Learn Pickleball with Jj
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💰$54 weekly lessons
I don’t believe in half-measures. Whether you’re stepping onto the court for the first time or grinding to break into the elite ranks, your progress is only as strong as your execution. As a high-performance pickleball coach, my focus is simple: building disciplined, strategic players who thrive under pressure. I don’t just teach the game—I train competitors. Players who are willing to sharpen their skills, refine their mentality, and commit to the work that separates the average from the elite. I’m currently on my own journey—pushing from a 4.5-5.0 player to professional 6.0+ status. I know exactly what it takes to climb the ranks because I’m in the trenches myself. Every drill, every match, every adjustment is part of a process designed to break past plateaus and develop a game that wins. My coaching isn’t about generic advice or passive hitting sessions. It’s about strategic drilling, technical refinement, and mental toughness. You’ll learn how to dictate play, maximize shot selection, and develop a mindset that dominates under pressure. If you're serious about leveling up—whether you’re a 3.0 player aiming for 4.0, or a 4.5 trying to break into tournament play—this is where your transformation starts. No fluff. No shortcuts. Just high-level execution.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Scottsdale, Arizona
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Happy Student Score: 93
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 5 lessons
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:26 courts available
Scottsdale Community College
9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, USA
1652 miles awayOutdoors
Mountain View Private Court
1232 N 22nd St, Mesa, AZ, USA
1648.7 miles awayOutdoors
Heritage Village
8216 East Del Cuarzo Drive
1651.4 miles awayOutdoors
Scottsdale Community College Fitness Center
Scottsdale Community College, East Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
1653.6 miles awayOutdoors
Gilbert Private Pickleball Court
N Higley Rd & E Redfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA
1647.7 miles awayOutdoors
The Picklr Scottsdale
9190 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, United States
1651.1 miles awayIndoors
Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort (tennis court)
5401 N. Scottsdale Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85250
1654 miles awayOutdoors
Private Court - Jason Joseph
6608 North Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, AZ, USA
1654 miles awayOutdoors
Scottsdale Camelback Resort (tennis court)
6302 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85251
1655.4 miles awayOutdoors
Saguaro High School (tennis court)
6250 N 82nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
1652.7 miles awayOutdoors
Mountain View Park (tennis court)
9401 N 87th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
1650.8 miles awayOutdoors
Commanche Park (tennis court)
7698 N Via de Los Ninos, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
1651.7 miles awayOutdoors
Chestnut Park (tennis court)
8499 E Hazelwood St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
1652.9 miles awayOutdoors
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain (tennis court)
5700 East McDonald Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85253
1655.6 miles awayOutdoors
Ashler Hills Park
20199 North 74th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, United States
1652.6 miles awayOutdoors
Scottsdale Conference Resort (tennis court)
7700 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
1652.6 miles awayOutdoors
Mountain Shadow Tennis Club (tennis court)
5641 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
1655.4 miles awayOutdoors
Gainey Ranch Estate Club (tennis court)
7720 Gainey Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
1651.7 miles awayOutdoors
Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort (tennis court)
6160 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
1653.7 miles awayOutdoors
Hotel Waterfront Ivy (tennis court)
7445 East Chaparral Road, Phoenix, AZ 85250
1653.9 miles awayOutdoors
Indian Bend Park - Tempe (tennis court)
N Miller Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
1654.5 miles awayOutdoors
Trent Terry - Private Court
8311 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA
1651.8 miles awayOutdoors
Paiute Park (tennis court)
3100 N 66th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
1655.6 miles awayOutdoors
Indian School Park Tennis Center (tennis court)
4289 N Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
1653.6 miles awayOutdoors
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch (tennis court)
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
1652.2 miles awayOutdoors
Scottsdale Private Court
N Granite Reef Rd & E Citrus Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
1652.3 miles awayOutdoors
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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 lessonThis first session is all about building a strong foundation—not just in mechanics, but in mindset and movement.
- Assess your current skill level – How you move, hit, and react on the court.
- Grip, stance, and footwork fundamentals – These small details separate the average from the elite.
- Dinking & soft game introduction – Learn control before power.
- Court positioning & shot selection basics – Where you stand and how you set up points matters.
- Game-play integration – End with controlled play to apply what you’ve learned in a real setting.
Expectation: You’ll leave understanding the core mechanics and a strategic approach to progression.
Lesson 11+At this stage, we transition from structured skill-building to advanced refinement and competitive edge.
- Customized training based on your strengths & weaknesses.
- Mastering advanced shot selection – ATPs, Ernes, speed-ups.
- Becoming a dominant net player – controlling the kitchen line.
- Tournament prep – pressure drills, fatigue management, and endurance training.
- Mental resilience – sharpening competitive focus under high-stakes scenarios.
Expectation: By this point, you should be competing at a 4.0+ level, with the mindset and skills to consistently improve and push towards advanced play.
Your journey to elite starts here.
Lesson 4-10This is where you level up from beginner to competitive player.
- Mastering resets & counters – Handling fast-paced shots with soft hands.
- Developing a high-level third-shot strategy – Drop vs. drive decisions.
- Applying pressure & dictating tempo – Learn when to attack, reset, and extend rallies.
- Doubles positioning & team synergy – Covering the court effectively.
- Handling fast exchanges at the net – Reaction time, paddle angle control, and block volleys.
- Strengthening mental composure – Staying sharp under pressure and winning long rallies.
- Match strategy & structured gameplay – Applying drills into full-game scenarios.
Expectation: You’ll develop match-ready skills that allow you to compete at a 3.5+ level confidently.
Lesson 2-3Now that you have the fundamentals, we refine execution and start layering in strategy
- Drilling with intention – Mastering dinks, volleys, and third-shot drops.
