Coach · Host · Entrepreneur

A life built around people and possibility.

I’m Jeff Vaage. I bring decades of experience to tennis and pickleball, a host’s eye to distinctive places, and curiosity to every new venture.

Explore what I do

What matters most

My faith shapes how I try to live, work, and treat people—with care, honesty, and purpose.

Three connected pursuits

Where I spend my energy.

Coaching, hospitality, and building ideas each start with understanding what people need.

01 / THE COURT

Tennis & pickleball

Teaching, coaching, and helping players enjoy the process of getting better, from fundamentals to confident play.

02 / THE PLACES

Real estate & hospitality

Creating memorable stays and thoughtful guest experiences in homes with character and a strong sense of place.

03 / THE IDEAS

Online ventures

Exploring practical ways technology, marketing, and clear communication can help good ideas reach people.

A little about me

Faith comes first. Curiosity keeps me moving.

Faith is central to who I am, and I want it to be visible in the way I show up for others. My professional life began on the court as a tennis player and coach. Teaching has stayed at the center of it: see the person, simplify the next step, and make progress enjoyable.

That same approach carries into pickleball, hospitality, real estate, and the online projects I develop. I enjoy bringing people together around a game, a place, or a promising new idea.

Current interests

Projects with personality.

A few examples of the work and ideas behind this site.

Coaching & instruction

Tennis and pickleball lessons shaped by years of playing, teaching, and coaching.

Distinctive stays

Hospitality projects ranging from a historic Iowa mansion to recreation focused vacation homes.

Guest experience

Bringing the details of a stay together so guests can relax, play, and make memories.

Digital entrepreneurship

Marketing and online tools that make it easier to share, test, and grow useful ideas.

Good experiences begin with a personal connection.

This is a starting point for the coaching, places, and projects I’m building. More details are coming soon.