Pickleball with Tom Van
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⭑5.0 (25)
😊95
💰$79 weekly lessons
Hi there, I'm Tom, a dedicated IPTPA Level 1 certified Pickleball instructor with a strong foundation in the sport, backed by 2 years of playing experience. Having triumphed in Round Robin events at Tustin Pickleball, I bring over two decades of tennis expertise, infusing a unique perspective into pickleball coaching. Finished with the gold at recent CAPA event at Los Cab Club. Passionate about nurturing skills in a fun and enjoyable manner, I'm committed to helping players of all levels excel on the court. Let's get out there and have some fun while learning!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Huntington Beach, California
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Happy Student Score: 95
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Years Playing: 2 years
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Given: 41 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.868 DUPR
🏅Tournament Winner
➕Tournament Competitor
➕ITPTA Certified Instructor including insurance coverage for injuries
Certifications & Badges
📝IPTPA Certified
Reviews
Total reviews25
Average rating
5.0
Shawna Y.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 16
Tom has been great at reinforcing the basic skills we need as new players. We get consistent feedback that helps us improve and stay motivated to continue our game.
Elizabeth L.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6
Tom is a great instructor. Very good at running drills and explaining the mechanics. Also an all around awesome guy.
Jeffrey T.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5
Tom communicated well and was very detailed with his suggestions. He was a phenomenal coach and highlighted the most important things to focus on at my current level
Eric Y.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3
Excellent instructor. Enjoyed his lesson.
Jesse N.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1
Tom was very thorough and takes his time to explain everything and their purpose, not just drills. He also took the time to figure out where I can improve and then worked with me on making sure I learned the correct way of doing them. Would highly recommend!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:8 courts available
Pickleball Xscape
6791 Canterbury Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
1969.2 miles awayIndoors
Villa Park
3046 E Meadow Grove Rd, Orange, CA 92867, USA
1956.8 miles awayOutdoors
La Mirada Recreational Park
13701 Adelfa Dr, La Mirada, CA 90638, USA
1964.7 miles awayOutdoors
Brenner Park
7401 Ridgeway Dr, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA
1967 miles awayOutdoors
Arnold Cypress Park
8611 Watson St, Cypress, CA 90630, USA
1968.2 miles awayOutdoors
Twila Reid Park
3100 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804, USA
1966.4 miles awayOutdoors
La Mirada City Gardenhill Park (tennis court)
14435 Gardenhill Drive, La Mirada, CA 90638
1965.5 miles awayOutdoors
Leffingwell Ranch Park
10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier, CA 90603, USA
1963.1 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.sundays
6 AM - 9 PM
mondays
6 AM - 11 PM
tuesdays
6 AM - 11 PM
wednesdays
6 AM - 10 AM12 PM - 3 PM
thursdays
6 AM - 10 AM12 PM - 9 PM
fridays
6 AM - 10 AM1 PM - 9 PM
saturdays
6 AM - 9 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonUnderstanding basic rules and introduction to dinking.
Lesson 11+Learning how to stack, aggressive dinking, roll volleys, and advanced game strategy.
Lesson 4-10Introduction to volleying, drops shots, topspin, slice, overheads, resets and counter attacking.
Lesson 2-3Learning the fundamentals of serving, receiving and court positioning.
What you need to bringBring your pickleball paddle along with tennis shoes, a hat and some water to hydrate.
What I can bringA paddle can be provided for this lesson if needed. Balls and training equipment will be provided.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
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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Pickleball with Tom V.⭑ 5.0 (25 reviews)