Learn Pickleball with Alan
💰$63 weekly lessons
Ready to up your pickleball game? With five years of experience, I'm passionate about helping players of all levels reach their full potential on the court. Let's work together to refine your skills and unlock your inner champion!
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Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅Experienced Player
📝PPR Certified
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⭐️I have won a few local tournaments
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:10 courts available
Laguna Pickleball Courts
23 Antibes, Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
1960.8 miles awayOutdoors
SEC Alison Barnes Private Club (Rancho Niguel Recreation Club)
24745 Rancho Niguel Road
1957.9 miles awayOutdoors
Crown Valley Elementary School (tennis court)
29292 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
1958.2 miles awayOutdoors
Laguna Niguel Racquet Club (tennis court)
23500 Clubhouse Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
1960 miles awayOutdoors
Niguel Ranch Upper Court (tennis court)
Niguel Ranch Rd & Stonegate Ln, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
1958.7 miles awayOutdoors
Capistrano Valley High School (tennis court)
26301 Via Escolar, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1956.6 miles awayOutdoors
Jserra Catholic High School (tennis court)
JSerra Catholic High School 26351 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
1957.1 miles awayOutdoors
Aliso Niguel High School (tennis court)
28000 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
1958.7 miles awayOutdoors
Marina Hills Park (tennis court)
31461 Parc Vista, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
1958.8 miles awayOutdoors
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
28241 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA
1958.4 miles awayOutdoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
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 lessonA good first lesson for pickleball should focus on the basics: how to hold the paddle with a relaxed grip, understanding the layout of the court (especially the non-volley zone or “kitchen”), and learning how to serve underhand diagonally. Start with simple rallies using the forehand and backhand, emphasizing control over power. Players should also practice dinking (soft shots over the net) near the kitchen to get used to touch and placement. Keep it fun and engaging to build confidence and encourage movement and communication.
Lesson 11+Lessons 11 and beyond focus on advanced strategy, consistency, and competitive play. Emphasize smart shot selection, reading opponents, and using tactics like poaching and setups. Refine all shots under pressure and use match play to build confidence and game IQ.
Lesson 4-10Focus on refining serves, returns, and third shot drops, adding spin and placement. Practice consistent dinking, volleys, and resets under pressure. Develop footwork, communication, and stacking for doubles strategy. Introduce lobs, overheads, and blocking hard shots at the net. Incorporate drills for shot selection, court awareness, and defending against aggressive play. Each session should include game play with specific goals to reinforce tactics and improve decision-making in real match scenarios.
Lesson 2-3Focus on dinking, the third shot drop, and net movement. Introduce volleys, court positioning, and partner communication. Emphasize transitioning to the net and knowing when to attack or reset. Finish with game play to apply the skills.
Youth players
Working with kidsI adapt youth pickleball lessons by keeping them fun, active, and age-appropriate. I use smaller courts, lighter equipment, and simple drills to build basic skills. I focus on engagement, positive reinforcement, and making sure everyone feels included and confident.
Working with teenagersWith teenagers, I keep lessons challenging and engaging by incorporating more advanced skills, strategy, and game play. I give them more autonomy, encourage peer learning, and create a respectful, supportive environment that builds confidence and motivation.
What you need to bringWater and snacks
What I can bringPickleball paddles, balls and equipment.
Frequently asked questions
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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!
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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