Private pickleball lessons in San Jose, CA

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.

I really enjoyed how Alan tailored the lesson to focus on the shots I wanted to practice while keeping it fun. The personalized approach made the time fly by and kept me engaged throughout. If you're looking to improve your pickleball skills with someone who adapts to your needs, Alan's lessons are definitely worth trying out. A great experience overall!

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!

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.

“I really appreciated the lesson with Alan. The focus on backhand dinks and forehand drops felt quite helpful, and I made genuine progress there, though I still need to keep working on drops. Can’t wait for our next lesson!”

“He’s great. He’s also young and athletic in his 30s like me which I found helpful. I’ve worked with a couple coaches who were older and their style of play was just different than how I want to play.”