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Pickleball lessons with

Coach Tafe Naea

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Pickleball lessons with

Coach Tafe Naea

From$63.78 per lesson
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Happy Student Score
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This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0
94
Happy Student Score
Great
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This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0

About your pickleball coach

Transform your pickleball game from casual play to strategic match-winning. As a tournament enthusiast with at least two years of experience coaching players who desired to elevate in levels, I bring passion and expertise to every lesson. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the court. I am willing to travel to different locations here in Hawaii and not limited to other states. I have all the equipments needed to provide an exceptionally good training experience. My goal is to ensure that you have an awesome experience training and sharpening your skills to play confidently against others whether in tournaments or just open play. Blessings

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Waipahu, Hawaii
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 20 lessons

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Hoaeae Community Park (Tennis Court)

Free
4508.1 miles away

Mililani Neighborhood Park (Tennis Court)

Free
4505.5 miles away

Makakilo Community Park (Tennis Court)

Free
4512.7 miles away

Geiger Community Park (Tennis Court)

Free
4511.0 miles away

ʻEwa Mahiko District Park

Free
4510.6 miles away

Mililani Recreation Center 3 (Tennis Court)

Free
4505.5 miles away

Asing Community Park

Free
4509.9 miles away

Availability on all locations

Near Waipahu, Hawaii

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Accomplishments

🏓3 DUPR
🏅Experienced Player
➕I've been assisting with tournament events. Also, encouraging first time students to play tournaments. I am ambassador with RoyalPickleball and currently with GammaSports as well.

Certifications & Badges

📝PPR Certified

Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduction to the basics of Pickleball (simplified explanation). e.g. rules, scoring, and equipment. Well discover fundamental skills such as grip, stance, and really simple strokes as we get you started off in the right foot.
Lesson 11+At this stage we will work on incorporating all the strategies and techniques learned from the previous lessons. With that you will be out to the test with some gameplay that is guided of course. We will se what you've learned in this stage. You will learn some more advanced shots like lobs, spins, back slices, and fine tune the overall aspect and game performance to get you ready and confident for competitive play.
Lesson 4-10In this area I always like to refresh and redo most drills with shorter time duration. Then cone drills at kitchen to, transition zone and also shading system. This is moving as one with partner. We will also focus on shot placements and accuracy. We will also look at some key strategies for single or doubles play. As we progress we can work on volleys sinks and tactical strategies to promote confidence and effectiveness in your game.
Lesson 2-3Here we will revisit and continue to build on your initial and refine the forehand and backhand strokes and work on serving consistency. Then we will take a look at court position and some easy to learn footwork that will help to enhance your game.

Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWe will revisit current skill levels and also working on perfecting your your foundational skills as needed.
Lesson 11+At this stage we will work on incorporating all the strategies and techniques learned from the previous lessons. With that you will be put to the test with some guided gameplay. We will see how much you have learned as well. You will learn some more advanced shots strategies like the Ernie shots or when to poach, ATP's, and fine tune the overall aspect and game performance to get you ready and confident for competitive play.
Lesson 4-10In this area I always like to refresh and redo most drills with shorter time duration. We will also focus on shot placements and accuracy with a higher tempo and speed. We will also learn some more advanced footwork drills and cardio.
Lesson 2-3Here we will revisit and continue to build on your initial and refine the forehand and backhand strokes and work on serving consistency. Then we will take a look at court position and some easy to learn footwork that will help to enhance your game. Repetitions, repetitions, and repetitions.

Youth players
Working with kidsAs I worked with kids in other sports there were some things that I wanted to do that made sense for them but also engagingly fun as well. We will definitely focus on building strong foundational skills and aspects. The drills and exercises will be age appropriate that helps to keep the energy levels at a high. The key to accomplishing this is with Patience and encouragements.

Working with teenagersVerbiage, tempo, skill set and speed changes for the teenagers!

What you need to bringWilling hearts and awesome attitude. Also, if equipment is available then yes bring them. Proper attire is a must as well.

What I can bringNets, balls, Ball carts, cones, and Paddles.

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Pickleball with Tafe N.⭑ 5.0 (8 reviews)
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94
Happy Student Score
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Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
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Mei M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Great training session and coach T was very patient and understood my learning pace. Highly recommend coach T to anyone!
Kahea
Tafe is the most patient and reliable coaches. He has a way of making you work harder than you knew you could. You definitely see an improvement in your game. He teaches consistency without being boring. His drills keep you motivated. He is an excellent coach.
Asher Morgado
Hi coach, i miss training w/ you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I'm 14 yrs of age!. I learned so much from Coach T, especially about controlling my shots and understanding how important drills are if I want to get better. At first, the sessions felt a little repetitive, (In which he told me, since I havent had any training.) but it all made sense later when I realized how much more confident and consistent I was becoming. He’s super chill, fun to work with, and you can tell he really knows his stuff. Beyond just hitting shots, he teaches strategy and shares wisdom that makes you see the game differently. If you’re serious about improving and want a coach who’s both knowledgeable and enjoyable to train with, Coach T is the guy.
Michelle Morgado
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Coach T was amazing! His training style was precise, challenging, and very effective. I really appreciated how he pushed me to work hard while also teaching smart doubles strategies that completely changed the way I play. At times it was intense, especially since I’m not in the best shape, but I loved every minute because I was learning so much. There were shots I used to avoid because I wasn’t confident, but after his lessons I started practicing them and now I can actually hit them in games with success. It feels so good to see real progress! I highly recommend Coach T to anyone who wants to improve their pickleball game.
Abe Morgado
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I didn’t realize how much I needed help with something as simple as footwork until Coach T broke it down with drills. In just a short time, I felt myself improving and moving smarter on the court. The training sessions were definitely challenging, sometimes hardcore, but in a good way, because it showed me where I needed to get back in shape. I liked how he worked with both my wife and me, not only individually but also as partners, teaching us how to play more efficiently and strategically together. His coaching is consistent, focused, and really pays off.
Danielle Naea
Vey patient in teaching and in breaking down the steps/movements. Awesome teacher.