Profile
I started playing pickleball in late 2016. My background in tennis helped me to quickly learn pickleball and compete successfully in tournaments.
Notable Accomplishments
- Gold: 2018 Toronto - Men's Doubles, Open
- Silver: 2018 Toronto - Mixed Doubles, Open
- Gold: 2018 Ontario Provincials - Men's Doubles 19+, 4.5
- Gold: 2018 London - Men's Doubles 19+, 4.5
- Gold: 2017 Waterloo - Men's Doubles 19+, 4.5
Post COVID-pandemic, I've focused on my passion for coaching pickleball.
I enjoy sharing my skills, knowledge, and expertise with new, intermediate, and advanced players alike.
I greatly enjoy seeing players improve and seeing them gain confidence in their playing ability.
Pickleball Coaching Methodology
I first provide you with the theory or the "why". This includes strategies, tactics, and explanations for why I recommend doing certain shots or movements.
I then reinforce the "how". We work together on the mechanics of pickleball shots or movements through repetitive drills.
I use this approach regardless of whether pickleball is your first sport or whether you're an experienced player.
Injury Prevention
I'm always looking to ensure you're implementing shots and movements optimally to prevent future injuries. This practice comes from my background in coaching tennis and is part of all my pickleball lessons. I make it a point to ensure students don't fall into bad habits and potentially run into issues like tennis elbow.
Pickleball Lesson Topics
If you're new to pickleball, I focus on providing you the fundamentals. You'll learn how to play pickleball the right way and gain a solid foundation for your game to grow.
For intermediate and advanced players, I provide lesson bundles on a variety of different topics. These are designed to help you compete in tournaments or to help you play better in tough rec games.
I can also customize lessons specific to your needs.
For more details on the Fundamentals lessons or the Intermediate & Advanced lesson bundles, please contact me at: ray@progresspickleball.com
Types of Pickleball Lessons
I'm able to provide clinics, group lessons, semi-private lessons, and private lessons:
- Clinics (4+ people)
- Group (3-4 people)
- Semi-Private (2 people)
- Private (1 person)
For information on my rates, please contact me at: ray@progresspickleball.com
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