Pickleball with Shamim Niazi
I play pickleball for the love of the game — finding joy in every dimension it offers, from competition and fitness to connection and community. I’ve been immersed in the world of pickleball since 2021, developing my game to a 5.0+ level and coaching players across different skill levels and backgrounds. As a certified pickleball coach, I have worked with various organizations and clubs, helping new and experienced players sharpen their skills, develop strategic thinking, and enjoy the game’s fast-growing culture. My coaching style blends fundamentals with the creative freedom that makes pickleball both accessible and endlessly fun. By profession, I am an environmental scientist and international development expert with over 15 years of global experience in sustainability, climate resilience, and resource management. Off the court, I am a parent of three wonderful kids, and we call Annandale, VA our home — where pickleball has become part of our family’s rhythm of life. I also write about pickleball, sports culture, and the deeper meaning of athletic pursuit. My recent publications on Medium explore the spirit of the game and the origins of greatness in sports: • Do You Know Pickleball? — Read Here • Where Athletic Greatness Begins — Read Here For me, pickleball is not just a sport — it’s a movement, a mindset, and a growing community I’m grateful to be part of.
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:Centreville, VA, USA
307.6 miles away8100 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA
318.7 miles away4743 Guinea Rd, Long Branch, VA 22032
316.6 miles away6100 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA 22152
318.4 miles away3401 Hemlock Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042
318.6 miles away8100 Guinevere Dr, Woodburn, VA 22003
318 miles away9534 Orion Ct, Burke, VA 22015
316.7 miles away8600 Bridle Wood Dr, Burke, VA 22152
318.5 miles away5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
314.6 miles away9525 Main St, Long Branch, VA 22032
315.5 miles away5101 Southampton Dr, Wakefield, VA 22003
317.8 miles away6512 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke, VA 22015, United States
317.3 miles away4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003
319.3 miles away8100 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA
318.7 miles away7400 Highland St, Springfield, VA 22150
320.5 miles away9100 Burnetta Dr, Wakefield, VA 22003
316.8 miles away8515 Tobin Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031
317.1 miles away6001 Burke Commons Rd, Burke, VA 22015
315.5 miles away9200 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015
316.8 miles awayAvailability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.Frequently asked questions
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