Play Pickleball at South Austin Recreation Center

I'm Paul, and I've enthusiastically joined the pickleball craze. Coaching is my passion, and I'm here to help players of all ages enhance their skills, grasp strategy & utilize it to their advantage, and truly enjoy the game! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, let's work together to achieve your pickleball goals and have a blast doing it! I personally play pickleball at least 5 days a week, and I’ve been coaching now for 2 years. I’d love for the opportunity to make a positive & lasting impact by being part of your personal pickleball journey!

"The lesson was quite good, especially getting a chance to work on my serve and game play. Though I’d like to see more of the same focus, it felt quite practical and helpful overall. Paul’s approach feels measured and straightforward, which is just right for where I’m at. If you’re looking to improve specific aspects like serving or gameplay, I’d say give him a try.

With nearly five years of pickleball instruction and podium finishes at the 5.0+ level, I help athletes of all levels with skill development and strategic thinking. I’m open for one-on-one and group sessions. I can often find you a compatible lesson partner when schedules mesh. I have 25 years of fitness coaching experience with an expertise in injury reduction. I train and work with pickleball athletes on and off court. Pickleball is a footwork sport and I love teaching players the important details — whether it be technique or strategies for on court success. Your goals are my goals — I work to help you shine and be a force on court!

"Leslie helped me focus on body positioning and where I should be to react & hit certain shots. She breaks it down in a way that is easy to understand. I’m improving my game and enjoying the process!

Hi! My name is Benjamin and I have been playing pickleball for over 10 years now. With that, I’ve seen exactly how much the game has changed over the last decade and grown alongside it. Now I’m a freshman at UT Austin studying mechanical engineering and playing on the competitive travel team. I’m young, energetic, and honestly just grateful for the chance to share all the knowledge I’ve picked up along the way. I love playing and helping people actually advance to the next level, let’s do this.

"Working with Benjamin has been a game-changer for my overall court awareness. We focused heavily on the transition zone and hitting quality thirds to get to the net safely. He’s incredibly observant and catches the small habit flaws that most people miss. If you want to play a smarter, more strategic version of pickleball, I definitely suggest booking a session with him

*Free professional photography included* Private lessons + training sessions + paddle trials. Beginner – intermediate players (DUPR 2.0 – 4.5). Science-based approach, focused on clear technical instruction, high-repetition, and game-based learning to build reliable fundamentals and gameplay IQ. Sessions consist of drills, skills training, and match play. Paddle selection 101 and free trials of varying paddle types are also included. Bring water and be ready for a fun workout :)

"I didn’t need lessons, but I was looking for a trainer to prepare me for tournaments. His drilling sessions are fantastic and cover a lot of bases - accuracy training, kitchen play, serving techniques, reaction time, and other areas I wanted to focus on. Highly recommend!