Pickleball with Coach James Lucia
⭑5.0 (6)
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💰$38 weekly lessons
Hello, My name is Jimmy, and I love pickleball! I’ve been playing for 8 years and have played somewhat professionally until my age said I’d fit better as a coach! Now I coach pickleballers of all ages how to dink, volley, serve and more! My personal goal is not just teach the game but to elevate ability, both natural and learned. So, if you need someone to observe your holes and adjust and refine technique, I’d love to take you where you want to go in the world of pickleball!
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Teaches: Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: French Valley, California
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Happy Student Score: 96
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 6 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.5 DUPR
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Reviews
Total reviews6
Average rating
5.0
Cassie S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
James is a great coach! He taught me all the fundamentals of the game and made it fun while doing so. I would highly recommend him for your lessons!
Julie
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 44
I’m a regular of Jimmy’s. He is just so patient and was glad to teach my kids and I how to properly play pickleball. I’m sure we came as a complete mess but he really saw the natural talent the kids had and focused on growing that into technique. Now my daughter wants to continue training and seek it in a professional way by competing in college. Thanks, Jimmy!!!
Nicholas
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 35
Coach Jimmy is really good with teens. He talks to you like a person and really makes sure you understand the game. Don’t let him fool you though. He may seem laid back but he plays pickleball every time to win. Even in a practice setting. Having a coach like that pushes me to want to get better
Johnny
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 14
We both competed against each other, and I thought I was better at the game because I’m younger, faster, and more agile. That being said, I realized I would burn out fast, and his consistency is why he would repeatedly beat me. So finally I approached him and asked him to coach me. Literally the best decision I ever made, because he was critical in an encouraging way to help me see how competitors see me. He could point out how I was rolling and dropping my shoulder to serve, and said I needed to serve without ever having my arm and shoulder be in pain. He retrained me from the ground up in serving and my game completely changed and all for the better.
Meadow and Hannah
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 12
We’re sisters and just getting to know the game. It’s very fun and Jimmy the coach makes it a lot of fun. We’re getting better too.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:12 courts available
Alderwood Park
28796-28622 Baxter Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA
1927.8 miles awayOutdoors
Margarita Community Park
29119 Margarita Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA
1929.7 miles awayOutdoors
Murrieta Mesa High School (tennis court)
24801 Monroe Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1931.1 miles awayOutdoors
Murrieta Tennis Club (tennis court)
39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta, CA 92563
1929 miles awayOutdoors
Chaparral High School (tennis court)
27215 Nicolas Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
1929.2 miles awayOutdoors
Vista Murrieta High School (tennis court)
28251 Clinton Keith Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563
1928.5 miles awayOutdoors
Colony Country Club (tennis court)
40603 Colony Drive, Murrieta, CA 92562
1930.9 miles awayOutdoors
Four Seasons Lodge Recreation Center (tennis court)
29750 Willows St, Temecula, CA 92591
1928.4 miles awayOutdoors
Ronald Reagan Sports Park
30875 Rancho Vista Rd, Temecula, CA 92592, United States
1929 miles awayOutdoors
Town Center Park (tennis court)
41810 Juniper Street, Murrieta, CA 92562
1932 miles awayOutdoors
California Oaks Sports Park (tennis court)
40600 California Oaks Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
1931 miles awayOutdoors
Murrieta Valley High School (tennis court)
42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta, CA 92562
1932.7 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 lessonFirst lesson will be learning the basics and rules. While rules can be specific, they are generally easy to follow and ensure a proper game of pickleball is played.
Lesson 11+By the time we reach lesson 11 plus, the point of lessons would be to identify real skill and talent and to increase talent by learning dinking, serving, and targeting technique.
Lesson 4-10This is now where a level of competitiveness will reveal itself. We’ll focus on short game, utilizing the kitchen section and honing in on serving, doubles positions, and what competition will really be like.
Lesson 2-3These lessons will be used to become familiar and comfortable with the game. So it will be matches followed up with real time feedback and overviews after each match to first address what went well and what needs improvement then leads into self reflection by student and identifying areas of opportunity.
Youth players
Working with kidsI teach kids the same way but the most important is getting them comfortable on the court and having the ability to volley, which is to serve back and forth over and over again.
Working with teenagersTeenagers need to be engaged in a fun way. This means playing in teams, and showing them that a hobby can be both fun but also can reveal real skill.
What you need to bringEach session can be solo or group training, but I will say it’s way more fun to learn in a group setting. Plus you’ll have a built in group of players to play practice with.
What I can bringI have enough equipment to do a doubles vs match. That means all the paddles and balls.
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!
JL
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