Pickleball with Rick Allard
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⭑5.0 (20)
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💰$56 weekly lessons
I’ve been coaching across private and public schools, as well as club travel organizations, since I was 16, with experience spanning my twenties, thirties, forties, and beyond. I've coached every major sport, winning numerous championships and preparing students for collegiate and even professional careers. My approach involves discussing each student’s goals, setting up a tailored workout routine and evaluation based on USAPA standards, and then crafting lessons that address both their skills and strategic understanding of the game.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Leander, Texas
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Happy Student Score: 93
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 61 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.4 DUPR
➕College Coach
➕Tournament Competitor
Certifications & Badges
🎓10+ Years Teaching
Reviews
Total reviews20
Average rating
5.0
Courtney H.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 21
Our family had a great first lesson with Rick!!
JODY R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
Rick’s got the skills, sharp and quick,
Teaching moves that truly stick.
With feedback clear and cool finesse,
He helps us play our very best.
Brenda M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 2
Rick was great!!! Awesome lesson!
Jan G.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
Rick did a great job introducing us to pickleball! It was a great time and we can’t wait to get back out there!!
Maggie Prather
Lessons taken: 1
Rick makes a good coach because he understands the mechanics of the game, can identify problem areas, and reteach the correct skills needed in isolated formats so that the skill required is rebuilt for more productive play. He devises pertinent drills that convert the necessary skills into cognitive retention for ongoing success. As a player, he continually works on his own game, learning new shots and strategies in an effort to perfect them in gameplay. Ultimately, he is able to transfers this personal endeavor into the skill break down required for coaching. Rick has a very outgoing personality and connects in a friendly manner with all people. They immediately feel comfortable and this allows for an easy coaching connection and learning curve for the individual. He is very competitive and works toward high standards from those with whom he interacts. In all aspects of coaching, he gives 110 percent of his energy, insights and expertise.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:8 courts available
Private Pickleball Court
1001 Hill Dr, Leander, TX 78641, USA
1061.8 miles awayOutdoors
Scenic Georgetown Pickleball Court
380 River Chase Blvd, Georgetown, TX 78628, USA
1047.3 miles awayOutdoors
Lakeside Pickleball
14407 Geronimo St, Leander, TX 78641, USA
1065.1 miles awayOutdoors
SW Williamson Co Park
3005 County Road 175
1053.4 miles awayOutdoors
Veterans Memorial Park
2525 W New Hope Dr, Leander, TX 78641, USA
1060.1 miles awayOutdoors
Nameless Saloon
23296 Nameless Road
1062.6 miles awayOutdoors
Southwest Williamson County Park
3005 County Road 175, Leander, TX, USA
1054.1 miles awayOutdoors
Top Shot Pickleball
840 North Vista Ridge Boulevard, Cedar Park, Texas 78613, USA
1056.2 miles awayIndoors
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 - 6 PM
mondays
7:30 AM - 4 PM
tuesdays
7:30 AM - 4 PM
wednesdays
7:30 AM - 4 PM
thursdays
7:30 AM - 4 PM
fridays
7 AM - 2 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 5 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWell the very first lesson depending on player experience. We can work on most every shot selection that you will need to take during a typical game and then I will send you your results of your skill levels. Or we can work through all of the situations with strategy and repetition.
Lesson 11+If you were the serious competitor and we have more than 10 lessons, now it's about drilling and challenging yourself and putting you in situations where your footwork and your court positioning is most important.
Lesson 4-10If we get to more than three lessons we would want to refine your consistency your footwork and your strategy.
Lesson 2-3We can then continuously work on your weakest parts of the game to strengthen them and refresh some of the areas that you are best at. We should especially work on the three shots being the serve the return and third shot selection whether it's a drop or a drive.
What you need to bring If we are going to be working out doors and it is a hot day of course sunscreen or a visor and plenty of liquids and potentially a few healthy snacks or a good idea to bring. Your favorite paddle and if you have a specific ball you would like to hit around but I will bring several really good quality outdoor balls and if it is indoors I will bring all of the indoor balls.
What I can bring If a paddle is needed upon request I will bring that for the client or clients. I will bring all of the pickleball balls that are needed and make sure that we have a place to practice uninterrupted.
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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