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Coach James Lewallen

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Pickleball lessons with

Coach James Lewallen

From$85.05 per lesson
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About your pickleball coach

Professional Coaching & Instruction Are you ready to learn or elevate your game? I deliver professionally structured, high-impact, results-driven coaching based on fundamentals & functional body movement. Every session is fully customized with focused drills, clear progression, and coaching tailored to how you learn best. From the beginner to those who want to elevate their game, every lesson is customized to meet your goals and level of play. * 20+ years collegiate-level Instructor Coach & Trainer * 20+ years coaching experience * Certified Fitness Instructor The Cooper Institute (Dallas, TX)ā€Ø Functional Body Movement Specialty * 25 years racquetball & tennis * 4 years pickleball * 1 year Pickleball Coach I love the game, but my true passion is coaching the right way! If you donā€™t find value in how or what I teach or truly enjoy and have a good time at your first lesson, I will refund your money on the spot. Iā€™m not concerned with my DUPR, but I guarantee to make yours go up if thatā€™s your goal!

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Scottsdale, Arizona
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 5 lessons

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Accomplishments

šŸ“35 DUPR

Certifications & Badges

šŸ“PPR Certified
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFirst weā€™ll learn the basics of the game, rules, scoring and the basics of the game. My primary focus is alway fundamentals and functional body movement. To include, grip, stance, stroke & proper movement on the court to be the most efficient and to prevent injury. I will also assess your skill level & knowledge of the game so that I can construct lesson plans that best fit your needs.
Lesson 11+Lessons 11 + are practicing and mastering fundamentals, functional body movement and learning new strategies of the game.
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4-10 are adjusted to your skill level, knowledge of the game an athleticism. Fundamentals, functional body movement and fun will be the majority of these lessons in a way that you get the most out of it.
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2-3 are always focused on Fundamentals, Functional Body Movement & Fun! Ma
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonOur first session is all about understanding youā€”your strengths, your challenges, and the areas with the most opportunity for growth. From there, Iā€™ll develop a customized training plan with the right lesson frequency, focused drills, and coaching to help you achieveā€”and exceedā€”your goals.
Lesson 11+From Lesson 3 onward, our focus shifts to purposeful repetition. This is where real progress happens. Through consistent drills and focused training, youā€™ll build the muscle memory and mental confidence needed to execute every part of your game naturally and consistently. Each session is designed to reinforce the fundamentals, sharpen your instincts, and help your skills become second nature.
Lesson 4-10From Lesson 3 onward, our focus shifts to purposeful repetition. This is where real progress happens. Through consistent drills and focused training, youā€™ll build the muscle memory and mental confidence needed to execute every part of your game naturally and consistently. Each session is designed to reinforce the fundamentals, sharpen your instincts, and help your skills become second nature.
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2 and 3 are all about discovering how you learn and perform at your best. Understanding this allows me to tailor every drill and exercise specifically to you. My goal is to create sessions that challenge you, build confidence, and accelerate your progress. By dialing in the way we train, weā€™ll make sure every lesson moves you closer to your goals and makes the most of your time on the court.
Youth players
Working with kidsItā€™s imperative to adapt to youth and teens with maximum engagement and very realistic achievable goals in a fluid fun way. The young may learn faster than those with more birthdays, but they also may get easily discouraged if thrown into a regiment thatā€™s too difficult too soon. I ensure each student gets the most out of my lessons at any age. The end goal is always to enjoy the game no matter what your level.
Working with teenagersItā€™s imperative to adapt to youth and teens with maximum engagement and very realistic achievable goals in a fluid fun way. The young may learn faster than those with more birthdays, but they also may get easily discouraged if thrown into a regiment thatā€™s too difficult too soon. I ensure each student gets the most out of my lessons at any age. The end goal is always to enjoy the game no matter what your level.
What you need to bringPaddle & water
What I can bringPaddles, balls, pop up net

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Dean
As a former D1 College Athlete I have very high standards of anyone I pay to teach or coach. James exceeded my expectations with his knowledge of the game and coaching abilities. He assessed me, my game and quickly knew what worked for me and more importantly, what did not. Iā€™d recommend James to everyone at any level. He is an amazing Coach, Teacher & Motivator.
Mary
I recommend James to everyone! Professional Coach who connects quickly, conveys everything in a way I remember and itā€™s a lot of fun. Love Pickleball much more now:)!!
Ardy
James is an excellent Coach! He teaches in a clear concise manner easy to follow and we had a blast during our sessions. My goal was to learn and play well enough to join my friends whoā€™ve been playing for awhile - mission exceeded! Thanks James!
Matio S
Working with Coach Jim has elevated my gameā€”his clear instruction, ability to connect, ā€œsimpleā€ strategic insights, and ability to break down complex shots and simplify them made improvements feel easy and achievable. His knowledge of the sport and personalized feedback helped me gain confidence at the net, improve my serve consistency, and play smarter under pressure. If you're serious about taking your pickleball skills to the next level, this coach is the game-changer youā€™ve been looking for.
Mere R
Jim has a real gift for breaking down the game in a way that's clear and easy to understand. What sets him apart is his focus on the mechanics of pickleball and ā€” just as importantly ā€” functional body movement to help prevent injuries down the road. He's an engaged, supportive coach who genuinely cares about his students. Highly recommend!