Hey everyone — I’m Hannah Alcaro! I’m from the Arlington Heights area but spend a lot of time down in Normal, IL, where I’m currently studying Elementary Education at Illinois State University. Teaching has always been one of my biggest passions, but the other? Pickleball. I first picked up a paddle after my high school tennis career ended, and what started as a fun hobby quickly turned into an obsession. With a background in both tennis and soccer, pickleball felt like the perfect fit. I’ve been playing for 5 years now and haven’t looked back. At ISU, I founded the Illinois State Pickleball Club and helped get us into the DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Association — basically the D1 equivalent for collegiate pickleball. In the past year, I’ve taken my game to the next level, playing professionally and earning my PPR coaching certifications. I’m currently certified to teach youth, youth advanced, beginner, and intermediate levels, with plans to add advanced certification soon. On top of that, I work front desk at both Picklr Mount Prospect and Picklr Normal — fun fact: I’m currently the only person in the country working at two Picklrs! I’m also proud to be a Selkirk Advocate and Rising Pro. While I’m in the process of setting up regular clinic times with my owner, you can catch me running outdoor pickleball clinics in the meantime. Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, I’d love to help you fall in love with the sport the same way I did. Let’s play sometime!