Learn Pickleball with Phil
⭑5.0 (8)
😊100
💰$75 weekly lessons
Group Rate! Get 1 on 1 training or bring up to 3 students for same fee. USA Pickleball Champion Member #9173745 USAP Ambassador (background check clear). Fully Insured. Get premium training for recreation, competition or league play. I help newbies, improvers, pairs & teams make it to the next level. For a supportive & fun training environment...book with me today! See lesson plans in this app for your level of play. You can see me play at my home court, Jimmy Moore Park. However, we will train at a less busy court near you.
Background checked
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
😊100 Happy student score
✏️Provides lesson summaries
🏅Experienced Player
📝PPR Certified
🔥34 Lessons
⭐️I'm Captain/Coach of "Backhanded Compliment" a Florida League team.
As a player, I'm rated:
🏓 3.26DUPR
Reviews
Total reviews8
Average rating
5.0
Gabriel M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 20
Great coach loved it. I’m already learning a lot.looking forward to next session
Kathy M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9
Phil has an amazing passion for Pickleball that he brings to his lessons. He provided tips and tricks to make you a better player. He also introduces you to many new games which focus on drills which makes drill work fun!
Kathy M
Phil Harley
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 100
I am not a natural athlete. Every skill I have gained came from study & sweat it out on the court. This makes me your best choice for your coach than a gifted & talented person. I only know how to deliver step by step results because I had to learn the meticulous & slow way. Showing up is the first step to win at anything in life. "Drill, baby drill" is my PB motto. Show up, sweat & smile. P.S. If drilling is not fun...you are NOT doing it right. PHH ><>
Caleb L.
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 6
Caleb L. (far left in team pic)
Phil is an excellent teacher! He is patient and understanding but also teaches in a way where it is easy to understand. 5/5 stars!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:10 courts available
Jimmy Moore Park Tennis Complex (tennis court)
2801 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
829 miles awayOutdoors
Fred Lee park (tennis court)
895 Emerson Drive NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907
836.5 miles awayOutdoors
Tavistock Dual Purpose Courts
5950 Tavistock Drive, Melbourne, FL, USA
819.1 miles awayOutdoors
Bryant Adams Park (tennis court)
2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904
832.3 miles awayOutdoors
Suntree Country Club
300 Country Club Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940, United States
821.8 miles awayOutdoors
Viera Regional Park (tennis court)
2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL 32940
819.7 miles awayOutdoors
Millbrook Twin Courts
7700 Millbrook Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
821.4 miles awayOutdoors
Heritage Isle Club (tennis court)
3039 Le Conte St, Viera West, FL 32940
820.2 miles awayOutdoors
Rockledge Country Club
1591 S Fiske Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955, United States
813.7 miles awayOutdoors
The Timbers
2213 Antarus Drive Northwest, Palm Bay, FL, USA
835.4 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.mondays
9 AM - 12 PM6 PM - 8 PM
tuesdays
9 AM - 1 PM6 PM - 8 PM
wednesdays
9 AM - 1 PM6 PM - 8 PM
thursdays
9 AM - 1 PM6 PM - 8 PM
saturdays
9 AM - 5 PM6 PM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonBeginner:
Grip, dink, basic serve, block, play & laugh. Work on forehand, lift, follow thru, backhand & some blocks. Learn all rules of play (I provide a printed guide), keep score, kitchen rules, Look for the "Gap" call out balls correctly & accurately. Smile & sweat! Fee covers 1 on 1 or up to 3 players.
Lesson 11+Serve placement, return placement, reduce errors, careful vs. speed up, read the ball, read the opponents, make them run, Stay back? Go up? Go back again? Winning strategies, avoid causing popups, backhand blocks at net, become tattoo resistant (reduce body shots) Serve low & slow, low & fast, low & deep. Choose correct target on every drive & putaway.
Lesson 4-101 on 1 fun drills/games, doubles drills/games, 3 player drills/games. My fee covers 1 on 1 & up to 3 additional players. We will have fun & develop skills. Play 7/11 game, 5/5/2 game, Dinky Game, Serve 10 game, Laundry Basket game, Cooperative Volley Game
Lesson 2-3Imrove your serve. Reduce errors. Court safety. Putaways. Basic dinking & driving. Pairing: Court communication. Deep lob recovery. When/how to lob, When to stay back? Go up?
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonThe following is for players between 2.5 and 3.5 skill levels. Topspin development, 3rd shot drop, resets, forehand drive. Earn the NVZ line. 7/11 game. Serve consistency vs accuracy. Respect the X. Effective pairing. Disarm bangers. Putaway strategies.
Lesson 11+Error reduction. Speed ups. Fakes. Develop an alternative serve. Form & posture. Full body play. Backhand push/block/bunt. Tattoo-proof yourself. Backhand & forehand roll & pop. Full stacking.
Lesson 4-10Dinking game to 11. Serve/Return/3rd shot drop game. Backhand drive. Tune your topspin. Net saves. Ernie & ATP practice. Staggered pairing. Getting Lobs. Switch. Communication game.
Lesson 2-3Serve 10 in. Careful deep return. When to 3rd shot drop or drive. Reset from anywhere on court. 5/5/2 Error Reduction game. Skinny Singles to 7. Backhand Volley NVZ game. 4th shot placement. Lob accuracy. Mini-lob. Putaway lobs.
Youth players
Working with kidsKids lesson: 5 - 10 minutes structured "play" then a break. Next play a fun game such as: "baseball" with them. Child stands at corner of court and hit underhand pitches. The "batter" gets score __ out of 10.
Gentle slow net dinking. Giant high serve game. Forehand hit the net line game. Hit net...score! Hit net line 2 points! Barely over net to me 3 points!
Dinky game in kitchen. How to grip paddle. How to flip feet stance & do a backhand. One step scoop up game. Two bounce allowed game. Laugh & play. Take 5 minute breaks. Wait for child to restart. Crazy balls game. (10 consecutive balls sent to player...1 bounce & hit as many as possible. Score is __out of 10.
Serving game. Player serves 10. Score is __ out of 10.
Lob game. Everything goes up!
My fee covers 1 on 1 or up to 3 players.
Working with teenagersPlay shorter games (to 7) take breaks more often. Mini-pickleball game to 7 rotating players clockwise. Serving game. Returning game. 7/11 game. 10 Lobs game. Laundry basket basketball game. Learn official rules while laughing & playing. My fee covers 1 on 1 or up to 3 players.
What you need to bringDrinking water, baseball style hat, glasses, paddle (if you have one) court shoes, small towel.
What I can bringI have extra paddles for up to 3 players. I bring a ball caddy, 20 quality balls, a ball collection tube, a few pairs of safety glasses & sunglasses. I bring some targets for skill building games.
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 Phil Harley⭑ 5.0 (8 reviews)