Pickleball
Coaching
Asheville
Helping serious players go from a 3.75/4.0 rating to 4.5 in the fastest possible time.
Student Requirements
Minimum Rating
At least a 3.75 rating (I occasionally accept dedicated 3.5 players)
Commitment to Growth
Be serious and committed to getting to 4.25-4.5
Practice Between Sessions
Drill in between sessions (at least once, preferably 3 times)
If you don’t match these requirements, no worries – there are several other good pickleball coaches in Asheville. I have worked with and can recommend Kevin Babin and Lance Hudson.
Student Requirements
01
At least a 3.75 rating (I occasionally accept 3.5 players)
02
Be serious and committed about getting to 4.25-4.5
03
Drill inbetween sessions (at least once, preferably 3 times
If you don’t match these requirements, no worries – there are plenty of other coaches. I can recommend David Kelly, Kevin Babin, and Lance Hudson.
Meet Davo
My Pickleball Story
How did I go from a beginner to a 4.5 rating* in just 3 months?
For 30 years playing squash at the state level, I learned the importance of focus and training. I have also coached squash, tennis, and snowboarding, and have even applied these principles to business and life (which is my day job). Coaching and training are my true passion.
Recently, I obtained my PTR Pickleball Coach Certification to gain a deeper understanding of the theory and fundamentals of the game.
*To be fair, I started around 3.5 due to my squash background. And I’m not counting the month I played left-handed due to injury. Now I'm working on 5.0
Who I am in the world
I have been a business and life coach for entrepreneurs for 30 years. I have authored a couple of self-help books with forewords by Jack Canfield, of Chicken Soup fame. I am a motivational speaker, actor, and am currently focused on turning senior pro in pickleball.
My Coaching Style
I prefer to go narrow and deep, vs wide and shallow. So I won’t cover 5 shots in a lesson. Expect to become good at 1 or 2 things before we move to the next. This is why drilling in between sessions is so important. You can’t expect any improvement in a session to stick, without drilling. I’ll also help you make notes on each session so you know exactly what to drill each week.
Here’s my PickleballProgressionTM…regardless of your rating you’ll start at the beginning and master each step.
6 Week Bootcamp
- Groups are capped at 8, on a first come/first served basis.
- Next round starts around July 17. Lesson day/time options are below. If you need a day/time slot outside these times, text me on 415-888-88oo plus 1 (i.e. ADD 1 to the number).
- BONUS: two video critiques of your game (after Lessons 1 and Lessons 6, to measure your progress).
- BONUS: Access to the private FB group for drill partners and occasional free lessons. (never struggle to find a drill partner again)
- Level I 3.75/4.0 (Spots available). Options: Thurs 2pm, Saturday 2pm OR Sunday 2pm group.
- Level I 3.5 Bootcamp (Spots available). Options: Thurs 2pm, Saturday 2pm OR Sunday 2pm group.
- ONLY FOR LEVEL I GRADUATES: Level II 3.75/4.0 bootcamp (spots available), and 3.5 bootcamp (spots available). Options: Saturday 12pm OR Sunday 12pm group.
- It’s normal to have 1-2 conflicts over the 6 weeks. Missed sessions can be made up in a parallel group.
- Investment is $450, with early bird pricing of $395 for signups by July 7.
- Please read the bootcamp program agreements/details here.
- If you’d like an invite, text the above number with your honest rating and why you think this would be a fit for both of us.
- Registration link sent via text.
This video outlines the Level I program in more detail:
Pickleball Coaching Custom Clinic
Make your own clinic: arrange a group of friends for a custom clinic. To keep things simple, you collect fees from your group then book and pay for the session. 4 people works out at $50 per person for 90 minutes, and 8 people would be $25 per person.
(I don’t usually do private sessions but will sometimes do a private series with a committed group of two. You’re welcome to email me to discuss.)
90 Min – Group
90 minute session for 4-8 people-
Split the cost
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$25 - $50 per person
90 Min – Clinic
90 minute session for 5-8 people-
Split the cost
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$38 - $60 per person
PACKAGES
Once you’ve had two pickleball lessons, so we can see if we’re a fit, and you’re demonstrating commitment to improving, you’re eligible for a discounted package of 3 months.
FREQUENCY
I recommend a regular schedule of once a week, for say 3 months, as a starting point. If you’re in a hurry, twice a week is fine – providing you’re also drilling in between.
GUARANTEE
If you don’t feel the pickleball training was significantly helpful, I’ll refund your full fee. The only condition is you apply what we work on by drilling specifically that for at least 2 hours in the week following the session.
*** With more than one person, you book and pay for the session, and are responsible for coordinating the other person/people and getting any reimbursement from them. (If any pull out, you sort it out with them).
Policies
Please see the policies/terms for regular sessions and the bootcamp here.
