Learn Pickleball with Kathy
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Hello, I'm Kathy! As a competitive pickleball player with a 4.46 rating, I've dedicated over three years to perfecting my game. My journey in sports education stretches over two decades, thanks to my background as a PE teacher. This unique blend of teaching and passion makes me the coach I am today. In our sessions together, I'll guide you through refining your swings, honing your hitting drills, getting that grip just right, and we'll even dink a little back and forth. To wrap things up, we'll dive into some quick drill games to make sure you leave the court feeling more confident than ever. I'm here to ensure you not only grasp the techniques but truly embrace the spirit of pickleball!
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅Tournament Winner
🎓5 years playing
🔥347 Lessons
✨Travels to you
✨Indoors
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Reviews
Total reviews76
Average rating
5.0
Neesha N.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10
Coach Kathy.. where do I start.. she’s absolutely amazing!! We had 10 lessons total, she’s not just you’re friendly neighbor Pickleball coach, she’ll coach you little bit about life too and that’s exactly what I needed. Her drills are challenging but I went into it with an open mind & her examples of what I was doing vs. how it should be was so helpful for me to understand where I was getting things wrong with my shots at the kitchen or at the back (singles or doubles) & I was able to quickly understand the differences of what a good/bad shot is. With her coaching, she taught me how to gain control of each shot which counts in Pickleball. She’s very patient with you & she will cater her lessons to where you can relate to it to breach the gaps e.g positioning, body weight shifts, all things that would make you a better player. If you truly can try & laugh off mistakes you’ll make within the drills which I had plenty with Coach Kathy, then you’ll be able to reap the benefits of her Pickleball wisdom.
Kimalyn F
Lessons taken: 1
Everything was perfect with our first lesson. Kathy was really encouraging and there was a good balance of acknowledging what we did right and addressing areas of improvement. I never felt discouraged about making mistakes. She made it clear we were there to learn, and it was great how she kept finding different ways to explain and demonstrate correct techniques. It was helpful for me to see the difference between what I was doing and what I could improve on. This coaching style coupled with her encouragement kept us going. I’m really happy with our lesson, and I’m looking forward to our next one!
Lori J.
Lessons taken: 1
My husband and I knew absolutely nothing about playing pickleball. Kathy was so patient and explained the technique and basic rules of the game. She was great to help us learn the correct techniques and playing of the game. She is amazing! We would highly recommend Kathy for any level of pickleball player. You won’t be disappointed! We are excited to take what we learned and build on our skills and play and have fun. Thank you Kathy!!
Samantha T.
Lessons taken: 1
Kathy rocks! I’ve been taking lessons with her for a while now and have learned so much. She has a knack for explaining things in a way that is easy to understand and has a great sense of humor too. The drills and exercises she has us do are always challenging but so much fun. Plus, she is always willing to take extra time to answer questions and give additional feedback. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn. afun new skill!
Cheryl B.
Lessons taken: 1
Kathy is absolutely amazing. She is super patient and quite knowledgeable of the sport. Kathy makes the lessons fun but gives me a good workout at the same time. I’m a real newbie to the sport and I feel like she’s teaching me according to my playing level. I’m super excited to show up for the lessons and that’s a big thing for me since I can bored so easily. I would highly recommend Kathy if you need to take lessons.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:6 courts available
Sundance Park
1667 miles awayOutdoors
Festival Fields Park
1679 miles awayOutdoors
Alamar Park
1678 miles awayOutdoors
Country Meadow Park
1672 miles awayOutdoors
Windrose Park - Peoria
1668 miles awayOutdoors
Estrella Mountain Ranch
1686 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.mondays1 PM - 6 AM
tuesdays1 PM - 6 AM
wednesdays1 PM - 6 AM
thursdays1 PM - 6 AM
fridays1 PM - 6 AM
saturdays1 PM - 6 AM
sundays1 PM - 6 AM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI place a paddle in their hands and see where to start with gaining a soft control at the net.
Lesson 11+Control, skinny singles
Lesson 4-10Focus is on third shot drop and attempting to place the ball in the kitchen
Lesson 2-3We continue working on controlled hits , learn types of serves, scoring and drops.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonCheck touches and emphasize third shot drops, dinks and placement
Lesson 11+Focus on your style and wants/ needs, while stressing importance of drops and placement, court awareness and chain reactions/ consequences of shots and effects on partner
Lesson 4-10Skinny singles with focus on third shot drop and placement
Lesson 2-3Drops, placement, intentions, court awareness, partner awareness, anticipation
Youth players
Working with kidsI follow strategies that I used in teaching and coaching elementary through high school for the past 30 years. Simple step by step strategies relating to their background.
Working with teenagersI follow strategies that I used in teaching and coaching elementary through high school for the past 30 years. Simple step by step strategies relating to their background.
What you need to bringAthletic shoes and water
What I can bringI've got paddles for you to try and I provide all balls for the lesson. I also have a portable net, if needed.
Frequently asked questions
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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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