Play Pickleball at Hickory Park

Beginners are Welcome! If you are a beginner or coming from another racket, or paddle sport, and never played, my lessons are designed to help establish a solid foundation to build on. I began my teaching journey as a volunteer, assisting in community clinics with beginners and mid-level players. My focus is on developing sound fundamentals through the use of drills to provide more confidence when stepping on the court. Either a beginner or you've been playing and want to improve, I truly believe everyone can enjoy the game at any level with sound fundamentals, and a basic understanding of the game. It's a wonderful sport and I'm excited for our first session together! Paddle up! E

"Courteous and honest coach!

I’m a results-oriented coach with an IPTPA certification, dedicated to enhancing players' skills through a strong emphasis on technique, strategy, and development. My approach focuses on tailoring strategies to individual needs, ensuring continuous improvement and success on the court. I thrive on helping players reach their full potential and achieve their goals.

"That lesson with Joel was quite helpful, especially in clarifying some key strategies for my game. Though I still have questions about how to better control my shots, I feel like I made good progress. Still, I’m optimistic about building on this foundation and hope Joel offers more lessons soon.