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James is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.

Reliability

Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.

Avg. time to confirm lessons5 hours

Average rating

5.0

55 ratings•19 reviews

James is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.

Mike B.Verified ✓

Lessons taken: 43•Verified ✓

The lesson with James was quite helpful, especially his expertise and constant encouragement to hold the right positions and swings, which made a difference. I hope to have more sessions like this, I appreciate the kind guidance. James could definitely keep up the good work if you're looking to get more comfortable with your strokes.

Matt P.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 32•Verified ✓

I really appreciated how James pushes me to my limit and carefully analyzes even the smallest details, fixing things I hadn’t noticed before. His attention to detail made a big difference in my game. If you want focused and thorough coaching, James is the guy. I would argue he's the best out there.

Jessica A.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓

The lesson was really great, actually. I appreciated the focused approach and how well James explained nuances of pickleball, which helped me understand my game better. Still, I think with a bit more emphasis on certain techniques, it could be even better. Anyway, I’m hopeful that future lessons will continue to sharpen my skills, and I’d say you should consider trying James if you want someone who knows their stuff.

Jon D.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 7•Verified ✓

Amazing coach! Gets right into fixing/improving whatever needs work.

Bryson T.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓

I had an absolutely phenomenal first lesson with James. I'm a beginner, and I'm so glad I'm learning the fundamentals the right way with him, rather than locking in bad habits from the start. He had so much great feedback for me, and now I have a lot I can work on before our next lesson! 🥳

Bryan O.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓

Great coach from fundamentals to expert strategy. Really fun to work with

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonLearning proper fundamentals so that we have a great foundation to build off of. Wrist positioning and dinking, movement at the net

Lesson 11+Strategy and tournament planning

Lesson 4-10Point play , defense , drops , counters

Lesson 2-3Proper strikes out of the air and from the baseline

Advanced training plan

Your first lessonCorrecting fundamentals

Lesson 11+Tournament strategy Point play Drills

Lesson 4-10Tournament strategy Point play Drills

Lesson 2-3Identifying strengths and weaknesses Point play Drills to benefit match play

What you need to bring

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Reputation

SuperCoach

🏆

James is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.

Reliability

Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.

Avg. time to confirm lessons5 hours

Average rating

5.0

55 ratings•19 reviews

James is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.

Mike B.Verified ✓

Lessons taken: 43•Verified ✓

Matt P.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 32•Verified ✓

Jessica A.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓

Jon D.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 7•Verified ✓

Amazing coach! Gets right into fixing/improving whatever needs work.

Bryson T.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓

Bryan O.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓

Great coach from fundamentals to expert strategy. Really fun to work with

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