James Bragg
Pickleball Coach in Hidden Meadows, California
Over 15 years coaching experience between tennis and pickleball helping players of all levels reach their potential. As a former top 30 PPA pro, I bring a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge to every session. A current 6.0 Dupr player with wins against top 10 players in the world. Looking for serious players that want to improve and compete.
5.0
64 reviews
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Lessons taught
15
Years experience
42
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About James
Over 15 years coaching experience between tennis and pickleball helping players of all levels reach their potential. As a former top 30 PPA pro, I bring a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge to every session. A current 6.0 Dupr player with wins against top 10 players in the world. Looking for serious players that want to improve and compete.
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“Drills + Skills + Fun = Leveled-up! One 12-hour block of lessons completed and I can now block balls from bangers, put shape on dinks, aggressively speed-up, and hold my own with much better players. Coach Bragg has given me forehand and backhand skills. Besides jokes/laughing throughout the lessons, a highlight is to play real points against a pro pickleballer! We have worked on: Dinking forehand Dinking backhand Singles play strategy Doubles strategy Presetting paddle angles Contact points Finish paddle angle Much more not on this list. I’ll book again with Coach Bragg!”
Justin .S
25 lessons with James
What Students Say
Jessica A.
17 lessons
The lesson was really great, actually. I appreciated the focused approach and how well James explained nuances of pickleball, which helped me understand my game better. Still, I think with a bit more emphasis on certain techniques, it could be even better. Anyway, I’m hopeful that future lessons will continue to sharpen my skills, and I’d say you should consider trying James if you want someone who knows their stuff.
Will W.
6 lessons
Tournament player here. I have taken lessons with several coaches over the years but taking lessons with a certified professional player was quite the change. - James focused on fundamentals even at the tournament level - gave great examples based on professional current players techniques - gave great match play advice that I applied to my game and have seen improvement
Bre O.
1 lesson
The way James explained things made it really easy to follow, especially with the backhand and forehand dink techniques. Though I still need to build on what I learned, I think another lesson could really help me improve those shots. If you're looking for a straightforward and clear teaching style, you might find it worth trying James.
Mike B.
43 lessons
The lesson with James was quite helpful, especially his expertise and constant encouragement to hold the right positions and swings, which made a difference. I hope to have more sessions like this, I appreciate the kind guidance. James could definitely keep up the good work if you're looking to get more comfortable with your strokes.
Jessica A.
Intermediate student
“The lesson had a really positive vibe, and I appreciated the teacher's energetic attitude. It definitely kept me engaged though I think some more practice could help solidify what I learned.”
Arpege . M
Beginner student
“He taught me and my two daughters for several years. They can both play very well now. He brought a lot of energy and knowledge of the game. He made it fun for the kids to keep coming back.”
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