Meet Our Coaches & Staff

Kevin Theos has been immersed in racquet sports for over 30 years. Certified by the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) to teach padel, pickleball, and tennis, he's coached total beginners to high-level athletes across parks, schools, and clubs. He's a Vice-President of the RSPA and previously worked for the United States Tennis Association, where he helped design programs that make learning racquet sports fun and accessible. Today, he runs Theos Consulting LLC, where he creates training content for coaches, and Theos Immigration Law, LLC, where he supports international student-athletes. Whether you're stepping onto a padel court for the first time or aiming to fine-tune your game, Kevin's here to help you learn, grow, and enjoy every moment on the court.

Romina Contreras discovered padel four years ago and quickly fell in love with the sport's energy and community spirit. After competing in several tournaments in her home country, she completed the RSPA padel course in the U.S. and has been focused on helping others learn and enjoy the game. Romina is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys introducing new players to padel—especially those who are completely new to racquet sports. For her, padel is more than a sport; it's a way to stay active, challenge yourself, and grow both on and off the court. Always training to improve, Romina brings positivity, patience, and passion to every match and looks forward to helping the sport continue to grow in Utah.

Brady Lee has been immersed in racquet sports for over 15 years and brings nearly a decade of experience as an RSPA (formerly USPTA) Certified Head Pro. He is also one of the owners of Ace Athletics Tennis Academy in Farmington, Utah. With a strong background in coaching players of all ages and skill levels, Brady is known for his ability to adapt his teaching style to meet each athlete's needs. A longtime fan of padel, Brady has followed the sport for nearly a decade and recently earned his Level 1 and Level 2 certifications through the International Registry of Padel Professionals. He is thrilled to finally see padel courts opening in Utah and looks forward to being part of the sport's growth in the region. In addition to racquet sports, Brady is passionate about fitness. With 15 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, he has helped countless tennis and padel athletes build strength, enhance performance, and stay injury-free on the court. Whether it's tennis, padel, or weight training, Brady's energy and commitment to coaching are evident in everything he does. He's excited to share his knowledge and help grow Utah's padel community.

Leif Thulin is a lifelong tennis player who was once ranked as high as #4 in the Intermountain junior circuit and is a multi-time state singles champion. He is currently ranked the #1 men's 4.5 player in Utah. Leif discovered padel in Spain in 2017 and has since played at a high level in both Spain and Greece while training at a tennis academy. Over the years, he has continued to play padel whenever traveling near courts and is now thrilled to see the sport arrive in Utah. With a proven background in competitive tennis, years of coaching experience, and a personalized approach focused on confidence and strategy, Leif is excited to help players of all levels improve their padel game. His passion for the sport and dedication to player development make him a valuable asset to Utah's growing padel community.