# Cal Handoko > Cal Handoko is a Pickleball coach in San Jose, California on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-cal-handoko ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Cal Handoko - Price: From $80 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, 31 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 123 - Years of experience: 2 Pickleball Coaching at Canoas Park I’m a passionate pickleball player with a rating between 4.0 and 4.5, offering weekend coaching sessions at Canoas Park. With years of competitive play and a deep love for the game, I focus on helping players improve their skills, strategy, and confidence on the court. Whether you’re new to pickleball or looking to fine-tune your game, I provide tailored instruction on shot selection, footwork, positioning, and match tactics. My coaching style blends structured drills with real-game scenarios, making learning both effective and fun. Come join me at Canoas Park on Saturdays and Sundays to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and enjoy the fastest-growing sport in the country. Specialties: • Fundamentals for beginners • Doubles strategy & teamwork • Consistency & control in rallies • Serve and return placement • Aggressive net play and defense Let’s hit the courts and take your pickleball game to the next level! ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $135 total, $135 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $285 total, $95 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $800 total, $80 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - San Jose, California, San Jose, California - Online lessons ## Reviews > Oh, wow, so Cal went through all the techniques we've practiced in previous lessons, starting with soft dinking and then moving on to backhand strokes and volleys, it was pretty thorough. The new tech I picked up today was volleying, which was quite helpful, and I think with some confidence during games, I could really start to apply it better. Honestly, I feel like these lessons are steadily improving my skills, and I can see how focusing on specific techniques like volleys makes a difference. Still, I’d like to see myself joining the others more confidently in gameplay soon, though. If you’… > From Emily, 5 out of 5 > I'm feeling pretty good about my lesson with Cal. We focused on my lab and smash defense, and honestly, I feel more confident than before. Still, I know I need more practice to really get better, but I appreciate that we'll continue working on my skills and habits when we meet again. Oh, and working on serves and returns with you is always helpful, every time I see you, I pick up something new, which is great. I guess what I’d like to see next is a bit more tailored to my current needs, maybe focusing on what I’m losing most points on, but I’m hopeful we’ll find the right topic soon. Overall,… > From Irit, 5 out of 5 > After my trial lesson with Cal, I have to say it was quite a helpful experience. He’s really knowledgeable about the sport and took the time to explain the rules clearly, which was great since I’m pretty new to pickleball. He carefully pointed out where my serves were off and showed me simple adjustments. Still, I hope to figure out a trick to serve more consistently to the target point in future lessons. Would be nice to practice more, but I’m optimistic about what’s ahead, Cal seems genuinely invested in helping trainees improve. > From Kate, 5 out of 5 > I'm happy with how my lesson went today, especially learning to generate more power through body movement, which I’ve always wondered about. The new positioning tips for serving and paddle grip are making a difference already, even in my backhand, which we haven't worked on yet. Though I still want to refine my control and footwork in future lessons, I feel like I’m heading in the right direction. Cal’s approach still seems pretty steady and effective, and I’d consider trying more lessons to build on these improvements. > From Emily, 5 out of 5 > Cal is a great coach and his lesson definitely highlighted some useful techniques I hadn't fully grasped before. Though I still have work to do on consistency, I'm hopeful that with more practice I can incorporate the tips he shared. Honestly, his approach feels quite practical and tailored, which I appreciated. Still, I think continuing with these lessons could really make a difference for my game. I’d suggest giving Cal a try if you're serious about improving your pickleball skills. > From Vivian, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Cal was quite thorough. I appreciated how patient he was in explaining everything, especially since I wanted to focus more on my posture and understanding the rules. Though I still need to refine some details, like my stance during volleys, the lesson provided solid guidance that I can build on. Still, I’m optimistic about future lessons and shaping my game further with his help. Seems like a good way to get better at pickleball if you’re serious about improving. > From Malini, 5 out of 5 > Actually, Cal's lesson was quite helpful, especially learning how to effectively use the backhand, which was a new aspect for me. Though I still need to work on gaining more confidence during games, I feel like this lesson gave me a good foundation to build on. The calm, focused approach really resonates with me and makes me want to continue improving. If you're interested in refining specific techniques without feeling overwhelmed, I think you'll find Cal quite helpful. > From Emily, 5 out of 5 > That lesson with Cal was quite helpful, especially the focus on controlling the dink and getting comfortable with the softer shots. Although I still need to work on my placement, I appreciated how Cal broke down those specific techniques, making it easier to apply on court. Still, I think future lessons could dive more into strategic shot selection, but overall, I feel like I learned a lot today and am looking forward to improving further with his guidance. > From Kate, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-cal-handoko): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/ef2db9c6-0be6-41ed-8127-33e5fce290b1): Read open times, get an exact quote, and book for a student. - [Agent instructions](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling the API.