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ABOUT OUR CLUB
UNR Pickleball Club is a vibrant non-competitive club dedicated to promoting the exciting sport of pickleball. Our club provides a welcoming environment for players of all levels to enjoy this fast-growing sport. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, our club offers a supportive community and opportunities for growth and improvement.
Meet the Pickleball Board
Our vision: Unity in Diversity
Meet our dynamic team, a vibrant mix of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united a passion for pickleball. Each member brings unique skills and perspectives, ensuring a creative and inclusive environment. Together, we are dedicated to fostering love for the game and creating lasting connections within the pickleball community. Join us as we serve up fun and excitement on and off the court!
Co-President
Bea Natalia Tan
Major: Neuroscience, B.S.
Honors Baccalaureate
Pickleball Experience: 4 years
Bea is pursuing the pre-medicine pathway. She works as a Pre-Professional Peer Advisor and a member of the Biology Peer Instruction Program. During her free time, Bea plays pickleball, Mahjong, and loves to spend quality time with friends/family.
Co-President
Vassily Nathaniel Tan
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Honors Baccalaureate
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Pickleball Experience: 4 years
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Vassily plans to stay within the engineering field. He works as a tutor at the UNR Math Help Center and occasionally on Varsity Tutors as a private ACT tutor. During Vassily's free time, he likes to play pickleball, learn songs to play on the guitar, watch chess matches online, and increase his Spotify listening time every year.
Treasurer
Chance Courtois
Major: Biology
Honors Baccalaureate
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Pickleball Experience: 1 year
Tennis Experience: >10 years
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Chance is pursuing the pre-physical therapy pathway. He is an active member of the UNR Tennis Club and the Pre-PT Club. During his free time, Chance likes to play tennis, draw, and travel with his family.
Safety Officer
Angelique Tanaquin
Major: Public Health
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Pickleball Experience: 1 year
Taekwondo Experience: >10 years
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Angelique is pursuing the pre-physician assistant pathway. She is working as a barista at a local coffee shop and is actively undergoing the TMCC Medical Assistant program. During her free time, Angelique loves to bake sourdough bread, watch the Dodgers game, and crochet on her free time.
Social Media Manager
Rhamil Taguba
Major: Biology
Honors Baccalaureate
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Pickleball Experience: 1 year
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Rhamil is pursuing the pre-medicine pathway. He had completed a CNA and Pharmacy Technician program in highschool while actively working on the yearbook journal, earning multiple awards as the editor. During his free time, Rhamil likes to play the piano, spend time with his girlfriend, and play pool.