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Alan Ibrahim

Name: Alan Ibrahim
Address: San Jose, CA
Telephone: +16509003835
Rating: 4.98

Pickleball Coach in San Jose, CA

5.0(67 reviews)

149+ lessons taught

I’m a former math teacher and former tech exec turned pickleball enthusiast. Over the last couple of years, I’ve invested a massive amount of time studying the sport and breaking it down into its foundational pieces in order to teach myself how to excel at the game. In that time, I’ve gone from an absolute beginner to an advanced level player - I play at the 4.5+ level, I’ve won multiple medals in tournaments, and I’ve earned a Professional Coach certificate through PPR. In addition to independent coaching, I am also the lead pickleball coach at Bay Club Redwood Shores & Broadway. I am truly energized by teaching others everything I've learned about this sport. As a former math teacher and Harvard alum, I take an academic approach to coaching: lessons are planned in advance, skills are broken down into steps, there are opportunities to practice and make mistakes, and I provide written notes and videos post-lesson to solidify your learning. As a former tech leader, my coaching involves giving direct and timely feedback, relying on first principles to guide lessons, and adapting quickly to optimize your learning. Thank you for considering me and I hope to see you on the courts soon!

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5.0(22 reviews)

Michelle B.

13 lessons

I signed up to take a series of lessons from Alan with the goal of learning the basics of pickleball in order to eventually play recreationally with my partner. Having zero pickleball (or other paddle/racket sport) experience, I appreciated Alan’s lesson progression centered around long-term success and fun on the court. We took a stepwise approach starting with basic pickleball court set-up, grip, ready position, and dinking in the first lesson; this progressed to learning the various shots utilized in the game and eventually putting everything together into live games over the course of five lessons. This allowed me to gradually build my skillset and more comfortably jump into drop-in play games after my time with Alan. He is very detail-oriented, explaining the rationale and technique involved in each shot, and after each lesson he provided in-depth notes with a summary of what we practiced, videos to review, and a preview of what would be covered in the next lesson. I would 10/10 recommend Alan as a coach to anyone looking for a solid foundation in pickleball and starting point for continued growth.

Katherine B.

4 lessons

I started lessons with Alan because I play pickleball regularly with my friends, and since they are improving quickly, I wanted to make sure I could keep up and not fall behind. Alan has been amazing—he really focused on helping me learn the fundamental techniques, but even more importantly, he explained why they matter and how they would help my game. I love how methodical he is, always structuring the lessons so that each one builds on the last, which makes everything feel clear and manageable. He’s not only a wonderful teacher—patient, encouraging, and very easy to learn from—but also a fantastic player, which makes training with him inspiring. The detailed notes and videos he sent after each lesson have been so helpful for my practice. I’m very grateful to have him as my coach!

Xander

1 lesson

I'm a 4.0 player and I’ve had a few sessions with Alan. This guy is a true student of the game. I wanted to improve my serve and he said I was using too much shoulder and not any wrist lag. No idea what wrist lag was. He explained it like it was cracking a whip. He took videos of me before and after and I could see an immediate improvement. Later on I wanted to work on my backhand volleys and we drilled on punches, rolls, and flicks over the course of a few sessions. He helped me cut the habit of slicing my volleys and keeping the contact point out front. I particularly like when if he has time after a session, he’ll play a couple games with me and give me direct feedback.

Sophia Y.

Alan is an exceptional pickleball coach whose approach prioritizes long-term success and genuine enjoyment on the court, rather than simply rushing to competitive play. He excels at explaining the "why" behind every technique and strategy, ensuring a deep understanding of the game. Alan's attention to detail in hitting technique is remarkable, yet he also brilliantly simplifies complex shots for beginners, making the learning process accessible and fun. Furthermore, the in-depth coaching notes and personalized videos provided after each session are invaluable for continued improvement.

Hanako T.

My first lesson with Alan was very helpful, especially in how he taught me a one-handed push slice dink to replace my basic two handed backhand dink. I appreciated that he was clear in the communication and was able to breakdown a new movement step by step so I could easily pick it up. He emphasizes repetition and provided immediate feedback while practicing. By the end of the hour, I felt more confident in my backhand dinking. Highly recommend a lesson with Alan!

Diane H.

33 lessons

The lesson with Alan was quite helpful, especially focusing on videos as the lesson highlight. Though I aim to improve my serve, I appreciated how relaxed Alan was in explaining the technique. It’s not about complicated drills, but real useful tips that I can try out on court. I feel like I gained some clarity without feeling overwhelmed. If you’re looking for a straightforward, no-pressure approach to pickleball, definitely consider trying a lesson with him.

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