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Coach Ann Cao

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Pickleball lessons with

Coach Ann Cao

From$170.10 per lesson
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5.0•5 reviews
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Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews

About your pickleball coach

I have a passion for helping players improve on and off court; Pickleball can also teach us great life lessons! I want to empower other women, and am dedicated to bringing a learning mindset towards your goals. I recently won a local tournament in San Diego and my mission is to make this incredible sport accessible to everyone, whether you want to pay recreationally or are ready to try a tournament. Whether you're a casual player or an aspiring competitor, I can help you elevate your game. We can cover the basics as you develop a love of the game or we can do drills and incorporate some game play analysis. Let me know and I'll tailor it around your needs. Thanks for considering me as a coach!

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: La Mesa, California
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Years Playing: 3 years
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Given: 5 lessons

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Ann's availability

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Highwood Park

Free
1944.8 miles away

La Mesita Park

Free
1942.5 miles away

Collier Park

Free
1943.9 miles away

Big Rock Park

Free
1942.1 miles away

Woodglen Vista Park (Tennis Court)

Free
1938.6 miles away

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Near La Mesa, California

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Accomplishments

🏓3.5 DUPR
🏅College Coach
➕Gold Medal in MXD

Reputation

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Tina H.
I started off the year just wanting to learn how to play and Ann has taught me all that and more. I love learning from her and getting tips on how to improve my game, especially in real-time during play. I now feel comfortable paddling in on more advanced courts. I'm excited to keep playing and recommend Ann if you are looking for a great coach.
Emily S.
Ann is an outstanding pickleball coach. I started the year as a beginner and, thanks to her expert guidance, I went from last place in my first tournament (March 2025) to first place in just three months, winning a gold medal (June 2025) at Bostonia Rec. I highly recommend Ann to anyone looking to elevate their pickleball game!
Corinne
Ann taught me how to play 9 months ago and now I enjoy being quite competitive in mid-level games and am ready to tackle advanced ones. She recently hosted a pickleball themed party at our girls getaway, which turned out so fun! I'm proud of the progress I've made and I'm excited to continue learning with Ann. I recommend her to anyone joining the sport!
Sharlene
I have only had a few lessons with Ann but they have made all the difference. She was able to teach and onboard me into the sport quickly. I've had so much fun learning and keeping the ball in play. Now I can hang with my friends during birthday pickleball parties and enjoy longer rallies. Thank you Ann for all your coaching! Now I just need you to teach my husband Alex to play too.
Bryce
Ann is a competitive player and a good teacher. She brought my wife and her friends into the game and now we all love playing this sport a few times a week. It's become an addiction and we can't get enough of it. Ann makes it fun to practice and refine shots too. She will tailor lessons to your skill level and interests if you know what you want to work on.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonMy goal as your coach is to help you build skills and confidence. In our lessons, you can expect to: Build a strong foundation: We will start with the basics to ensure you have the fundamental skills for future growth. Keep it fun and relevant: I will tailor our lessons to your goals and interests, making the learning process engaging and enjoyable. Receive immediate feedback: We will practice new concepts and skills as we learn them, so you can see your progress right away. Set and achieve goals: We will work together to establish clear expectations for what you want to accomplish and create a plan to get you there.
Lesson 11+You should now have a solid grasp of the foundational skills like serving, returning, dinking, and volleying. You should also understand basic court positioning and scoring. Moving forward, you will be focusing on strategy, footwork, and more advanced shots like the third shot drop and drive, as well as developing a consistent game plan.
Lesson 4-10Now that you have the fundamentals down, we'll focus on building your consistency and starting to play with purpose. We will work on the following key areas: Consistency is Key: We'll do drills to help you hit the ball more consistently over the net, especially with your forehand and backhand shots. The goal is to keep the ball in play and minimize unforced errors. Ready to React: We'll work on your ready position and quick footwork. This will help you get to the ball faster and react more effectively to your opponent's shots. The Soft Game: We'll introduce the dink shot, a soft, strategic shot used at the kitchen line. This is a crucial skill for controlling the point and forcing your opponent into a mistake. We will practice placing the ball just over the net and into the no-volley zone. Putting it all Together: We'll move from simple drills to structured games. You'll learn the basic rules of a pickleball game and practice using the skills we've learned in a real-game scenario. We'll focus on serves, returns, and getting to the kitchen line. By the end of these lessons, you'll feel more confident in your ability to keep a rally going, understand the flow of a game, and have a good foundation for more advanced play. We'll continue to build on these skills and have a lot of fun along the way!
Lesson 2-3In the second and third lessons, you can expect to start working on the fundamentals. The focus will be on learning basic skills and techniques and then practicing them to build a solid foundation. You'll learn the proper form and mechanics for key movements and begin to apply them in simple drills.
What you need to bringIf you have a favorite paddle, bring it! Bring your positive attitude and a learning mindset and you'll be all good! If you need it, bring some sunscreen, water bottles, and come wearing the right athletic shoes and gear.
What I can bringI can bring paddles, balls, and set up a net. Just let me know your needs!

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