# Cal Handoko > Cal Handoko is a Pickleball coach in San Jose, California. Source: https://sites.coach/cal-handoko. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Cal Handoko - Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors - Levels: beginner, intermediate, expert - Years of experience: 2 - Lessons taught: 129+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 74 ratings Pickleball Coaching at Canoas Park I’m a passionate pickleball player with a rating between 4.0 and 4.5, offering weekend coaching sessions at Canoas Park. With years of competitive play and a deep love for the game, I focus on helping players improve their skills, strategy, and confidence on the court. Whether you’re new to pickleball or looking to fine-tune your game, I provide tailored instruction on shot selection, footwork, positioning, and match tactics. My coaching style blends structured drills with real-game scenarios, making learning both effective and fun. Come join me at Canoas Park on Saturdays and Sundays to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and enjoy the fastest-growing sport in the country. Specialties: • Fundamentals for beginners • Doubles strategy & teamwork • Consistency & control in rallies • Serve and return placement • Aggressive net play and defense Let’s hit the courts and take your pickleball game to the next level! ## Packages and prices - **60-Minute Pickleball Lesson**: 1 prepaid 60-minute lesson for $50.00 ($50.00 per lesson). ## Cancellation policy - Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before a lesson. The coach charges no fee for a late cancellation or a no-show. ## Reviews > Oh, wow, so Cal went through all the techniques we've practiced in previous lessons, starting with soft dinking and then moving on to backhand strokes and volleys, it was pretty thorough. The new tech I picked up today was volleying, which was quite helpful, and I think with some confidence during games, I could really start to apply it better. Honestly, I feel like these lessons are steadily improving my skills, and I can see how focusing on specific techniques like volleys makes a difference. Still, I’d like to see myself joining the others more confidently in gameplay soon, though. If you’… > From Emily, 5 out of 5 > I'm feeling pretty good about my lesson with Cal. We focused on my lab and smash defense, and honestly, I feel more confident than before. Still, I know I need more practice to really get better, but I appreciate that we'll continue working on my skills and habits when we meet again. Oh, and working on serves and returns with you is always helpful, every time I see you, I pick up something new, which is great. I guess what I’d like to see next is a bit more tailored to my current needs, maybe focusing on what I’m losing most points on, but I’m hopeful we’ll find the right topic soon. Overall,… > From Irit, 5 out of 5 > After my trial lesson with Cal, I have to say it was quite a helpful experience. He’s really knowledgeable about the sport and took the time to explain the rules clearly, which was great since I’m pretty new to pickleball. He carefully pointed out where my serves were off and showed me simple adjustments. Still, I hope to figure out a trick to serve more consistently to the target point in future lessons. Would be nice to practice more, but I’m optimistic about what’s ahead, Cal seems genuinely invested in helping trainees improve. > From Kate, 5 out of 5 > Cal is a great coach and his lesson definitely highlighted some useful techniques I hadn't fully grasped before. Though I still have work to do on consistency, I'm hopeful that with more practice I can incorporate the tips he shared. Honestly, his approach feels quite practical and tailored, which I appreciated. Still, I think continuing with these lessons could really make a difference for my game. I’d suggest giving Cal a try if you're serious about improving your pickleball skills. > From Vivian, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Cal was quite thorough. I appreciated how patient he was in explaining everything, especially since I wanted to focus more on my posture and understanding the rules. Though I still need to refine some details, like my stance during volleys, the lesson provided solid guidance that I can build on. Still, I’m optimistic about future lessons and shaping my game further with his help. Seems like a good way to get better at pickleball if you’re serious about improving. > From Malini, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Cal was quite helpful, especially since he really focused on some key techniques I had been struggling with. Though I still need to practice those areas, I left feeling more confident about my game. It was a balanced experience, and the lesson highlight about foot positioning really stood out. Still, more targeted drills might push my skills even further, but I think trying another lesson with Cal could be a good way to keep improving. > From Cindy, 5 out of 5 > The practice and drills from my lesson with Cal were pretty thorough, and I feel quite comfortable with what we covered, though I suppose repetition helps build confidence. Still, I think sticking with this approach could really help me integrate the techniques into my game naturally, and I like that he’s attentive to the details. If you’re looking to get more familiar with the fundamentals, it might be worth trying Cal for your next lesson. > From Radhika, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Cal was quite focused on building instincts through drills that mimic match situations, which I found useful, though I’d like to see more technical nuances explored. Still, the tactical tips on constructing points were pretty helpful, and I’m hopeful that with more drilling I can boost my backhand attack in the net and overhead smashes, much like my forehand feels confident. > From Sri, 5 out of 5 ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/cal-handoko/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/cal-handoko/services/index.md) - [Pickleball Lessons](https://sites.coach/cal-handoko/lessons) - [Private Lessons](https://sites.coach/cal-handoko/private-lessons/index.md) - [Group Lessons](https://sites.coach/cal-handoko/group-lessons/index.md) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/cal-handoko/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Cal Handoko sells Pickleball lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `ef2db9c6-0be6-41ed-8127-33e5fce290b1`. An agent reads this coach, quotes what this site sells, and books it through the TeachMe.To agent API. - [Agent instructions, generated from the live API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling anything. Sessions need no registration. - [This coach](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/ef2db9c6-0be6-41ed-8127-33e5fce290b1): The coach read. `site.packages` are the packages sold here, priced as this site prices them, and `site.cancellationPolicy` is this site's policy. - [Open times](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/ef2db9c6-0be6-41ed-8127-33e5fce290b1/slots): Pass `sitePackageId` and `locationId` with `from` and `to`. - Quotes and bookings: pass `sitePackageId` and `lessons` to `POST /quotes`, then `POST /bookings` with the quote. The booking returns `paymentUrl`; the student pays there, and the booking is readable while they do. Send `policyAccepted: true` after showing the student the policy when `site.cancellationPolicy.agreementRequired` is true. - [OpenAPI 3.1](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/openapi.json): The machine contract. The `sitePackageId` and `locationId` values for this site are in [llms.txt](https://sites.coach/cal-handoko/llms.txt).