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Coach John Mackeen

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Pickleball lessons with

Coach John Mackeen

From$56.70 per lesson
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Happy Student Score
Outstanding
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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0
99
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0

About your pickleball coach

I've been immersed in the world of tennis since a young age and in college years racquetball. Over the last four years, I've embraced the exciting world of pickleball and earned recognition as a top-level NCCP Coach and VIP Coach with the Canadian Sports Institute. My coaching philosophy revolves around personalized guidance for players of all ages and levels. Whether stepping onto the court for the first time or seeking to refine your skills, I'm here to help you achieve your goals and enjoy the journey of pickleball! Let's start this exciting adventure together!

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 21 lessons

John's availability

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John's availability

Find a location and time that works for you

YMCA - Halifax

Free
1041.1 miles away

CrossCourt Pickleball Bedford

Free
1035.8 miles away

Canada Games Centre

Free
1037.3 miles away

Northcliffe Tennis & Pickleball Courts

$16
1037.9 miles away

Bethany Church

Free
1039.2 miles away

Availability on all locations

Near Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Accomplishments

🏓3.5 UTR-P
🏆CSI Atlantic VIP Coach
➕Tournament Competitor
🏆Selkirk Sponsored
🏅Experienced Player

Certifications & Badges

📝DUPR Certified
📝PCI Certified
📝NCCP Certified
🎓3+ Years Teaching

Specializations

🏓Tournament Organizer
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFirst we need to warm up with exercises that help with your proper stance and mivement in pickleball.
Lesson 11+To work on skills and techniques used for different shots.
Lesson 4-10To finish all rules and scoring involved in games.
Lesson 2-3Do go over drills and practice of control of ball in pickleball.
Youth players
Working with kidsI have taught over 3000 students grade 3 to 12. Most between grade 4 and 9.
Working with teenagersWe work with learning kitchen drills and skills with focus on control of the ball. Learn kitchen game and dinjing skills
What you need to bringWater bottle and court shoes
What I can bringPaddles, balls, nets

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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!
  1. Pickleball
  3. Nova Scotia
  5. Halifax
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JM
Pickleball with John M.⭑ 5.0 (9 reviews)
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Reputation

99
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
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Heather P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
Lesson with John was great! Hopefully with some practice I will remember all the things I need to do to play properly.
Deanne V.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Coach John was exceptional. He is extremely knowledge, patient, kind and very clear with his instruction. I look forward to continuing to improve my game with the help of Coach John.
Flor-elise R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Polishing my serving and a lot of rally for today
Sue
Thank you so much for the lessons and they really helped me with my drops. I will continue to do the drills and remember to step into the ball instructions.
Virginia
Thank you so much, John, for your skilled teaching techniques to help us become better pickleball players. Focusing and positioning are very important and I strive to follow everything you have taught us quickly. You made it fun and the time went by too fast! I know there are tons of skills to learn! Take care and see you on the courts someday!
Jess M
John is a great coach and makes learning how to play pickleball fun and also develop the skills to improve my game while demonstrating the skills. He is encouraging and great fun to work with.