Pickleball lessons with
Coach James Heldridge
From$90.72 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach James Heldridge
From$90.72 per lesson
•94
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.9•84 reviews
94
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.9•84 reviews
About your pickleball coach
National Medalist and active 5.0+ tournament player. PPR and DUPR certified allowing me to issue provisional DUPR ratings. Authorized DUPR Corporate Coach and TNA Master Instructor . I’m also the Head Pickleball Pro at The PICKLR a state of the art indoor training facility in Rancho Cordova. Founder, Side Out Coffee — The Official Coffee of Pickleball COO, OLYMPUS Pickleball Last year I competed in the USA Pickleball National Championships in Mesa, AZ earning a silver medal in mixed 5.0 as well as the MLP National Championship in Fenton, MO. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends but also teaching pickleball and growing the passion for the sport. I genuinely enjoy watching people improve and being able to have a positive impact on their life. It would be an honor to be able to assist you in your pickleball journey.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Sacramento County, California
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Years Playing: 2 years
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Given: 235 lessons
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Near Sacramento County, California
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Accomplishments
🏓4.6 DUPR
🏅National Medalist
Certifications & Badges
📝DUPR Certified
📝PPR Certified
Reputation
94
Happy Student ScoreGreat
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Avg. time to confirm lessons1 hours
Average rating
4.9
98 ratings•84 reviews
Kiran K.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 49
Best pickleball coach in Sacramento! Incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about the game. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, his coaching style makes learning fun and effective. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to take their game to the next level!
Roger T.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 13
James took the time to understand how I think and approach the game, and he adapted his teaching style so that it matched. First lesson down, excited for many more to come!
Vitalie M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 12
Starting with a clear vibe, I appreciated how easy it was to grasp the concepts James shared in this lesson. The focus on resetting the ball stands out, and I’m eager to refine it more.
Phyllis B.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9
What I enjoyed most was how clear and well-structured the lesson was. James made the session very good and easy to follow. His approach helped me focus on key skills and stay motivated throughout. I definitely recommend trying his lessons if you want to improve your pickleball game while having a positive experience on the court. Give it a shot! 🙂
Greg G.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8
James is great at explaining and demonstrating the fundamentals—his 5 F’s! Looking forward to the next lesson and executing on what he taught me. Great style—informative and demonstrative. Thank you James!
Stacey M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1
James has a lot of experience and really knows his stuff, which comes through in how he supports you throughout the lesson. He’s positive and his encouragement definitely keeps you motivated. He gave me great insight to the game and to areas where my form could improve. I’m confident I’ll get better with more lessons and practice. I’ll definitely work with him again to continue to improve specific skills.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduction & Diagnostic. Analyze current level of play. Assess strengths and weaknesses using cutting edge Wingfield AI and ERNE Ball Machine.
Lesson 4-10Custom to Each Student.
Lesson 2-3Build Upon Game Theory. Drill Technical Skills. Develop Mentality.
What you need to bringOpen Mind & Strong Work Ethic
What I can bringBall Machine, Hopper, Balls, Paddles, Pro Vision AI Analysis
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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Pickleball with James H.⭑ 4.9 (99 reviews)