- Shot consistency – Ball control drills to minimize unforced errors.
- Transitioning to the net – Footwork, patience, and how to win points at the kitchen.
- Reading opponents – Recognizing patterns and dictating play instead of reacting.
- Serving & return depth – Using serve/return to set up control of the rally.
Expectation: You’ll start playing smarter, not just harder—learning placement, patience, and pressure.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonThis isn’t a beginner’s lesson—we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to refining high-level execution.
- Skill & Tactical Evaluation – Identifying strengths, weaknesses, and tactical gaps.
- Precision Dinking & Fast Hands – Testing reaction time and soft game consistency.
- Third-Shot Strategy Breakdown – Drop, drive, and hybrid options based on opponent tendencies.
- Pattern Recognition & Shot Selection – How to dictate tempo instead of reacting.
- Strategic Play Session – Applying adjustments in real-time competitive play.
Expectation: You’ll leave knowing exactly what’s holding you back from the next level and with a custom roadmap for improvement.
Lesson 11+At this stage, you’re not just refining skills—you’re shaping an elite, tournament-ready mindset and game style.
- Personalized Game Analysis & Adjustments – Fine-tuning your unique strengths to maximize effectiveness.
- Mastering Offensive Pressure & Shot Sequences – Creating high-percentage attacks that force errors.
- Defensive Precision & Adaptability – Neutralizing aggressive opponents with elite resets & counterpunches.
- Pattern Recognition & Opponent Exploitation – Learning to read player tendencies and dismantle their game plan.
- Advanced Tournament Simulation & Strategy Execution – Practicing high-intensity, pressure-based drills to sharpen competitive edge.
- Mental & Emotional Conditioning – Developing the resilience, discipline, and focus needed for elite-level play.
Expectation: You’ll be competing at a 5.0+ level with the confidence, discipline, and technical execution to win high-stakes matches against top-tier opponents.
Lesson 4-10Here’s where we turn solid skills into dominant execution.
- Mastering Speed-Ups & Counter-Attacks – Controlling offensive tempo and learning to neutralize aggressive players.
- Deceptive Shot Placement & Misdirection – Disguising your attacks, wrong-footing opponents, and forcing errors.
- Ernes, ATPs & Advanced Shot Creation – Expanding your offensive arsenal.
- Handling Pressure in High-Stakes Play – Developing mental composure for tournament success.
- Custom Strategy Based on Play Style – Playing to your natural strengths while eliminating weaknesses.
- Elite Match Play Simulation & Tactical Adjustments – Learning to win against different playing styles.
Expectation: You’ll be battle-ready for competitive tournaments with an elite, aggressive, and disciplined game.
Lesson 2-3Now that we’ve diagnosed your game, we lock in high-level fundamentals and start creating weapons.
- Elite-Level Dinking & Net Control – Learning to attack from the soft game instead of just sustaining.
- Reset Mastery – Handling fast exchanges, defending from midcourt, and transitioning forward under pressure.
- Advanced Third-Shot Decision-Making – Identifying when to drop, drive, or mix it up for max pressure.
- Doubles Court Awareness & Positioning Adjustments – Minimizing vulnerabilities and maximizing control.
Expectation: You’ll start sharpening your decision-making while reinforcing a consistent, aggressive, and intentional playstyle.
Youth players
Working with kidsCoaching kids is about making the game fun, engaging, and movement-focused while laying down the core fundamentals they’ll need as they develop. I keep lessons high-energy and interactive, using drills that feel like games while subtly reinforcing footwork, hand-eye coordination, and shot control.
- Fun-Based Drills – Target games, reaction drills, and movement challenges keep them engaged.
- Building Confidence Early – Encouraging success so they associate pickleball with enjoyment and growth.
- Simplified Technique – Focus on basic grips, swing paths, and shot consistency without overloading them.
- Short, High-Intensity Sessions – Keeping drills fast-paced and age-appropriate to match their attention span.
The Goal: Kids leave the session excited, confident, and eager to play more.
Working with teenagersTeen players have the potential to develop quickly, but they need structured, competitive training that also keeps them engaged. My approach blends technical refinement, strategy, and athletic development to push them toward a high-level game.
- Advanced Footwork & Positioning – Teaching them how to move efficiently and set up dominant shot selection.
- Shot Variety & Tactical Training – Developing a balanced offensive and defensive game plan.
- Competitive Drills & Match Play – Simulating real tournament situations and high-pressure play.
- Mental Toughness & Composure – Teaching focus, resilience, and how to stay composed in tough matches.
The Goal: Teens finish training stronger, smarter, and more confident in their ability to compete at a high level.
What you need to bring- Paddle – Bring your own unless testing a loaner.
- Court Shoes – Proper pickleball/tennis shoes (no running shoes).
- Athletic Clothing – Moisture-wicking, breathable attire for comfort.
- Water/Electrolytes – Stay hydrated, especially in hot conditions.
- Sunscreen & Cooling Towels – Essential for outdoor sessions in the Arizona heat.
- Notebook (Optional) – For taking notes on key takeaways.
Mindset for Success:
Listen & Execute – Be coachable and apply feedback.
Work Hard – Expect high-intensity drills focused on growth.
Compete with Purpose – Bring focus, drive, and a willingness to be challenged.
What I can bring- GoPro Recording – Full session recording; access by signing up for your email newsletter.
- Pickleballs – high-quality balls (Dura Fast 40, Franklin X-40) for realistic gameplay.
- Loaner Paddles – For those who forget or want to test different models.
- Agility & Training Gear – Cones, ladders, resistance bands for footwork & endurance drills.
- Target Cones/Markers – For precision drills (dinks, drop shots, drives).
** Bluetooth Speaker (Optional) – Light music for warm-ups & energy setting **
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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!
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