Meet Our Coaches

Roberto Borgatti
Executive Director, Golf

Gylton Da Matta
Executive Director, Volleyball

John Eagleton
Executive Director, Tennis

Jane Forman
Tennis Coach

Lizl Kotz
Contributor

Mark Kovacs
Senior Contributor

Joy Macci
Senior Contributor

Harvey Newton
Fmr. Executive Director, Weightlifting

Bill Patton
Contributor

Jeff Salzenstein
Tennis Coach

Mark Strickland
Executive Director, Basketball

Roy Wegerle
Executive Director, Soccer

Worth DuPerier,
Senior Contributor
Worth duPerier is a dedicated pickleball professional passionate about teaching, innovation, and community engagement. A certified PPR Professional Instructor and IPTPA Certified Instructor, Worth brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every lesson and clinic he leads.
An accomplished competitor, Worth has earned multiple gold medals across state and regional competitions, including the State Games of Mississippi and the Mississippi Senior Olympics. With a current DUPR rating of 4.60, he continues to compete at a high level, including appearances at the Atlanta Open and other top-tier events.
Beyond competition, Worth is a pioneer in training methodology, having developed and patented The Pickleball GameChanger Training Aid, a tool designed to elevate player performance through structured skill development. His instructional reach spans clinics and lessons across Mississippi—including Oxford, Tupelo, Clarksdale, and the University of Mississippi—where he has introduced players of all ages and skill levels to the game.
As a USA Pickleball Ambassador in Oxford, MS, Worth has helped grow the sport from the grassroots level, even collaborating with legends like Scott Moore and Stephanie Lane to bring high-level training to his local community. He is also the lead pickleball instructor for the Goose Creek Tennis Club, the Oxford Park Commission, and The Farmstead.
Worth’s commitment to pickleball is matched only by his love of teaching. His experience, competitive record, and dedication to growing the game make him a valued voice in the SportsEdTV community.