Pickleball lessons with
Coach Joel Payton
From$56.70 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach Joel Payton
From$56.70 per lesson
•96
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•13 reviews
96
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•13 reviews
About your pickleball coach
I’m a results-oriented coach with an IPTPA certification, dedicated to enhancing players' skills through a strong emphasis on technique, strategy, and development. My approach focuses on tailoring strategies to individual needs, ensuring continuous improvement and success on the court. I thrive on helping players reach their full potential and achieve their goals.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 63 lessons
Joel's availability
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Near West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Accomplishments
🏅Tournament Winner
➕Tournament Organizer, Tournament Champion
Certifications & Badges
📝IPTPA Certified
Reputation
96
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 lessons2 hours
Average rating
5.0
19 ratings•13 reviews
Kristen K.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17
Joel is awesome and I highly recommend. Very knowledgeable about the game and focusing on the fundamentals. I will be scheduling more lessons with him for sure.
Maggie V.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 8
Joel did a great job explaining the basics of pickleball. What stood out most was the balance between learning the rules and focusing on mechanics and technique. This lesson was well-paced and informative. If you want to build a strong foundation while improving your skills, Joel’s lessons are definitely worth trying.
Allison G.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
I really enjoyed my pickleball lessons with Joel. He covered a lot more than I expected and made the sessions fun and stress free. His instructions were clear, direct, and easy to follow, and I never felt judged. I walked away feeling like I learned so much more about the sport and even the structure of the game itself. Serving has always been one of my biggest challenges, but Joel was patient, encouraging, and gave me great tips that made it click and even made it feel as fun as practicing golf swings at the driving range. He made everything look so easy, like Schwarber hitting a home run.
My overall goal was simply to feel comfortable playing with others and not embarrass myself, and after just one lesson I already feel more confident. I’m so happy with the experience and excited for my next session! I would definitely recommend Joel to anyone looking to improve their game.
Frank W.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5
Nice work from Joel today, and the highlight about his consistency shows through. I felt his guidance was confident and clear, even as practice picked up. Drills clicked quickly, and I’m leaving with tangible adjustments to build on, plus a little spark of momentum. Lesson left me hopeful and ready for more, a solid nudge forward, yes.
Kristen
Joel is great! He knows the game and teaches the basics as well as strategic play. Would highly recommend. Love that he’s passionate and supports good causes
Erin
Brought my game to a whole new level just starting out. Joel was able to help my mechanics and is a great teacher!
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonGet a feel for hitting the ball along with the basic strokes (dinks, drops, serves) focusing on getting the ball into play, understanding basic shots, game play rules, scoring, rotation, court layout and positioning.
Lesson 11+Focusing on strategies of the game, partner positioning and honing specific shot skills to move your game to the next level.
Lesson 4-10Focus on shot selection, introducing more shots, lobs, resets/blocks, overheads and when to use them.
Lesson 2-3Fine tuning basic shots focusing on quality technique along with introducing basic gameplay strategies.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonAssessment & Foundation Reset
Evaluate player’s current skill set, mechanics, and style.
Identify strengths and weaknesses (strokes, footwork, strategy).
Reset/reinforce advanced fundamentals
Introduce “intentional play” mindset — shot selection with purpose.
Begin with advanced serving and return patterns.
Lesson 11+Advanced spin techniques (topspin rolls, slice defense).
Attacking from the kitchen line — creating and finishing opportunities.
Transitioning from defense to offense seamlessly.
Tournament strategy: adapting to opponents, momentum control, mental toughness.
Conditioning & recovery tailored to pickleball.
Ongoing match play with periodic re-assessment & goal-setting.
Lesson 4-10Sharpening Weapons & Game Situations
Volleys & speed-up recognition (countering fast hands battles).
Drive, drop, and lob integration into rally play.
Partner communication, hand signals, and coverage.
Drills for stacking and switching seamlessly.
Pattern play — setting up points 2–3 shots ahead.
Pressure drills: simulated tournament points.
Lesson 2-3Building Core Advanced Skills
Dink patterns under pressure (precision, depth, and spin control).
3rd shot drop vs. drive decision-making.
Transition zone (mid-court) positioning and movement drills.
Offensive vs. defensive resets — learning when to attack or neutralize.
Begin stacking/rotational doubles strategies
What you need to bring-Please wear Pickleball or tennis shoe (running sneakers not recommended)
-Bring Water
-Paddle! (I can provide if needed)
What I can bringPaddles available for use if needed.
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!
JP
Pickleball with Joel P.⭑ 5.0 (19 reviews)