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I am passionate about pickleball and teaching others the skills that I have learned. I recognize most players want to have fun, be competitive, not get hurt, and do not want to turn pro. I customize lessons based on my clients' wants and what they want to get out of the lesson. Let's have some fun! and not get hurt.

Overview
  • Trains in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach

  • Works with Elementary, College

  • Pickleball

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Get to know Coach Bernie

About Me:

I've been playing sports my whole life, and pickleball for about 5 1/2 years. After playing for about 6 months, I entered my first tournament and didn't do very well. After this tournament and the disappointing performance, I started drilling and practicing, and then the pickleball bug got me. After working hard at the game, people I knew asked me to help them with their game. The next thing I knew, more people were asking me for tips, advice, etc, so I decided to get certified to become a pickleball coach after playing for 3 years. In another lifetime (LOL), I also coached baseball.

How I can help you improve your game:

I cant improve your game, only you can. A coach can only give you the tools to help you refine your skills, you have to put in the work and practice.

What a typical training session looks like with me:

Monotonous. In pickleball, like most sports, repetition builds muscle memory and improves your skill. We will also work on what you want to improve through repetition, refining the technique to fit your style.

Career summary and accomplishments:

In my early days of playing pickleball, I played in several tournaments and medaled in more than half the tournaments I've played in. I do not play in many tournaments now, mostly due to the long day and the cost of most tournaments.

Best coach I ever had:

This might sound cliché, but my dad was my best coach.

What athletes and parents should know about me:

You hired me for a reason; let me do my job.

Weekly Availability

Monday

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wednesday

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday

Unavailable

Sunday

Unavailable

This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!

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