Book Private Pickleball Lessons with Coach Ethan
I'm an avid pickleball enthusiast, playing regularly about twice a week. I have coached privately for over a years and have skills teaching all levels of students from beginner to advanced!While I primarily focus on singles play, I also enjoy the world of doubles. What sets me apart is my advocacy for playing pickleball with disabilities, as I personally use a prosthetic device. My mission is to teach pickleball in a loving and accepting way, demonstrating that this sport can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their condition. Let's hit the court and celebrate the inclusivity of pickleball together!
Escondido, CA
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Get to know Coach Ethan
About Me:
My love for sport started out by me playing football my freshman year of high school. This was an amazing experience that launched my love for sports and made me invest in them in college. I participated in playing/tournaments of pickleball, corn hole, tennis and table tennis. Through my years of playing I’ve also developed a knack for coaching which led me to here. I now want to share my knowledge of sports with the world, and I believe that anybody can persevere in something if they just try it!
How I can help you improve your game:
For me, I come with a coaching approach of optimism by lifting people up and then give them a critique that they can work on. I like to use drills to strengthen a specific type of a persons game and show them the best way then can tailor their skills. As cliché as it sounds practice makes perfect is the ultimate motto when it comes to my coaching style. Improving your game is just about practicing your struggles and excelling on them in every way possible!
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical train session starts with a quick warm-up, or I like to call it a “dink around the net”. This warms up the student and gets them ready for the lesson Then transition into specific areas they can work on, and using drills as a way to hone in on their struggles and practice to make them better players. I always end with a quick game to show how far the player has come from the beginning of the lesson and end on a high note!
Career summary and accomplishments:
I started coaching/playing pickleball in 2021 ever since it has become the biggest passion of mine. I have coached through a company as well as privately, and I’ve seen great success in my students! I have seen students start from no knowledge of the game, and excel to experts at the game over a course of multiple sessions. it’s been an amazing experience to teach people the game that I love so much and see them also come to love it as much as me!
Best coach I ever had:
My best coach was easily my high school football coach. He taught me that even with my disability I can persevere through the hard times in the sport and prove that anything is possible. This has definitely made me a better person today, and I am eternally grateful for the support he has shown me over the years!
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Parents and athletes should know that I’m a fun loving person with a lot of energy to give! I am up to play any sport and always down to try new things. I look forward to the best things in life and don’t let my disability hold me back from doing what I want to do. I truly believe that if anybody puts their mind to something they can achieve it!
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