# James Bragg > James Bragg is a Pickleball coach in Escondido, California on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-james-bragg ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Former Professional Player James Bragg - Price: From $185 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 56 ratings, 20 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 150 - Years of experience: 15 Over 15 years coaching experience between tennis and pickleball helping players of all levels reach their potential. As a former top 30 PPA pro, I bring a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge to every session. A current 6.0 Dupr player with wins against top 10 players in the world. Looking for serious players that want to improve and compete. ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $240 total, $240 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $600 total, $200 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $1850 total, $185 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Villa Zosaneli, Escondido, California - Hillbilly Hideaway, Escondido, California - Private Pickleball Courts With Private Entrance, Anaheim, California - Villa Park, Orange, California - Yorba Linda, California, Yorba Linda, California - Chira Tennis Academy, Poway, California - Tennis Club Monarch Beach (Tennis Court), Dana Point, California - Ocean Beach Recreation Center, San Diego, California - Peninsula Tennis Club (Tennis Court), San Diego, California - Pico Park, San Clemente, California - Tennis Club of Vista (Tennis Court), Vista, California - Cerro de Las Posas Park (Tennis Court), San Marcos, California - Palomar College Tennis Courts (Tennis Court), San Marcos, California - Moonlight Beach Tennis Court, Encinitas, California - School on Valley Center School Road (Tennis Court), Valley Center, California - Point Loma Nazarene University (Tennis Court), San Diego, California - Golden Hill Recreation Center, San Diego, California - Escondido High School Tennis Courts (Tennis Court), Escondido, California - Orange Glen High School Tennis Courts (Tennis Court), Escondido, California - Vista High School (tennis court), Vista, California - Lawrence Welk Resort - Woodsong Court (Tennis Court), Hidden Meadows, California - S Hayden Dr (Tennis Court), Escondido, California - Lawrence Welk Resort: Lawrence Welk Dr (Tennis Court), Hidden Meadows, California - Moonlight State Beach (Tennis Court), Encinitas, California - Roosevelt Middle School Tennis Courts (Tennis Court), San Diego, California - Point Loma Community Park, San Diego, California - Brengle Terrace Park (Tennis Court), Vista, California - Palomar YMCA (Tennis Court), Escondido, California - The Santaluz Club (Tennis Court), San Diego, California - Tennis Club of Vista, Vista, California - Thibodo Park, Vista, California - Civic Center Dr (Tennis Court), San Marcos, California - Washington Park (Tennis Court), Escondido, California - Connors Park, San Marcos, California - Woodland Park Middle School (Tennis Court), San Marcos, California - Melba Bishop Recreation Center, Oceanside, California - Deer Springs Rd Tennis Court (Tennis Court), San Marcos, California - Muirlands Middle School Tennis Courts (Tennis Court), San Diego, California - Mission Hills High School (Tennis Court), San Marcos, California - La Jolla High School (Tennis Court), San Diego, California - UCSD Northview Tennis Courts (Tennis Court), California - UCSD - Thurgood Marshall College Apts (Tennis Court), San Diego, California ## Reviews > Drills + Skills + Fun = Leveled-up! One 12-hour block of lessons completed and I can now block balls from bangers, put shape on dinks, aggressively speed-up, and hold my own with much better players. Coach Bragg has given me forehand and backhand skills. Besides jokes/laughing throughout the lessons, a highlight is to play real points against a pro pickleballer! We have worked on: Dinking forehand Dinking backhand Singles play strategy Doubles strategy Presetting paddle angles Contact points Finish paddle angle Much more not on this list. I’ll book again with Coach Bragg! > From Justin, 5 out of 5 > The lesson was really great, actually. I appreciated the focused approach and how well James explained nuances of pickleball, which helped me understand my game better. Still, I think with a bit more emphasis on certain techniques, it could be even better. Anyway, I’m hopeful that future lessons will continue to sharpen my skills, and I’d say you should consider trying James if you want someone who knows their stuff. > From Jessica, 5 out of 5 > Tournament player here. I have taken lessons with several coaches over the years but taking lessons with a certified professional player was quite the change. - James focused on fundamentals even at the tournament level - gave great examples based on professional current players techniques - gave great match play advice that I applied to my game and have seen improvement > From Will, 5 out of 5 > James's lesson really stood out for his impressive demeanor, and I appreciated how he could pretty much annihilate any opponent on the court. Though, I do think a bit more practice could solidify what we covered. Still, the lesson provided good insights, and I’d consider trying him again if you're looking to sharpen your pickleball skills. > From Jessica, 5 out of 5 > The way James explained things made it really easy to follow, especially with the backhand and forehand dink techniques. Though I still need to build on what I learned, I think another lesson could really help me improve those shots. If you're looking for a straightforward and clear teaching style, you might find it worth trying James. > From Bre, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with James was quite helpful, especially his expertise and constant encouragement to hold the right positions and swings, which made a difference. I hope to have more sessions like this, I appreciate the kind guidance. James could definitely keep up the good work if you're looking to get more comfortable with your strokes. > From Mike, 5 out of 5 > Used James for tournament training. After hearing his resume I wanted to give him a try. I wasn’t disappointed. James played me in matches and drilled with me. Gave me great feedback and even came to my tournament and took notes for us to use in our practices. I recommend James if you want to improve. > From Craig, 5 out of 5 > I really appreciated how James pushes me to my limit and carefully analyzes even the smallest details, fixing things I hadn’t noticed before. His attention to detail made a big difference in my game. If you want focused and thorough coaching, James is the guy. I would argue he's the best out there. > From Matt, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-james-bragg): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/886515d4-3695-4438-aa11-1879014a2adc): 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.