These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.
These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.


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 COO, OLYMPUS Pickleball 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.
"James has a lot of experience and really knows his stuff, which comes through in how he supports you throughout the lesson. He’s positive and his encouragement definitely keeps you motivated. He gave me great insight to the game and to areas where my form could improve. I’m confident I’ll get better with more lessons and practice. I’ll definitely work with him again to continue to improve specific skills.
I am a former UC Davis Men’s Tennis player and won 86 singles matches over my 4 year College career. I was a 4 Star D1 College Recruit and a 13 UTR. No matter what level you are: an aspiring college tennis player going through the Juniors, USTA competitive club player, or trying tennis for the first time, I am the coach in the El Dorado Hills - Folsom area you have been looking for!