New to Pickleball? As a sponsored athlete with OOFA DBLO and a year of coaching experience, I'm glad you’d rather Dink than Drink!
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Charles
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
Joined a lesson with Drew and was introduced to a fun game that’d get my daily exercise in. Drew explained the Rules and basic understanding of the game fairly easy. I was able to understand the game itself within the first 30mins and I was able to learn what not to do after playing a couple games with Drew. Very funny guy to play with on the court.Read more
Jeff
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
I joined Drew to some casual recreation games, and he taught me the basics and different rule-sets. I am still learning more as I play with Drew and the other students. Drew is a very comedic and casual coach who banters quite a lot respectively of course. He is very transparent on what needs improving. Read more
Thomas
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6
Drew was a great teacher, I was first introduced to pickleball by Drew and he taught me the basics and rules. I realized he had introduced me to my next addiction, been learning with Drew for a couple of months now and I’ve grew substantially since I started.Read more
Chris
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6
Cool teacher, I was able to understand what I was being taught easily. I felt assured that I’d get the hang of it. The best thing Drew did was have us play games against each other to improve individually. Enjoyed playing 2v2 for hours! Read more
Jose
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
I am learning under Drew as a beginner, what I can say is after one lesson I am able to understand the game. Best thing Drew did was have us students play 2v2! Enjoyed it a lot.Read more
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:
7 courts available
Scott Park (tennis court)
1981 miles away
Outdoors
Veterans Memorial Park - Longbeach (tennis court)
1977 miles away
Outdoors
Veterans Park (tennis court)
1981 miles away
Outdoors
Charles H. Wilson Park
1984 miles away
Outdoors
Lomita Recreation Center (tennis court)
1984 miles away
Outdoors
DeForest Park
1975 miles away
Outdoors
Hemingway Park
1979 miles away
Outdoors
When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.Are these times guaranteed?
mondays3 PM - 9 PM
tuesdays3 PM - 9 PM
wednesdays3 PM - 9 PM
thursdays3 PM - 9 PM
fridays3 PM - 9 PM
saturdays3 PM - 9 PM
sundays3 PM - 9 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe basic concept and rules of the game, how to keep score, how to start each rally and how to control the ball. We will also work on foot work, different ways to grip your paddle, and balance.
Lesson 11+*Bonus*
After your 10th Lesson
You should be a worthy opponent!
1v1 Against Me
You Win I will give 1 Round-Trip (Stand-By) (Only few locations available)
2v2 Against Me and my duo vs 2 Students
(Only Students)
Winner get’s
1 One-Way (Stand By) with Southwest (Only a few locations available)
*Bonus Points*
Hit these for More Aura Points
Tweener- in between your leg’s
ATP- Around the pole
Ernie- Setting up a volley to kill while hoping over the kitchen to out of bounds.
No touch Ace- A serve where the opponent did not touch the ball
Lesson 4-10After understanding the rules and how to start the game. The next few Lessons will be Dinking, Spiking, and Lobs. Once these three skills are implemented we’d look into working on speed up’s, accurate drive’s, slicing and Resetting Rally’s.
Lesson 2-3The next couple lesson’s will be serves and returns. As many average beginners who have not played any paddle sport, serving and returning is VERY Important. We will be introducing back-hand and forward returns.
Advanced training plan
Your first lesson1v1 Me
2v2 Me
Winner will not need any lessons from me
Loser may need some lessons
Lesson 4-10I’m just a Chill guy who plays pickle-ball!
Intermediate and above you will not need lessons but more hours.
Lesson 2-3Reality Check if you lost to me then let’s be quite Frank your not advanced. So we will continue playing casuals until you improve and or beat me .
Youth players
Working with kidsKid’s will be taught same as the adults, because kid’s are more capable and teachable than adults themselves. I know a couple of children who are in grade school now who are quite high level at this sport. So I don’t underestimate the children and their comprehension skills. I believe showing the game is fun is the best way to have the kids interested and focused.
Working with teenagersWhen working with teens, good competition, patience and competitiveness will draw their attention. This is also a social sport that they themselves can introduce to their own friends and play pickle ball with them.
What you need to bringBring Outdoor Pickleballs.
You are more than welcomed to bringing your own paddle.
Also bring water and a teachable spirit.
What I can bringI have a variety of several paddles to choose from (6 Total).
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