Book Jeff Kinlaw - Pickleball coach near St. Augustine, Florida
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonBasic shots, dink, drop shot, serves. Rules using these shots and how to play points
Lesson 2-3Using should and not wrist in all shots. Focus on drop shots and moving toward the Kitchen line. Consistently on serves.
Lesson 4-10Getting the player to bring together serving, third shot drop and moving in after each shot until at the Kitchen line. This simulates playing an actual point.
Lesson 11+Consistency in all shots, playing points and using strategy in both singles and doubles.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonFind out from player what they think they need to work on. Look at specific strokes while warming up.
Lesson 2-3Have player work on the specific drills to improve on strokes based on Lesson 1
Lesson 4-10Start playing skinny singles to help improve skills related to the doubles game. Working on consistency and control.
Lesson 11+
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Youth players
Working with kidsTeaching kid to have fun while learning is the key to their success.
Working with teenagersMost teenagers are more competitive need to be learning how the game should played in both singles and doubles.
What you need to bringBring a willing attitude to learn something fun and exciting.
What I can bringPaddles balls and in some cases targets will all be provided
Frequently asked questions
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Jeff is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
Coach Rating
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Jeff is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
Coach Rating
5.0
2 ratings2 reviews
About your pickleball coach
Currently the Director of Pickleball at The Paddle Lands Pickleball Club. From competing as a pro athlete to coaching for the past 5 years, I've dedicated my life to the exciting world of pickleball. From college and competitive tennis player and then finding pickleball. I’ve been teaching sports for over 25 years and so far this is the most fun due to the people I get to meet and work with. My passion lies in sharing my knowledge and experience to help players of all levels reach their full potential. Let's get on the court and have some fun while elevating your game!
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Teaches:Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels:Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in:Saint Augustine, Florida
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Years Playing:5 years
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Given:10 lessons
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Jeff's availability
Find a location and time that works for you
Eddie Vickers Park
No location fee703.0 miles away
The Paddle Lands
No location fee678.0 miles away
Availability on all locations
Near St. Augustine, Florida
Didn't find a time or location that works with Jeff? We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Sometimes unreliable ⚠️ May miss or reschedule lessons more often, so flexibility is important.
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Mike
I’ve been playing pickleball for a little over a year now, and working with Jeff Kinlaw has been the single biggest reason I went from a complete beginner to a consistent 3.25–3.5 level player. I came in with almost no background in racquet sports and a lot of bad habits, and Jeff built my game from the ground up in a way that was clearly tailored to me—not a one-size-fits-all lesson plan.
What stood out immediately was how closely he watched how I actually played. Jeff didn’t just teach generic drills; he identified *my* tendencies—how I approached the kitchen line (or when I didn't) , how I handled dinks under pressure, when I rushed shots, not to mention my footwork, then he designed each lesson around fixing those specific issues. Every session had a purpose, and I always walked away knowing exactly what to work on before the next one.
As my game developed, so did his coaching. When I was brand new, he focused on fundamentals: grip, footwork, shot selection, and understanding the geometry of the court. Once I started improving, he shifted to more advanced concepts like third-shot drops, soft resets, positioning, and reading opponents. That progression is what helped me break through the beginner plateau and start winning consistently against better players.
Jeff is also excellent at explaining the *why* behind every shot. Instead of just telling me what to do, he helped me understand strategies, like when to speed up, when to slow down, how to create pressure without taking unnecessary risks. That understanding has made me far more confident and consistent in real games, not just in drills.
If you’re serious about improving at pickleball, whether you’re brand new or trying to move up from intermediate to advanced, I can’t recommend Jeff highly enough. His coaching is thoughtful, individualized, and incredibly effective. A year ago I was just hoping to keep the ball in play. Now I’m a solid 3.25–3.5 player with a real, repeatable game, and that’s 100% because of Jeff’s coaching.
Shari
I use to think that drills would not make me better. Coach Jeff recorded me playing a game and it made me realize that I did need to drill and continue taking lessons. My game has gotten better and I owe Jeff a big thanks.
