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Hi I'm Joshua Tam! I coach focusing on decision-making, consistency and repeatable shots. I am a believer in that defensive techniques like dinking, resetting, blocking are key to a strong pickleball foundation. Just so happens, these are my greatest strengths that have allowed me to do very well in high level games. Whether you're brand new to pickleball or trying to break through a current level plateau (3.0-3.5-4.0), lessons are tailored to your specific needs! My personal tournament results include 2nd place in 4.0. 4th in 4.5, and 2nd place in 5.0 DUPR events.
"Great first lesson. Very attentive with lots of good suggestions and tips. Definitely booking again!
With over two decades dedicated to racquet sports, I offer expert pickleball and tennis instruction. My tailored approach cultivates skills while fostering a love for the game, and I bring fun and focused coaching to every lesson. Let’s find a strategy for your personalized needs. I’m ready for anyone who is ready to learn new and exciting things.
Driven by a genuine passion for pickleball, I've spent the last 8 years sharing my love for the game with others. As an Elite RSPA (Racquet Sports Profession) in Tennis and Pickleball, I bring a unique blend of decades of experience and expertise to every lesson. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the court!
"Hi Anne- that was so much fun playing pickle the other day! It helped me when you said let your squash game come out in my pickleball game. I love that you connected the two for me. My confidence has grown!
4.4 DUPR competitive player with 3+ years of tournament and rec experience. Recent results include 2nd place in a 4.5 mixed Moneyball and 1st in an all-men’s MLP-style event. I specialize in beginner-friendly coaching that helps players improve fast and break through to the 4.0+ level. My approach is simple and practical—focused on consistency, smart shot selection, and real-game strategy. If you want structured, results-driven sessions that translate to actual match play, I’ve got you.
Pickleball has become one of my favorite ways to connect with people, stay active, and have fun, and I love helping others experience the same thing! As a PPR Certified Pickleball Coach and mental health therapist in training, I focus on creating a supportive, encouraging, and judgment-free environment where players feel comfortable learning and growing. Whether you're new to pickleball or looking to sharpen your skills, I'll meet you where you're at and help you build confidence on the court. Together, we can work on specific areas of your game through personalized lessons tailored to your goals. My goal is not only to help you improve your game, but also to make sure you enjoy the process along the way!
"I have a tennis background but it was hard for me to transfer the skills to the dinking and drop shots. Coach R helped me develop the soft game very effectively!
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Private pickleball lessons in Orinda average $100 for a week of lessons, with 6 vetted coaches available. Every session is private — 1-on-1 by default, or with your invited group — tailored to your level and goals, at a location and time that work for you.
Pickleball lessons in Orinda happen at 2 locations across the city, from Orinda Community Center Park to lesser-known neighborhood spots. Bookings open up across weekdays, evenings, and weekend mornings — and if you have a preferred location, your coach meets you there.
Private pickleball lessons in Orinda average $100 for a week of lessons. Booking a lesson package brings the per-lesson rate down, and one-off single lessons are also available — what you pay depends on your coach's experience and the session length you choose.
Private pickleball lessons in Orinda are built around your goals. Whatever you want to improve, a coach can focus each session on it. Here are the areas coaches in Orinda work on most.
Win at the kitchen line with controlled dinks, resets, and patience. Orinda coaches build the soft game that decides most pickleball points.
Start each point on the front foot with a deep serve and return. A coach in Orinda works on consistency, depth, and placement off both shots.
Master the third-shot drop and the transition to the net. Pickleball coaches in Orinda teach when to drop, when to drive, and how to take the line.
Speed up the game, defend the body, and finish points at the net. Orinda coaches sharpen your hands, reaction time, and shot selection up front.
Move as a team, cover the middle, and stay in the right spot on the court. Pickleball coaches in Orinda drill footwork and doubles strategy.
Looking for youth pickleball coaching in Orinda? We match kids and teens — from first-timers to high-school and club players — with coaches who specialize in junior development. Private youth pickleball lessons run at the same weekly rate as adult lessons.
Every coach who works with kids goes through identity and background screening before being matched with young students, and their safety vetting is shown on their profile — so you can book with confidence.
Coaches in Orinda teach juniors from as young as 5 through high-school and competitive athletes, tailoring each session to your child's age, level, and goals — whether that is first-time fundamentals, building confidence, or tryout and team prep.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch — many do, especially with younger kids — but it is never required. Either way, your coach shares progress and what to practice between lessons.
Coach Kal
pickleball coach
A quick 10mins assessment of what they have learned so far. And understand their pros and cons and give a plan based on their strengths and weaknesses
Coach Kal
pickleball coach
A quick 10mins assessment of what they have learned so far. And understand their pros and cons and give a plan based on their strengths and weaknesses
Coach Francesco
pickleball coach
Just bring yourself and athletic clothing! Ideally being your own paddle so it’s something that you like to hit with, but I can bring you one too!
Coach Antoine
pickleball coach
Hat, tennis shoes, confortable clothes, sunglasses and some water
Coach Kal
pickleball coach
Be prepared to hydrate and drills will be nonstop with 5 mins breaks in between session
pickleball coach with the most lessons taught in Orinda
Coach Francesco has taught
34 lessons
The location with the most coaches teaching pickleball lessons at
Orinda Community Center Park
Average coach player rating
4.79
24 total ratings
and here are the coaches with top player ratings:
Number of certified coaches in Orinda
4 certified coaches
Average length of time coaches in Orinda have been teaching for
4 years on average
How many coaches teach pickleball in Orinda
6 coaches
Average cost of a pickleball lesson in Orinda
$100 for weekly lessons
28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563, USA
0.6 miles away • 4 pickleball coaches teach here
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1 Sunnyside Ln, Orinda, CA 94563
2.8 miles away • 1 pickleball coach teaches here
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750 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563
3.1 miles away • 1 pickleball coach teaches here
