VictoriumPickleball Venue in Scottsdale, AZ

Hi, I’m Rian Weston-Dodds, I’ve been playing for over 5 years now coaching for about 2. I’ve had a career high DUPR rating of over 5.0 and have coached at various locations including Picklemall, Life Time, the Picklr, and now soon Dink and Dine. I'm PPR certified, with 70 matches logged in DUPR from leagues and tournaments. I specialize in helping beginners players get a handle on the game, and also the intermediate players with strategy and technical aspects. I look forward to working with you on the court! At the moment, the Mountainside Fitness on Frank Lloyd Wright is the easiest way to get a an indoor court during the summer, free for members and only $10 for non members. It is on a basketball court but it works fine for practice. Otherwise, The Orchard Indoor Pickleball Private Event Venue by Talking Stick resort is also a good option for a rentable, authentic indoor court. But it does cost $30 for an hour. If you have your own private court let me know, otherwise many public courts get busy in the early mornings and afternoons but often times Ashler Hills usually has an open court.

"Rian is a fantastic coach who offers clear and practical advice during our pickleball lessons. I enjoyed how he adjusts strategies on the spot to help improve the game. His guidance really helped me play better and feel more confident on the court. If you want to develop your skills in a supportive way, Rian’s lessons are definitely worth trying.

Greetings! With an extensive tennis background from my younger days, I seamlessly transitioned to the world of pickleball, playing passionately 4-5 times a week and achieving a level around 5.0. I've been coaching pickleball even before it rose to its current popularity, backed by my PPR certification. Our sessions will delve deep: from understanding your background to analyzing your swings, from mastering the basic rules to perfecting that volley back and forth. Together, we'll ensure your grip is spot-on, and in the process, uncover and refine your unique play style.

"New-ish player with no previous racket sports experience. We took it back to the basics to get rid of bad habits I’ve picked up and now develop a proper foundation to build on.

With forty years immersed in the world of racquet sports, from tennis to squash, racquetball, and now pickleball, I've honed my skills both on and off the court. Throughout my lifetime, I've held numerous leadership positions that have allowed me to excel in teaching, public speaking, and mentorship. Whether coaching players to victory, delivering compelling speeches, or guiding others to success, my passion for racquet sports and leadership shines through. With a wealth of experience and a lifetime commitment to excellence, I'm dedicated to sharing my knowledge and empowering others to thrive in the world of racquet sports and beyond.

"Bill has a great knowledge and enthusiasm for the game. As beginners, my wife and I needed the rules, positioning, techniques, etc explained in simple terms and Bill did just that. Greatly enjoyed and benefited from his instruction! 100% recommendation!