05/05/2026
Please join us in giving a HUGE welcome to our newest coach… SHAWN TAIJI!! 🙌🏽🎉
From Santa Barbara roots to Treasure Valley life, Shawn brings a story as rich as his former career as a top-tier professional chef in downtown Seattle. A Culinary Yamaguchi standout, finishing #2 in his class and earning #1 in nutrition: he’s all about excellence, discipline, and heart.
But that’s just the beginning. 💥
Shawn is a proud dad to Tristan and Violet, a man of deep faith serving at Calvary Chapel Caldwell, and someone who truly lives with purpose and gratitude.
And then there’s pickleball…
What started as curiosity on a neighborhood jog turned into an 8-year love story with the game, filled with friendships, laughter, competition, and memories that run deep. From “I have no idea what I’m doing” to becoming a passionate leader on the court, Shawn embodies what this sport is all about.
Get ready for:
High energy
Plenty of laughs
Growth on and off the court
Shawn isn’t just here to coach, he’s here to build community, lift people up, and make every moment count!
Let’s show him some LOVE and WELCOME TO THE TEAM, COACH SHAWN!! 🎉