Pickleball with Coach Jaronn Watkins
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💰$50 weekly lessons
I’m a pro basketball skills trainer with 14 years of experience, and I’ve been playing pickleball for the past three years, currently ranking as a 4.5 player. My focus is on teaching the fundamentals and strategic play, drawing from my background in basketball to enhance my coaching. Having played pro basketball overseas, I bring a unique perspective to my training, helping players excel in both sports!
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Chicago, Illinois
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Happy Student Score: 90
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Years Playing: 2 years
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Given: 5 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.5 DUPR
🏅Tournament Winner
➕I just want to show people, with drilling it's not about trying to go pro, it's more about when you go out and play you can be competitive
Certifications & Badges
📝PPR Certified
Reviews
Total reviews4
Average rating
5.0
Jeff K.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1
Jaronn was excellent. He taught me about court position and helped me with my backhand.
Shirley RP
Lessons taken: 1
Jaronn is an excellent instructor and coach. He understands the fundamentals of the game very well and is able to communicate clearly. His disposition is good. He is kind and friendly. He’s an excellent player of the game and he makes learning new skills fun.
Sarah M.
Lessons taken: 1
Jaronn is a very knowledgeable and caring coach. He gives specific instruction so you really know what to work on. He’s a very impressive player as well.
Bill C
Lessons taken: 1
Jarron is an excellent teacher. He explains both technique and strategy.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:10 courts available
SPF Chicago
2121 N Clybourn Ave Building 1, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
278.1 miles awayIndoorsOutdoors
Frog Pickleball
1470 S Wolf Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
295.3 miles awayIndoors
Toss and Spin
3650 N Recreation Dr, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
278.2 miles awayOutdoors
Lawler Park
Lawler Park, 10040 Lavergne Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
286.8 miles awayOutdoors
Lovelace Park
Gross Point Rd & Thayer St, Evanston, IL 60201, United States
285.8 miles awayOutdoors
Pickleball Courts in the Woods (SWP)
2999 Deerfield Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015, United States
296.9 miles awayOutdoors
Chandler-Newberger Community Center
Chandler-Newberger Recreation, 1028 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
283.8 miles awayIndoors
Oakton Pickleball Courts
4701 Oakton Street
285.2 miles awayOutdoors
Chippewa Park
211 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL, USA
293.6 miles awayOutdoors
Cunliff Park (tennis court)
540 Echo Lane, Glenview, IL 60025
287.6 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
9 AM - 5 PM
fridays
9 AM - 5 PM
saturdays
9 AM - 5 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonMaking sure they know the proper stance and paddle position. Understanding the rules of the sport and how the sport should be played.
Lesson 11+Putting the pieces of serving, 3rd shot drop or drive, and working there way to the net. For getting the ball served to them. Making sure they can return the serve and try to get to the net. To keep the other team back, and for the serving team working there way to the net.
Lesson 4-10Working on blocks at the kitchen line, and making sure they are not swinging at the ball. Working on drop shots,
Lesson 2-3Working on the mechanics of dinking strokes, and baseline and transition strokes. Understanding how to serve.
What you need to bringBring a paddle
What I can bringI have balls to hit
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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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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