Meet the Team
Tim Finger
The Champion
Tim Finger is a member of The Pickleball Hall of Fame. He is a highly sought after Pickleball and Tennis coach widely known in the St. George Utah Pickleball community. He has a long background as a professional tennis player elementary school teacher and a national champion Pickleball Player, which shapes his teaching style and credibility.
Tim is a practitioner of Emotion Code.
Tim uses a PPR certified Coaching approach with emphasis on proper techniques in prevention of injuries. Blending his tennis background with modern Pickleball training, his programs are designed for players of all levels, from beginners to competitive athletes.
Dr. Ryan Peterson
The Surgeon
Dr. Ryan Peterson is a Utah farm boy who became a New York trained surgeon. He has based his practice in St. George since 2011. His practice has advanced from surgical interventions, to stem cell transplantation and all aspects of regenerative health.
When Dr. Peterson is not operating, or performing stem cell transplantation procedures, you'll find him in the sports world! He has a passion for all aspects of sport, human performance, sports psychology, and biomechanics.
Dr. Peterson finds great joy in the challenge that Pickleball brings, the active lifestyle that it maintains, and the social and relational experiences the Pickleball community can offer to enhance the overall quality of the life of those who play.