interested in learning to play ... and teach!

Our Team

Elizabeth Wyse; Owner/Operator

• Elizabeth Wyse brings years of behind the scene experience to the group. From office management to website design, and social media, she, is eager to promote and grow pickleball in the community.
• Elizabeth is a member of
  • USA Pickleball, USTA, USPTA
  • She is a USPTA Certified Level 1 Tennis Coach, and USPTA Pickleball Certified Coach
  • ​USTA Safe Sport Certified
  • ​She is the USA Pickleball Ambassador for Dale County.

Sharlene Phillips, Certified Instructor

• Sharlene brings a wealth of coaching experience. A Sports Specialist, she planned and directed a varied and diverse Youth Fitness and Sports program for a moderately large participant population.
• Sharlene is over our Pop-Up classes providing one-on-one or group sessions.
• ​Sharlene holds a Master of Science degree in Quality Systems Management.
• ​Sharlene is a certified instructor through IPTPA.

Karen McCleary, Volunteer and Avid Player

• Karen McCleary is a former college tennis player with skills that easily transferred to pickleball. She found pickleball after hearing about it at a Kiwanis club meeting in Ozark. She is passionate about the sport and helping other learn to play it correctly. Whether you are your or old she can teach you to play. She also collects pickleball t-shirts from Amazon!
• Her instruction is inventive, engaging, and productive.
• Karen is a member of USA Pickleball.
• She recently retired from teaching our beginners, but you can find her on the courts several times a week!

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We're Here for You 24/7

While we do sleep you can reach us any time via our Facebook or Instagram pages @pickleballozark or by sending a message on our Contact page.