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Coach Luc Nguyen

I'm Coach Luc, and my passion for pickleball runs deep—I bring the intensity and strategy of the game to life on the court. As an experienced and certified (PPR) coach as well as certified (DUPR) Coach, I'm all about crafting champions from the ground up! I've developed my coaching skills to focus on the unique dynamics of pickleball, helping players discover the joys of the game while also pushing their limits. Whether you're new to the sport, young or retired or aiming to dominate your next tournament, I’m ready to work with you. Let’s grip those paddles, hit the courts, and elevate your game together. It's all about quick feet, strategic plays, and having a blast while we're at it—join me, and let's make your pickleball goals a reality!

Pickleball for Beginners

The Basics

If you’re looking to start playing the fastest-growing sport in the world, beginners' classes are the best way to learn without the pressure of a competitive match. This is for the absolute novice who has never picked up a paddle. The goal is to get you comfortable on the court and understand the "anatomy" of the game.

Equipment Overview: Learning about paddles, balls, and court dimensions.

The "Non-Volley Zone": Understanding the "Kitchen" and why you can’t step in it to hit a volley.

The Grip & Ready Position: Learning the "Continental, Eastern” grips and how to stand so you aren't caught off guard.

Basic Strokes: Introduction to the serve, the return, and the "dink" (a soft shot).

Scoring & Rules: Learning how to keep track of the three-number score (e.g., 4-2-1).

Class duration: 2 hours

Recommended Age: 13 and older

Schedule: Varies, click here to view available dates and times

Price: $80

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Pickleball for Advanced Beginners

An Advanced Beginner class (often referred to as Level 2.0–2.5) is designed for players who have moved past the "What are the rules?" phase and are ready to stop just "hitting" the ball and start "playing" the game. At this level, the focus shifts from survival to intent and placement.

Course Objective: To transition players from "recreational hitters" to "strategic players" by improving stroke consistency, court positioning, and understanding the transition from the baseline to the net.

Key Skills Covered:

Mastering the Transition Zone - In beginner play, players often get stuck in "No Man's Land" (the middle of the court).

- The 3rd Shot Strategy: Moving beyond just hitting a hard 3rd shot; learning when to "Drive" (power) vs. "Drop" (touch).

- Forward Movement: Learning how to follow your return of serve to the kitchen line as a team.

Consistency in the "Soft Game" - Beginners often try to win points with power; Advanced Beginners win with patience.

- Dinking with Purpose: Learning to dink cross-court to create better angles and minimize errors.

- The "Reset": How to take a hard, fast ball from your opponent and "drop" it softly into the kitchen to slow the game down.

Directional Control & Depth

- Deep Serves & Returns: Training to keep your opponents pinned at their baseline, making their journey to the net much harder.

- Aiming for Feet: Learning to target the opponent's "toes" rather than their chest to force weak pop-ups.

Intermediate Tactics & Etiquette

- Stacking Basics: A brief intro to why partners might switch sides.

- Poaching & Communication: Learning to take the "middle" ball and communicating with your partner using "Yours!" or "Me!" calls.

- Intentional Scoring: Calling the score loudly and correctly to manage the pace of the game.