Pickleball lessons with
Coach Paul Park
From$65.20 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach Paul Park
From$65.20 per lesson
•99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.9•126 reviews
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.9•126 reviews
About your pickleball coach
I’ve been playing pickleball for four years and coaching for three, with experience competing regularly in tournaments. I play nearly every day and am deeply connected to the local pickleball community, particularly in the Arlington area. Sports have always been a central part of my life—incl8uding basketball, soccer, and table tennis—but pickleball has proven to be the most engaging, strategic, and social sport I’ve played. As a coach, I enjoy drilling and playing alongside my students while teaching shot mechanics, strategy, and smart decision-making. I also help connect players to the broader local pickleball community so they can continue to grow beyond lessons. I invite you to train with me and take your game to the next level.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Arlington, Virginia
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Years Playing: 4 years
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Given: 1116 lessons
Paul's availability
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Near Arlington, Virginia
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Accomplishments
🏓4.2 DUPR
🏅Sponsored Athlete
➕College Athlete
🏅Tournament Winner
➕Tournament Competitor
Certifications & Badges
🎓2+ Years Teaching
📝PPR Certified
Reputation
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Avg. time to confirm lessons14 hours
Average rating
4.9
494 ratings•126 reviews
Ed G.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 49
I’d say the lesson gave me some useful pointers, especially on my serve placement and positioning, which I hadn’t really thought much about before. Still, I think I could benefit from more drills to really feel comfortable applying what was covered. Paul was quite clear and patient, though, and I’m hopeful that with continued practice, I’ll improve my game for open play. Would probably consider trying another lesson to keep that momentum going.
Lyndsey D.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 32
Super patient and met my kids were they were. It was inspiring to watch them go from limited skill to taking his feedback into action.
Carrie D.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 27
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.
Brittany B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 25
Great lesson, and awesome communication prior to our first lesson. Looking forward to my next one!
Richard N.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 22
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!
Brett .Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 18
Paul takes time to show you how to do what you want to learn.
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. Paddle if you have one. Court shoes. Water. Sun protection.
What I can bringI provide paddles, pickleballs, rolling ball basket, ball collecting tube, and one portable net. I will also have a first aid kit.
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!
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