Marie was born and raised in France where she started playing tennis at 7 years old.  As an avid tennis player, she was very active in her local womens’ leagues.  Discovering Pickleball in 2017, Marie made a full transition to the sport and has been teaching at Rancho Valencia since 2019.  Marie excels at instructing beginners’ fundamentals and holding group clinics. She has successfully organized and run many round robins and tournaments, infused with her charismatic spirit and attitude. When not on the courts, Marie loves the adventure of international travel.