Learn Pickleball with Craig
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💰$50 weekly lessons
A certified PPR, RPO, and USA Pickleball professional who has been helping players of all ages since 2020. (500+ lessons) Resident pickleball pro of The Tides Inn Resort. Lessons available for all skill levels: Beginner- Fun Adv Beginner- Fun & Exercise Competitive- Skills & Drills Pro- Training
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Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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📝PPR Certified
🎓4 years coaching
🔥9 Lessons
⭐️PPR Certified Professional Instructor, RPO Certified Pro, 3+ Years Teaching, Insured
Reviews
Total reviews3
Average rating
5.0
Linda C
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Coach Craig has helped me advance as a Pickleball player and he has shown an enormous amount of patience, as somebody who is new to racket sports, he has helped me learn the value of keeping things simple and hitting the ball “over and in“.
L .O.
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Coach Smith has helped me figure out how to play competitive tournament level pickleball. He explains ideas and concepts in terms I can easily understand and implement.
M.G.
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4
Coach Craig has helped me learn how to play competitive pickleball. I enjoy the game now more than ever. He ties what we practice into how to use it in game play and strategy … then feel comfortable using new shots when I play with my friends.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:5 courts available
Irvington Commons
156 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA 22480, USA
388.3 miles awayOutdoors
The Tides Inn
480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA 22480, USA
387.8 miles awayOutdoors
Old Dominion (tennis court)
236 Campus Dr, Warsaw, VA 22572
363 miles awayOutdoors
Mathews High School
9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA 23109, USA
399.7 miles awayOutdoors
Deltaville Community Center
17147 General Puller Hwy, Deltaville, VA 23043, USA
395.7 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
10 AM - 2 PM
mondays
5 PM - 7 PM
thursdays
5 PM - 7:30 PM
saturdays
9:30 AM - 3 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe initial lesson is design to get the player comfortable playing pickleball. Intro to: serving, returning, volleying… basic walkthrough of the rules by playing points
Lesson 2-3Continue working on the fundamentals to help the player have success playing points. Additional instruction on proper grip and footwork
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonInitial lesson starts with a discussion of the player’s pickleball goals and the reasons for booking a lesson. Usually will focus on enhancing 1-2 skills per hour. Preferably ending the lesson with 15 minutes of instructed play
Lesson 2-3Lessons are tailored to the player’s age and level and align with overall Pickleball goals… includes video analysis.
Footwork, balance, strategy and tactics, positioning,
single skill improvement: ex: 5 types of forward-hand volleys depending on ball flight, ball position, player position, opponent position 
Youth players
Working with kidsFun Lessons designed specifically for kids to have success with a paddle or racket… players start with nerf red dot balls
Working with teenagersHa….walk-through of the different strategies teens can use to put up with parents who played Pickleball (not applicable for grandparents)
What you need to bringCourt shoes and be ready to play pickleball
What I can bringPaddles and balls are available upon request
Proper court shoes are encouraged/
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!
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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