Johann Pais
Pickleball Coach in Austin, Texas
Passionately helping you convert sedentary challenges into joyful fitness+fun opportunities.•°
My 5-$tar rating remains a testament to my simple goal -- persistently exceeding your expectations. My vast Engineering, Mindfulness & Table Tennis (aka, Ping Pong) backgrounds merged with intense passion for healing Pickleball -- has taken me from local courts to a 5y USAP-membership, founding the ∆ustintacious™ DUPR club, & competing on a global stage. I've ramped dozens, from pre-adolescent beginners to senior athlete coaches & Table Tennis enthusiasts, to athletic Tennis wizards; into this Life-changing sport. As your coach, guide & mentor -- my decades of experience will be instrumental in helping you develop your skills & strategy, no matter your current level. Looking forward to bringing you well-deserved fun & safety -- converting any sedentary challenges into joyful fitness opportunities.•°
5.0
36 ratings
84+
Lessons taught
3
Years experience
3
Locations
About Johann Pais
My 5-$tar rating remains a testament to my simple goal -- persistently exceeding your expectations. My vast Engineering, Mindfulness & Table Tennis (aka, Ping Pong) backgrounds merged with intense passion for healing Pickleball -- has taken me from local courts to a 5y USAP-membership, founding the ∆ustintacious™ DUPR club, & competing on a global stage. I've ramped dozens, from pre-adolescent beginners to senior athlete coaches & Table Tennis enthusiasts, to athletic Tennis wizards; into this Life-changing sport. As your coach, guide & mentor -- my decades of experience will be instrumental in helping you develop your skills & strategy, no matter your current level. Looking forward to bringing you well-deserved fun & safety -- converting any sedentary challenges into joyful fitness opportunities.•°
See Johann Pais in Action
Private Lessons
Choose a lesson package that works for you. Every session is personalized to your skill level and goals.
Beginner Quick Ramp package
Beginner to intermediate in 3 short Lessons.•°
$165 total
South Austin Recreation Center, Austin
Lesson Package
$240 total
- South Austin Recreation Center, Austin
- Little Zilker Park, Austin
- Dick Nichols District Park, Austin
“Great lesson! Johann was patent, intuitive and helpful throughout our time. ”
Chris G.
What Students Say
Tracy.L
1 lesson
We're converting retirement challenges into unique opportunities. Learned much more than we expected in a single-hour session. Johann went over & beyond to promptly accept our 4th-of-July weekend req. He was agile, clarified expectations, communicated clearly, consistently kind & motivational -- & most importantly, set us up for a successful journey with specific follow-ups.•° If you need your expectations exceeded, then Johann is your coach!
Coach S.
11 lessons
Johann's coaching techniques remain super effective because they're essentially combining Eastern wisdom traditions with modern efficiency optimizations, tuned for that kaizen spirit of continuous improvement. He's a special kind of Spiderman on the court, so agile & athletic with Table Tennis chops that almost defy physics; your ideal iron-sharpens-steel coach!
Porter D.
4 lessons
So grateful for Johann's supportive Table Tennis style, that helped us win Silver in our inaugural partnership; at CT3's annual tournament. Not only did he help sharpen my TT skills, but effortlessly transitioned our quality training to Pickleball singles; then gently introduced me to a 4.0 Doubles growth opportunity!
E. Fonsi Saenz
11 lessons
Johann is a good coach ... he and i had a stupendous ... practice session. Back hand drills improved for hands. Damm!! We are getting there. Fore and back hand reactionary exchange, much improved. Fore and back hand drills without a net and low ceilings.
Chris.H, CEO
1 lesson
Great workout -- Looking forward to our next opportunity because Johann is the capital G in https://nwirc.org/the-widget-in-your-team Galvanizing: motivators who rally the team and drive action – an important quality for moving projects forward.•°
Maeve
Junior athlete
Johann's (collaborative approach, joyful demeanor & mindful) perspective -- just simply _iconic_!
Plus 5 more ratings from students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking with Johann.
Do you provide equipment?
Yes
Do you travel to your students' preferred venue?
Yes, for a proportional fee.
Do you care about your students' well being?
Yes, & my quality method is well known to promote that essential 2-way caring compassionate focus -- that propelled every great athlete to Gold.
Ready to start?
These are Johann's usual hours. Specific weeks can have conflicts, so you'll see exactly what's open when you pick a time.
Choose a packageWeekly Schedule
Where to train
3 locations in Austin. Pick the one closest to you.
Booking policies
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson.
Expiry
Prepaid lessons expire 12 months after purchase.