Meet the Pickleball Pros

Longfellow has certified USPTA/PTR professionals who are always available for private, semi-private or small group instructions, based on your individual schedule.

Sam Williams

PICKLEBALL DIRECTOR, RACQUET SPORTS PROFESSIONAL

Started at Longfellow in 2024

Hayley Barnes

RACQUET SPORTS PROFESSIONAL

• Started at Longfellow in 2022
• Philosophy: To help players develop an interest in sports by having fun while learning new skills. Hayley firmly believes that positive experiences in sports are an important way for all players, young and old, to boost fitness, teamwork, problem-solving and self-esteem. 
• Certifications:
• PPR - Professional Pickleball Registry

A lifelong athlete, Hayley played four varsity sports at Amherst College, including field hockey, squash, lacrosse and golf. As an adult, Hayley developed a passion for tennis and pickleball and has competed in various women’s and mixed doubles leagues and tournaments.  When Hayley is not on the courts, she enjoys biking, hiking and traveling with her family and friends.

Wynn Wiggins

RACQUET SPORTS PROFESSIONAL

• Started at Longfellow in 2024
• Philosophy: “Talent only gets you so far. You need hard work and determination to
• reach your highest potential.”
• Experience:
• 2024-Present: Outdoor Private Tennis Instructor at Play Your Court
• 2024: Pickleball Instructor at Newton Parks and Recreation
• 2019-2023: Tennis Instructor at Woburn Racquet Club
• 2013-2017 Tennis Instructor for Burlington Parks and Recreation (Summer Camp)
• Certifications:
• International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) Level 1 certified
• Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Level 1 Tennis certified
• USTA Safe Play certified
• First Aid/CPR certified (Children and adults)
• Hobbies: Spending time with my new dogs, Trying new breweries, Playing Tennis and Pickleball, Watching Boston Sports
• Accomplishments:
• B.A History at the University of Massachusetts Lowell
• M.S. Entrepreneurship at the University of Massachusetts Lowell
• UMass Lowell Club Tennis Travel Team 2017-2018 & 2019-2020