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Coach James Skobo

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Pickleball lessons with

Coach James Skobo

From$63.78 per lesson
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Happy Student Score
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This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•7 reviews
94
Happy Student Score
Great
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This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•7 reviews

About your pickleball coach

Tennis has been a lifelong passion for me, but about three years ago, the magnetic allure of pickleball caught my attention. Intrigued and motivated to spread my love for this sport, I pursued PPR certification and embarked on a teaching journey that has now spanned over a year. My teaching endeavors have seen me conducting numerous classes, reaching out to hundreds of players at various levels of expertise, all within the welcoming environment of the YMCA. Pickleball is more than a game; it's a community, a vibrant connection of enthusiasts coming together to enjoy the thrill of the sport. As a dedicated instructor, my mission is to share this excitement and the skills that make the game enjoyable for players of all backgrounds and levels. My goal is to contribute to the growth of pickleball and help individuals discover the joy of this engaging and dynamic sport.

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Experts
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Lives in: Oakland, New Jersey
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 27 lessons

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Near Oakland, New Jersey

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Certifications & Badges

🎓2+ Years Teaching
📝PPR Certified

Reputation

94
Happy Student Score
Great
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
9 ratings•7 reviews
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Kathy d.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 12•Verified ✓
I love coach Jim. My first lesson was so enlightening. I learned many techniques and the names of various instructional techniques. I’m looking forward to my second session and the small group sessions. Thanks Jim ! You have a new fan!
Mitchell M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Great teach Very knowledgeable Really enjoy my first lesson Keep wait until my second lesson M
lee h.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
I’m learning a lot and building confidence with James. No pressure and very enjoyable.
ronald r.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Great teacher. We are enjoying our time with him and learning about the game

Beginner training plan
Your first lessonMy beginners lessons start with the basics. You’ll learn how to hold a paddle with the proper grip. You’ll learn how to stand on the court and where to stand and finally will go through some basic strokes, starting with dinks and progressing to serves. We will play points to finish out the session.
Lesson 4-10Game strategy will be the focus of the next lessons.
Lesson 2-3In subsequent lessons will work on refining your strokes, how to hit a strong forehand and an accurate backhand. You’ll learn how to keep score as well as learning proper movement on the court during points, and by the end of lesson three you should be able to participate in open play at Public courts

Youth players
Working with kidsThe first objective in working with kids is to see that they have fun. We’ll play games to get them involved in hitting the ball, catching the ball and eventually learning where to stand and how to play

What you need to bringNo equipment is necessary. I will provide paddles and balls.

What I can bringI’m an advocate for 2 pickleball paddle companies, so I always have plenty of demo paddles. I also have a net and a court mark out, so we can play on big driveways!

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