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Learn Pickleball with Paul

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I have been playing pickleball for nearly two years and coaching for nearly a year. Prior to pickleball, I played high level (1600) table tennis, recreational tennis, and I played and coached competitive soccer and futsal. Sports have always been a part of my life, and pickleball is the most interesting, engaging and social sport I have ever played. Now that I am deeply involved in the local pickleball community, playing recreationally and in local tournaments, coaching beginners and intermediate players, coaching the local high school team, I find that coaching enables me to give back.

Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors

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📝PPR Certified

🎓2 years playing

🔥585 Lessons

⭐️3 Gold Medals

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Total reviews288

Average rating

4.98

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Richard N.Verified ✓

Lessons taken: 22

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I recently had the pleasure of taking a pickleball lesson, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! Paul was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to explain the rules and techniques in a way that was easy to understand. The lesson was well-structured, allowing us to progressively build our skills and confidence on the court. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, I highly recommend Paul for pickleball lessons. I can't wait to book my next session!

Carrie D.Verified ✓

Lessons taken: 22

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PJ is an amazing coach! I have taken over 20 lessons with him (individually and as a group), and I have gotten more than I could have ever expected out of the lessons. He’s very knowledgeable, and he explains pickleball concepts in a way that is easy to understand. He also creatively makes modifications as needed in drilling exercises and in recreational games to even out the level of play between all players. I look forward to taking additional lessons with him and continuing to increase my skills.

Jessica Park

Lessons taken: 1

Coach Paul is a great coach who teaches the basics of pickleball with fun games and drills. He taught my kids to play, and he has taught me and my friends to play, in both group classes and individual sessions. His main court is Ft Scott which has new courts and a training wall; he will travel throughout the DMV within a 10 mile radius of Arlington, VA. He has great rates; book him today!

David Olivier

Lessons taken: 1

Today was my first session with pickleball coach Paul Park. I learned more in one hour with Paul than in a month of beginner classes at a local rec center. Paul is patient, encouraging and thorough; builds your skills from the bottom up; pointing out areas that need improvement. I’m looking forward to many more sessions with Paul!

Dana F.Verified ✓

Lessons taken: 1

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Paul was a great teacher for our family’s first foray into pickleball. We all learned a lot and he made sure we all got a chance to play and practice despite our very different skill levels. He also went the extra mile helping us figure out where to practice.

When I'm usually available

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.

mondays11 AM - 4 AM

tuesdays11 AM - 4 AM

wednesdays11 AM - 4 AM

thursdays11 AM - 4 AM

fridays11 AM - 4 AM

saturdays11 AM - 4 AM

sundays11 AM - 4 AM

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonWe begin with grip, stance, and overview of pickleball's history, the rules, the court. We go into basic paddle control and ball control. Forehand and backhand shots over the net with one bounce. We will also do forehand and backhand volleys over the net.

Lesson 11+We will hone skills such as serve, return, third shot drops and drives, dinks, resets, speed-ups, blocks, lobs, overheads. We will focus on strategy, court positioning, and shot selection. We will integrate with other players in recreational games, putting into practice the skills and strategies we have learned. Additional skills such as two hand backhand drives, counters, dinks and resets will be taught if student wants to learn the two handed backhand.

Lesson 4-10We will learn third shot options, court positioning, strategy, as well as volleys, dinking, speed-ups, lobs, overheads, resets. We will focus on transitioning from the baseline to the kitchen.

Lesson 2-3We will learn the serve and return technique, rules and basic strategy. We will emphasize simplicity and consistency.

Advanced training plan

Your first lessonWe will work on 3rd shot drops and drives, with games such as tug of war, 7-11, skinny singles.

Lesson 11+We will enter into local tournaments, and strive to raise our DUPR's as high as we can.

Lesson 4-10We will focus on the transition game, effectively pushing back an advancing team, and making it to the net as the serving team. Advanced skills such as ATPs, ernes, topspin dinks and drops, will be worked on.

Lesson 2-3We will play lots of skinny singles and full court singles if student wants to develop full court singles game. We will emphasize net play, drilling dinks, speed-ups, blocks, lobs, overheads. We will dive deep into strategy, stacking, court coverage.

Youth players

Working with kidsWe will use foam balls for some of the exercises. We will choose locations that contain the balls more. We will work at a slower pace depending on the pace of the child(ren).

Working with teenagersWe make it exciting and fun, integrating basic games as well as sharing YouTube videos of the top pro teenagers.

What you need to bringAthletic clothing and shoes, preferably pickleball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, or other shoes designed for a court, which support lateral movement. Bring your own paddle if you have one; otherwise, I can lend or even sell you one. Water and sun protection are recommended.

What I can bringI can provide up to 16 paddles, up to 200 pickleballs, 2 ball carts, 2 ball collecting tubes,.court targets, and one portable net. I will also have a first aid kit.

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