Maya Alvarez
Denver, CO · Mountain
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Patient, drill-focused coaching for newer players building confidence at the kitchen line.
- Fundamentals
- Dinking & soft game
- Footwork
Pickleball Coach Association
Better Coaching. Better Pickleball.
Find a coach who fits your game—or take the next step toward becoming a certified pickleball coach.
Who we are
Connecting players with coaches who care about the game.
The Pickleball Coach Association helps players find qualified coaching and supports coaches as they develop their skills and build their coaching businesses.
Featured coaches
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Derek Okafor
Austin, TX · South
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Strategy-first coaching for competitive doubles players preparing for tournament play.
- Doubles strategy
- Tournament prep
- Third-shot drop
Linh Tran
San Jose, CA · West
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Friendly group clinics and online lessons with a focus on safe, enjoyable play for all ages.
- Fundamentals
- Seniors
- Dinking & soft game
Certification program
Turn your love of pickleball into a coaching career.
The Pickleball Coach Certification Program is designed for people who want to grow as coaches and build a coaching business.
$5,000 + tax
What people say
Stories from the court
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“[Placeholder] My coach helped me finally feel comfortable at the kitchen line.”
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“[Placeholder] Finding a coach near me who teaches beginners was simple.”
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“[Placeholder] The program gave me structure for running my own clinics.”
For coaches
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Explore the Pickleball Coach Certification Program.
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