Pickleball with Paul Park
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⭑5.0 (421)
😊100
💰$75 weekly lessons
I have been playing pickleball for two and a half years and coaching pickleball for a year and a half. I have coached soccer and table tennis, and I have taught Brazilian Portuguese. Prior to pickleball, I played tournament level (1600) table tennis, rec tennis, and I played and coached competitive soccer and futsal. Sports have always been a part of my life, and pickleball is the most interesting, engaging and social sport I have ever played. Now that I am deeply involved in the local pickleball community, playing recreationally and in local tournaments, coaching beginners and intermediate players, coaching the local high school team, I find that coaching enables me to give back.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Arlington, Virginia
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Happy Student Score: 100
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Years Playing: 2 years
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Given: 974 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.341 DUPR
🏅Sponsored Athlete
➕College Athlete
🏅Tournament Winner
➕Tournament Competitor
Certifications & Badges
🎓2+ Years Teaching
📝PPR Certified
Reviews
Total reviews421
Average rating
4.97
Ed G.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 39
I loved Paul’s lesson and his coaching style really stood out. The session was engaging and well-paced, making it easy to follow along and improve my game. If you’re thinking about trying pickleball sessions, Paul’s lessons are definitely worth checking out. Looking forward to more great coaching in future classes! 🎾
Lyndsey D.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 32
Super patient and met my kids were they were. It was inspiring to watch them go from limited skill to taking his feedback into action.
Carrie D.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 27
PJ is an amazing coach! I have taken over 20 lessons with him (individually and as a group), and I have gotten more than I could have ever expected out of the lessons. He’s very knowledgeable, and he explains pickleball concepts in a way that is easy to understand. He also creatively makes modifications as needed in drilling exercises and in recreational games to even out the level of play between all players. I look forward to taking additional lessons with him and continuing to increase my skills.
Richard N.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 22
I recently had the pleasure of taking a pickleball lesson, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! Paul was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to explain the rules and techniques in a way that was easy to understand. The lesson was well-structured, allowing us to progressively build our skills and confidence on the court.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, I highly recommend Paul for pickleball lessons. I can't wait to book my next session!
Brett .Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 18
Paul takes time to show you how to do what you want to learn.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:25 courts available
Ft Scott Park
2800 Fort Scott Dr, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
326.7 miles awayOutdoors
Pickleball Club of Tyson's
8528 Tyco Rd, Vienna, VA 22182, USA
315.7 miles awayIndoorsOutdoors
Hayes Park
1516 N Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
323.5 miles awayOutdoors
Lewinsville Park
1659 Chain Bridge Road
318.3 miles awayOutdoors
Turkey Thicket
1100 Michigan Avenue Northeast
328.5 miles awayOutdoors
Marcey Road Park
2722 Marcey Rd, Arlington, VA 22207, USA
322.9 miles awayOutdoors
Audrey Moore Rec Center
8100 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA
318.7 miles awayIndoorsOutdoors
Eugene Simpson Tennis Courts
495 E Duncan Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, USA
327.5 miles awayOutdoors
Virginia Highlands Park
1600 South Hayes Street
326.4 miles awayOutdoors
Walter Reed Recreation Center
2909 16th St S, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
325.1 miles awayOutdoors
Cavalier Trail Park
600 South Maple Avenue
319.9 miles awayOutdoors
James Lee Community Center
2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA
320.2 miles awayOutdoors
Jefferson Middle School
801 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
327.9 miles awayOutdoors
Thomas Jefferson Community and Fitness Center
3501 2nd Street South
324.3 miles awayOutdoors
Hogge Park
3143 County Rd 714, Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041, United States
322.4 miles awayOutdoors
Lubber Run Community Center
300 North Park Drive
323.3 miles awayOutdoors
Cherry Street Tennis Courts
201 N Cherry St, Falls Church, VA 22046, USA
320.5 miles awayOutdoors
Lee District Pickleball Courts/Franconia Park
6601 Telegraph Road
325.6 miles awayOutdoors
DTL Down the Line Annandale
4311 Ravensworth Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA
319.9 miles awayOutdoors
Glyndon Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts
372 Glyndon Street Northeast, Vienna, VA, USA
314.9 miles awayOutdoors
Seven Locks Local Park
6920 Seven Locks Rd, Cabin John, MD 20818, USA
318.9 miles awayOutdoors
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302, USA
325.9 miles awayOutdoors
Potomac Yard Tennis Courts
1901 Potomac Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, USA
327.7 miles awayOutdoors
North Hill Park Pickleball Courts
7250 Nightingale Hill Ln
327.1 miles awayOutdoors
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Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
327.9 miles awayIndoorsOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
6 AM - 11 PM
mondays
6 AM - 11 PM
tuesdays
6 AM - 11 PM
wednesdays
6 AM - 11 PM
thursdays
6 AM - 11 PM
fridays
6 AM - 11 PM
saturdays
6 AM - 11 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe begin with grip, stance, and overview of pickleball's history, the rules, the court. We go into basic paddle control and ball control. Forehand and backhand shots over the net with one bounce. We will also do forehand and backhand volleys over the net.
Lesson 11+We will hone skills such as serve, return, third shot drops and drives, dinks, resets, speed-ups, blocks, lobs, overheads. We will focus on strategy, court positioning, and shot selection. We will integrate with other players in recreational games, putting into practice the skills and strategies we have learned. Additional skills such as two hand backhand drives, counters, dinks and resets will be taught if student wants to learn the two handed backhand.
Lesson 4-10We will learn third shot options, court positioning, strategy, as well as volleys, dinking, speed-ups, lobs, overheads, resets. We will focus on transitioning from the baseline to the kitchen.
Lesson 2-3We will learn the serve and return technique, rules and basic strategy. We will emphasize simplicity and consistency.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWe will work on 3rd shot drops and drives, with games such as tug of war, 7-11, skinny singles.
Lesson 11+We will enter into local tournaments, and strive to raise our DUPR's as high as we can.
Lesson 4-10We will focus on the transition game, effectively pushing back an advancing team, and making it to the net as the serving team. Advanced skills such as ATPs, ernes, topspin dinks and drops, will be worked on.
Lesson 2-3We will play lots of skinny singles and full court singles if student wants to develop full court singles game. We will emphasize net play, drilling dinks, speed-ups, blocks, lobs, overheads. We will dive deep into strategy, stacking, court coverage.
Youth players
Working with kidsWe will use foam balls for some of the exercises. We will choose locations that contain the balls more. We will work at a slower pace depending on the pace of the child(ren).
Working with teenagersWe make it exciting and fun, integrating basic games as well as sharing YouTube videos of the top pro teenagers.
What you need to bringAthletic clothing and shoes, preferably pickleball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, or other shoes designed for a court, which support lateral movement. Bring your own paddle if you have one; otherwise, I can lend or even sell you one. Water and sun protection are recommended.
What I can bringI can provide up to 16 paddles, up to 200 pickleballs, 2 ball carts, 2 ball collecting tubes,.court targets, and one portable net. I will also have a first aid kit.
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!
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Pickleball with Paul P.⭑ 5.0 (421 reviews)