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Learn Pickleball with James

⭑5.0 (6)
💰$156 weekly lessons

Over 15 years coaching experience between tennis and pickleball helping players of all levels reach their potential. As a former top 30 PPA pro, I bring a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge to every session. A current 6.0 Dupr player with wins against top 10 players in the world. Looking for serious players that want to improve and compete.

Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅Pro Athlete
📝DUPR Certified
🔥6 Lessons
⭐️Wins against top 10 app /ppa/ mlp players
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Reviews

Total reviews6
Average rating
5.0
Justin .S
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 25
Drills + Skills + Fun = Leveled-up! One 12-hour block of lessons completed and I can now block balls from bangers, put shape on dinks, aggressively speed-up, and hold my own with much better players. Coach Bragg has given me forehand and backhand skills. Besides jokes/laughing throughout the lessons, a highlight is to play real points against a pro pickleballer! We have worked on: Dinking forehand Dinking backhand Singles play strategy Doubles strategy Presetting paddle angles Contact points Finish paddle angle Much more not on this list. I’ll book again with Coach Bragg!
Craig H.
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 20
Used James for tournament training. After hearing his resume I wanted to give him a try. I wasn’t disappointed. James played me in matches and drilled with me. Gave me great feedback and even came to my tournament and took notes for us to use in our practices. I recommend James if you want to improve.
Arpege . M
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 20
He taught me and my two daughters for several years. They can both play very well now. He brought a lot of energy and knowledge of the game. He made it fun for the kids to keep coming back.
Victor N.
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 12
Happy to be working with James. He took me as a student even though I’m a senior player. He is patient and understanding of my limits. I have began to beat most of the other seniors in my groups I play with during the week. He provides very technical advice that can be applied right away.
Will W.
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 6
Tournament player here. I have taken lessons with several coaches over the years but taking lessons with a certified professional player was quite the change. - James focused on fundamentals even at the tournament level - gave great examples based on professional current players techniques - gave great match play advice that I applied to my game and have seen improvement

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:
42 courts available
School on Valley Center School Road (tennis court)

Valley Center School Road, Valley Center, CA 92082

1122 miles away
Outdoors
S Hayden Dr (tennis court)

2700 Reed Rd., Escondido, CA 92027

1125.3 miles away
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Orange Glen High School (tennis court)

2200 Glenridge Rd, Escondido, CA 92027

1125.7 miles away
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Washington Park (tennis court)

1567 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92027

1126.7 miles away
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Escondido Pickleball Private Court (SWP)

1114 Hubbard Ave, Escondido, CA, USA

1127.3 miles away
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Palomar YMCA (tennis court)

1050 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

1128 miles away
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Escondido High School (tennis court)

1535 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

1128 miles away
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Lawrence Welk Resort: Lawrence Welk Dr (tennis court)

Lawrence Welk Dr, Hidden Meadows, CA 92026

1128.5 miles away
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Lawrence Welk Resort: Woodsong Ct (tennis court)

Woodsong Ct, Escondido, CA 92026

1128.6 miles away
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Poway Pickleball Private Court (SWP)

14210 Tierra Bonita Road

1129.1 miles away
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Deer Springs Rd (tennis court)

607 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

1129.6 miles away
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Woodland Park Middle School (tennis court)

1270 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069

1130.1 miles away
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Mission Hills High School (tennis court)

1 Mission Hills Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069

1130.8 miles away
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Civic Center Dr (tennis court)

46 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

1131.7 miles away
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Connors Park

320 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA

1132.4 miles away
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Cerro de Las Posas Park (tennis court)

1329 W Borden Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

1132.8 miles away
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Palomar Community College (tennis court)

Comet Cir, San Marcos, CA 92069

1132.9 miles away
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Del Norte High School (tennis court)

16601 Night Hawk Ln, San Diego, CA 92127

1133.1 miles away
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Innovation Park

1151 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA

1133.2 miles away
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Brengle Terrace Park (tennis court)

Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA 92084

1133.4 miles away
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Vista Tennis Club (tennis court)

685 Taylor Street, Vista, CA 92084

1133.5 miles away
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Vista High School (tennis court)

325 East Bobier Street, Vista, CA 92084

1134.1 miles away
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Tennis Club of Vista

Tennis Club of Vista, Taylor Street, Vista, CA, USA

1134.8 miles away
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Thibodo Park

1150 Lupine Hills Dr, Vista, CA 92081, USA

1134.8 miles away
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Santaluz Club (tennis court)

Santaluz Village Green E, San Diego, CA 92130

1134.9 miles away
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Melba Bishop Recreation Center

5306 North River Road, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA

1136 miles away
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Torrey Highlands Pickleball Private Court (SWP)

Torrey Santa Fe Rd & Via Canyon Dr, San Diego, CA 92129, USA

1136.9 miles away
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Moonlight Beach Tennis Court

261 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States

1141.5 miles away
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Moonlight State Beach (tennis court)

400 B Street, Encinitas, CA 92024

1141.6 miles away
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Golden Hill Recreation Center

2600 Golf Course Drive, San Diego, CA, USA

1141.6 miles away
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Roosevelt Middle School (tennis court)

3366 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101

1141.8 miles away
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UCSD - Thurgood Marshall College Apts (tennis court)

Voight Ln, La Jolla, CA 92037

1142.4 miles away
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UCSD - Northview Courts (tennis court)

N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92093

1142.7 miles away
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Muirlands Middle School (tennis court)

1056 Nautilus St., San Diego, CA 92037

1145.7 miles away
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La Jolla High School (tennis court)

750 Nautilus St, La Jolla, CA 92037

1145.9 miles away
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Peninsula Tennis Club (tennis court)

2525 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA 92107

1146.4 miles away
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Ocean Beach Recreation Center

4726 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, USA

1146.8 miles away
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Point Loma Community Park

1055 Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA 92106, USA

1147.3 miles away
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Point Loma Nazarene University (tennis court)

3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

1147.8 miles away
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Pico Park

315 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA

1149.9 miles away
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Tennis Club Monarch Beach (tennis court)

33080 Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA 92629

1153.1 miles away
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Bill Barber Park (tennis court)

16 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606

1154.3 miles away
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Availability

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.
sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
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 bringPaddle
What I can bringI have paddles, balls and resistance bands for warm ups

Frequently asked questions

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