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Learn Pickleball with James

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⭑5.0 (91)
😊100
💰$80 weekly lessons

National Medalist and active 5.0+ tournament player. PPR and DUPR certified allowing me to issue provisional DUPR ratings. Authorized DUPR Corporate Coach and TNA Master Instructor . I’m also the Head Pickleball Pro at The PICKLR a state of the art indoor training facility in Rancho Cordova. Founder, Side Out Coffee — The Official Coffee of Pickleball (sideoutcoffee.com) COO, OLYMPUS Pickleball (Olympus-pickleball.com) Last year I competed in the USA Pickleball National Championships in Mesa, AZ earning a silver medal in mixed 5.0 as well as the MLP National Championship in Fenton, MO. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends but also teaching pickleball and growing the passion for the sport. I genuinely enjoy watching people improve and being able to have a positive impact on their life. It would be an honor to be able to assist you in your pickleball journey.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Folsom, California
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Happy Student Score: 100
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 166 lessons

Accomplishments

🏓4.6 DUPR
🏅National Medalist
➕Signed Athlete - Olympus Pickleball

Certifications & Badges

📝DUPR Certified
📝PPR Certified

Reviews

Total reviews91
Average rating
4.99
Kiran K.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 21
Best pickleball coach in Sacramento! Incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about the game. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, his coaching style makes learning fun and effective. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to take their game to the next level!
Phyllis B.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9
What energized me was how James carefully assessed my game and pointed out easy-to-follow adjustments. After only a few lessons, my playing partners have noticed my improvement. His clear feedback made a real difference.
Roger T.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9
James took the time to understand how I think and approach the game, and he adapted his teaching style so that it matched. First lesson down, excited for many more to come!
Greg G.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8
James is great at explaining and demonstrating the fundamentals—his 5 F’s! Looking forward to the next lesson and executing on what he taught me. Great style—informative and demonstrative. Thank you James!
Reading
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 13
My dinks and drops are sharper than ever. That one lesson made all the difference.

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:
30 courts available
Lembi Park

1302 Riley St, Folsom, CA 95630, USA

2026.1 miles away
Outdoors
Rusch Park

7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, USA

2031 miles away
Outdoors
The Resort

3560 Clubhouse Parkway, Folsom, CA, USA

2024.6 miles away
Outdoors
Johnson Ranch Sports Club

2501 Eureka Road

2028.7 miles away
Outdoors
Ed Mitchell Park (tennis court)

306 Willow Creek Drive South, Folsom, CA 95630

2025.3 miles away
Outdoors
Lifetime Athletic

110 Healthy Wy, Folsom, CA 95630, USA

2023.5 miles away
Outdoors
Ponderosa High School (tennis court)

3661 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682

2014.5 miles away
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Promontory Community Park (tennis court)

Alexandra Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

2022.4 miles away
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Folsom Lake College (tennis court)

10 College Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630

2024.5 miles away
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Pleasant Grove Middle School (tennis court)

2540 Green Valley Road, Rescue, CA 95672

2018.2 miles away
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Willma Cavitt Junior High School (tennis court)

7200 Fuller Drive, Granite Bay, CA 95746

2025.2 miles away
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Oak Ridge High School (tennis court)

1120 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

2021.1 miles away
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Santa Juanita Neighborhood Park (tennis court)

Santa Juanita Ave, Folsom, CA 95630

2027.2 miles away
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Broadstone Racquet Club (tennis court)

820 Halidon Way, Folsom, CA 95630

2025 miles away
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Ernie Sheldon Park (tennis court)

362 Natoma Station Dr, Folsom, CA 95630

2027.2 miles away
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Millenium Sports Club El Dorado (tennis court)

4242 Sports Club Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682

2014.3 miles away
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Granite Park (tennis court)

Mormon St Natoma St Aly, Folsom, CA 95630

2026.6 miles away
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Lake Forest Park (tennis court)

1821 Francisco Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

2021.2 miles away
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Fair Oaks Park (tennis court)

8000 Temple Park Road, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

2031.6 miles away
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Vista Del Lago High School (tennis court)

1970 Broadstone Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630

2023.4 miles away
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Palisades Park (tennis court)

9601 Lake Natoma Drive, Orangevale, CA 95662

2027.7 miles away
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Lew Howard Park (tennis court)

7100 Baldwin Dam Rd, Folsom, CA 95630

2026.7 miles away
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Rollingwood Racquet Club (tennis court)

9373 Winding Oak Drive, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

2028.5 miles away
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Stephen Harris Park (tennis court)

2560 Riviera Cir, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

2021.4 miles away
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Folsom High School (tennis court)

1655 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630

2026.2 miles away
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Serrano Country Club (tennis court)

5005 Serrano Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

2019.9 miles away
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Cameron Park Lake Recreation (tennis court)

2989 Cambridge Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682

2017.3 miles away
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Heritage Park

4016 Palmdale Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, USA

2022 miles away
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Life Time

1435 East Roseville Parkway, Roseville, California 95661, United States

2028.8 miles away
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Gold River Racquet Club (tennis court)

2201 Gold Rush Drive, Gold River, CA 95670

2032 miles away
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Availability

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.
sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduction & Diagnostic. Analyze current level of play. Assess strengths and weaknesses using cutting edge Wingfield AI and ERNE Ball Machine.
Lesson 4-10Custom to Each Student.
Lesson 2-3Build Upon Game Theory. Drill Technical Skills. Develop Mentality.
What you need to bringOpen Mind & Strong Work Ethic
What I can bringBall Machine, Hopper, Balls, Paddles, Pro Vision AI Analysis

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!
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