Coach "Z"orano is the Head Teaching Pro & Founder of the Southern Tier Pickleball Academy. Coach "Z"orano is an IPTPA Director - Senior MTP (Master Teaching Professional) - CPTP (Certified Pickleball Teaching Professional) Level 1 & Level 2- Senior CRS (Certified Rating Specialist) Level 4 & Level 5, Public Relations Director of IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association).

Conducting Clinics for Juniors and Seniors, providing ratings for beginner, intermediate and advanced players, as well as facilitating certifications for players who want to teach at the beginner and advanced levels are a few of Coach "Z"orano's passions.