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Palisades Park (Tennis Court)Pickleball Venue in Orangevale, CA

4.9(99 coach reviews)
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1 coach•From $91 per lesson
Palisades Park (Tennis Court) - Pickleball venue🏓Orangevale, CA

Outdoor pickleball court in Orangevale

Courts
2
Setting
Outdoor
open-air
Parking
On-site
Public parking available at the park; do not block fire lanes or driveways per district policies.

1 pickleball coach at Palisades Park (Tennis Court)

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About James

National Medalist and active 5.0+ tournament player. PPR and DUPR certified allowing me to issue provisional DUPR ratings. Authorized DUPR Corporate Coach and TNA Master Instructor . I’m also the Head Pickleball Pro at The PICKLR a state of the art indoor training facility in Rancho Cordova. Founder, Side Out Coffee — The Official Coffee of Pickleball COO, OLYMPUS Pickleball Last year I competed in the USA Pickleball National Championships in Mesa, AZ earning a silver medal in mixed 5.0 as well as the MLP National Championship in Fenton, MO. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends but also teaching pickleball and growing the passion for the sport. I genuinely enjoy watching people improve and being able to have a positive impact on their life. It would be an honor to be able to assist you in your pickleball journey.

What students say...

"James has a lot of experience and really knows his stuff, which comes through in how he supports you throughout the lesson. He’s positive and his encouragement definitely keeps you motivated. He gave me great insight to the game and to areas where my form could improve. I’m confident I’ll get better with more lessons and practice. I’ll definitely work with him again to continue to improve specific skills.

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James
From$91per lesson

James

Bio: National Medalist and active 5.0+ tournament player. PPR and DUPR certified allowing me to issue provisional DUPR ratings. Authorized DUPR Corporate Coach and TNA Master Instructor . I’m also the Head Pickleball Pro at The PICKLR a state of the art indoor training facility in Rancho Cordova. Founder, Side Out Coffee — The Official Coffee of Pickleball COO, OLYMPUS Pickleball Last year I competed in the USA Pickleball National Championships in Mesa, AZ earning a silver medal in mixed 5.0 as well as the MLP National Championship in Fenton, MO. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends but also teaching pickleball and growing the passion for the sport. I genuinely enjoy watching people improve and being able to have a positive impact on their life. It would be an honor to be able to assist you in your pickleball journey.
4.9
235 Lessons given
4.9
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
PPR Certified
National Medalist
💰$91 for weekly lessons
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About Palisades Park (Tennis Court)

Palisades Park in Orangevale, CA offers 2 free outdoor hard courts converted from tennis for public pickleball play near Lake Natoma.

When to come
A steady-traffic venue. Lessons book up fastest on weekday evenings and weekend mornings.
Amenities
  • Parking: Public parking available at the park; do not block fire lanes or driveways per district policies.
  • Outdoor facility

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Where you'll play

9601 Lake Natoma Drive, Orangevale, CA 95662

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Lessons at Palisades Park (Tennis Court), explained

Lessons at Palisades Park (Tennis Court) start at $91 per lesson. The exact price depends on the coach, the session length, and whether you book solo or split a group lesson with friends — and your first lesson is always free.

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Reviews for coaches at Palisades Park (Tennis Court)

4.9(99 coach reviews)
Stacey M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
James has a lot of experience and really knows his stuff, which comes through in how he supports you throughout the lesson. He’s positive and his encouragement definitely keeps you motivated. He gave me great insight to the game and to areas where my form could improve. I’m confident I’ll get better with more lessons and practice. I’ll definitely work with him again to continue to improve specific skills.
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Phyllis B.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
What I enjoyed most was how clear and well-structured the lesson was. James made the session very good and easy to follow. His approach helped me focus on key skills and stay motivated throughout. I definitely recommend trying his lessons if you want to improve your pickleball game while having a positive experience on the court. Give it a shot! 🙂
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Kiran K.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 49•Verified ✓
Best pickleball coach in Sacramento! Incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about the game. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, his coaching style makes learning fun and effective. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to take their game to the next level!
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Phyllis B.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
What energized me was how James carefully assessed my game and pointed out easy-to-follow adjustments. After only a few lessons, my playing partners have noticed my improvement. His clear feedback made a real difference.
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Greg G.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8•Verified ✓
James is great at explaining and demonstrating the fundamentals—his 5 F’s! Looking forward to the next lesson and executing on what he taught me. Great style—informative and demonstrative. Thank you James!
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Vitalie M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 12•Verified ✓
Starting with a clear vibe, I appreciated how easy it was to grasp the concepts James shared in this lesson. The focus on resetting the ball stands out, and I’m eager to refine it more.
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Vitalie M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 12•Verified ✓
That lesson pushed me hard, and I felt the focus on the tiny details pay off, everything clicked, honestly, and I can already sense improvement from the drills. Lesson time well spent.
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Roger T.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
James took the time to understand how I think and approach the game, and he adapted his teaching style so that it matched. First lesson down, excited for many more to come!
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Greg G.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8•Verified ✓
Great coach! The “real” game environment drills are what every intermediate needs. Progress made every lesson. Thanks James!
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