Learn Pickleball with James
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Come learn to play at the kitchen with me. I’m a retired teacher with 33 years of experience coaching football, baseball, and basketball at the high school level. As a member of the USA Pickleball Association and the Texas High School Coaches Association, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my current role as a PTR Certified Pickleball Coach. For over a year, I’ve been teaching at Thrive Recreation Center in Lewisville and hold a 3.483 DUPR rating. My passion for coaching and my extensive background in sports drive me to help players of all levels excel in pickleball.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅Experienced Player
📝PPR Certified
🎓1 years playing
🔥6 Lessons
⭐️Won the bronze medal with one of my students , in the Pickleball Palooza Tournament in Bryan College Station. Organizing Tournaments for The City of Lewisville Parks & Recreation Department
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Reviews
Total reviews6
Average rating
5.0
Debra Mcgill
Lessons taken: 1
I was extremely pleased with the pickleball class. The quality of instruction was outstanding. James not only taught me the rules and techniques of pickleball but also shared some effective strategies for playing. He was very insightful and tailored the skills specifically to my needs.
Randy Tuggle
Lessons taken: 1
He was a lot of fun to work with, and his class is very active and hands-on. The instruction was excellent, and he had me working on my skills for the entire hour. The class times were very convenient. I highly recommend him to my friends.
Steve Sharp
Lessons taken: 1
James is incredible professional. He taught my wife and I the basic rules of pickleball and as we progressed, he helped us refine some of our other skills, including our backhand and forehand swings. He is an excellent teacher.
Sharon Lupin
Lessons taken: 1
His class was fantastic. He is an incredible insightful instructor who taught me the rules and techniques of pickleball. He also helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses, tailored his guidance specifically to my needs
Maura Lyons
Lessons taken: 1
The best class! The instructor was excellent, tailoring the lesson to my needs and abilities. The times for the lessons were very convenient.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:10 courts available
Private Court - Lewisville
912 miles awayOutdoors
The Grove at Frisco Commons
898 miles awayOutdoors
Little Elm Pickleball Courts
904 miles awayOutdoors
Courts of McKinney
892 miles awayOutdoors
Pickleball Kingdom
899 miles awayIndoors
Shawnee Trail Sports Complex
897 miles awayOutdoors
Ray Braswell Highschool
900 miles awayOutdoors
Warren Sports Complex
897 miles awayOutdoors
Rodriguez Middle School
904 miles awayOutdoors
Martha Pointer Park
908 miles awayOutdoors
At your favorite court
Anywhere in the blue service area shown while selected.When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays6 PM - 3 AM
tuesdays12:30 AM - 3 AM
wednesdays12 AM - 3 AM
thursdays1:30 AM - 3 AM
sundays4 PM - 11 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFirst I would start by introducing myself and finding out more about my students. Then I would go over the basic rules. Of pickleball, including The different types of grips The 2 bounce rule, the scoring. How the ball is being called in or out. And last but not least, the non-volley zone, or as it's known to everyone, the kitchen. Then observe the students play.
Lesson 4-10The students would work on their weight transfer so they can work their way from baseline to the NVZ
Lesson 2-3I would watch the student play a mini pickleball game so I can observe control, ball position, and footwork. Then the student would work on their contact zone so they can recognize their contact zone.
Advanced training plan
Youth players
Working with kidsI would start with the basic stance, grip and contact point.
Working with teenagersI would start with the basic stance, grip and contact point. Them more of the basic rules.
What you need to bringPlease bring water and some good shoes(court shoes).
What I can bringI will bring extra paddles if needed, balls and a net if needed.
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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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