Book Private Pickleball Lessons with Coach Craig
A good pickleball coach, like a great teacher, is passionate about the sport and thrives on seeing students learn, improve, and enjoy the game. The pro’s responsibility is to bring people into the sport so that they can engage in friendly community play quickly with the fundamentals to propel forward with predictable advancement. Effective communication is key, breaking down techniques and strategies so they are easy to understand and quick to implement for immediate results. Most importantly, working with your coach should be fun! Check out the website at: www.propickleballservice.com
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Get to know Coach Craig
About Me:
Craig is a PPR Certified Coach and Senior Pro competitor with a lifetime of experience in racquet sports. A former top junior and collegiate player, he honed his coaching skills as a USPTA pro in Arizona with Professional Tennis Service, running recreational and competitive tennis programs across multiple facilities, coordinated coaching services and developed nationally ranked junior and adult players. Craig’s passion for pickleball ignited after his first game, leading him to create Professional Pickleball Service (PPS). Check out the website at: www.propickleballservice.com
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Best coach I ever had:
I moved to LA at 17 to work with Paul Cohen, the first touring coach on the ATP men’s tour. Some of Paul’s students included Grand Slam winners: John McEnroe, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Michael Chang and many other world class men’s and women’s champions. Paul was the Advisory Davis Cup coach to the Nation of Israel, on the Board of Experts at World Tennis Magazine for 19 years, and was considered by many to be the leading tennis coach in the world.
Paul’s fundamental tennis structure is based on connecting shots, groundstrokes and serves to the feet, body, hips, and shoulders. By learning how to use my whole body, my power, endurance and mobility dramatically improved. This improved my confidence and success.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I’m passionate about pickleball and skilled at meeting you exactly where you are, no matter your experience level. I believe that everyone should enjoy the learning process while achieving their goals. Whether you’re new to the game and want to play with friends at the local park, or you’re an advanced 4.0/4.5 player aiming to elevate your performance for the next tournament, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
With years of experience as both a student—having trained with a private coach and attended the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy—and as a coach, I understand what it takes to succeed. My decade of teaching tennis, followed by coaching pickleball, has proven that with clear communication, deep knowledge, and a focus on fun, we can achieve your goals together.
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