Learn Pickleball with Rick
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I’ve been coaching across private and public schools, as well as club travel organizations, since I was 16, with experience spanning my twenties, thirties, forties, and beyond. I've coached every major sport, winning numerous championships and preparing students for collegiate and even professional careers. My approach involves discussing each student’s goals, setting up a tailored workout routine and evaluation based on USAPA standards, and then crafting lessons that address both their skills and strategic understanding of the game.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅College Coach
🎓3 years coaching
🔥50 Lessons
⭐️Tournament Competitor
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Reviews
Total reviews17
Average rating
5.0
Maggie Prather
Lessons taken: 1
Rick makes a good coach because he understands the mechanics of the game, can identify problem areas, and reteach the correct skills needed in isolated formats so that the skill required is rebuilt for more productive play. He devises pertinent drills that convert the necessary skills into cognitive retention for ongoing success. As a player, he continually works on his own game, learning new shots and strategies in an effort to perfect them in gameplay. Ultimately, he is able to transfers this personal endeavor into the skill break down required for coaching. Rick has a very outgoing personality and connects in a friendly manner with all people. They immediately feel comfortable and this allows for an easy coaching connection and learning curve for the individual. He is very competitive and works toward high standards from those with whom he interacts. In all aspects of coaching, he gives 110 percent of his energy, insights and expertise.
Erin Hernandez
Lessons taken: 1
As an active member in the local pickleball community for over five years, I have had the honor and privilege of learning and playing pickleball alongside Rick in competitive and recreational play. While watching him teach and train with multiple people from beginners to more advanced, I am confident his combination of training skills, patience, knowledge and passion for the game would make him a great asset for anyone looking to begin or improve their game. he has a great aptitude to adjust to different situations, skill levels and personalities. Rick is hard working, dedicated and has a passion for the sport and its growth in our area.
Troy
Lessons taken: 1
I have known Rick for the last three plus years. I know that he's been coaching at the high school and some college levels in the past and he's told me he's worked at various travel organizations he's run organizations etc. When I watch him play, or teach, he seems to see if his students or opposing players understand the game if he's playing against them he immediately knows whether weaknesses are and if he's trying to help them he does the same and then he subtly explains to them how they can improve. He has taught me many really good drills that are fun in situational. Highly recommended Troy
Sally
Lessons taken: 1
I have seen Rick playing a bunch of times at our local park and admired the way he did everything looking under control. When I had learned from others that he actually teaches some lessons, I asked if he could work and teach me some of what he does. He told me work with me on trying to anticipate what shots were coming and be ready with your paddle in front and to direct the ball to the best available location. He also taught me that one people hit the ball hard at me not to swing at it but just to redirect it and now I'm competing against higher level players thanks to coach rick.
Alex
Lessons taken: 1
When I was first learning to play pickleball, most people didn't want me in their snack because I couldn't keep up. Coach Rick offered to work with me and after learning to repeat forehand and backhand we continue on to basic strategy he told me to keep the ball deep on the first shot if I am serving or returning. Then having me get to the net to shorten the court and keeping it a good ready stance has gotten me able to compete with moderate players. I will continue to work with Coach Rick he is very good at teaching the understanding of pickleball.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:20 courts available
Austin Pickle Ranch
1067 miles awayOutdoors
Zilker Elementary Park
1068.5 miles awayOutdoors
Mary Frances Baylor Clarksville Pocket Park
1066.7 miles awayOutdoors
SW Williamson Co Park
1053.4 miles awayOutdoors
Nameless Saloon
1062.6 miles awayOutdoors
Top Shot Pickleball
1056.2 miles awayIndoors
Westover Hills Club
1061.4 miles awayOutdoors
Georgetown Pickleball Courts/McMasters
1045.3 miles awayOutdoors
The Pitch
1055.9 miles awayOutdoors
South Austin Recreation Center
1068.7 miles awayOutdoors
Pan American Neighborhood Park (No Weekends)
1065.9 miles awayOutdoors
Whitaker Tennis Courts
1063.5 miles awayOutdoors
Brentwood Neighborhood Park
1062.4 miles awayOutdoors
Southwest Williamson County Park
1054.1 miles awayOutdoors
Urban Pickleball Club
1066.7 miles awayOutdoors
Austin Pickle Ranch
1058.6 miles awayIndoorsOutdoors
Bouldin Acres
1068.4 miles awayOutdoors
Mountain View Park
1060.9 miles awayOutdoors
West Enfield Neighborhood Park
1066.4 miles awayOutdoors
Veterans Memorial Park
1060.1 miles awayOutdoors
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Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
9 AM - 6 PM
mondays
7:30 AM - 4 PM
tuesdays
7:30 AM - 4 PM
wednesdays
7:30 AM - 4 PM
thursdays
7:30 AM - 4 PM
fridays
7 AM - 2 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 5 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWell the very first lesson depending on player experience. We can work on most every shot selection that you will need to take during a typical game and then I will send you your results of your skill levels. Or we can work through all of the situations with strategy and repetition.
Lesson 11+If you were the serious competitor and we have more than 10 lessons, now it's about drilling and challenging yourself and putting you in situations where your footwork and your court positioning is most important.
Lesson 4-10If we get to more than three lessons we would want to refine your consistency your footwork and your strategy.
Lesson 2-3We can then continuously work on your weakest parts of the game to strengthen them and refresh some of the areas that you are best at. We should especially work on the three shots being the serve the return and third shot selection whether it's a drop or a drive.
Advanced training plan
What you need to bring If we are going to be working out doors and it is a hot day of course sunscreen or a visor and plenty of liquids and potentially a few healthy snacks or a good idea to bring. Your favorite paddle and if you have a specific ball you would like to hit around but I will bring several really good quality outdoor balls and if it is indoors I will bring all of the indoor balls.
What I can bring If a paddle is needed upon request I will bring that for the client or clients. I will bring all of the pickleball balls that are needed and make sure that we have a place to practice uninterrupted.
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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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