A private 1h pickleball lesson with James, built around your goals.

with James Gordy
$40 / lesson
$40 / lesson

James Gordy
I am a former NCAA D2 tennis player and NCCAA D2 basketball player with a deep passion for sports. I have three years of experience as a USTA/NJTL tennis instructor, working with both youth and adult programs. As a PPR Certified Coach with a youth endorsement, I bring my…
That was a pretty good lesson. Changing my grip a bit made a noticeable difference, especially with serving, and it really stuck with me. Though I didn’t have any specific suggestions, I’m actually hopeful about applying what I learned next time James helps me refine my game. If you're into improving your consistency on the court, I’d still consider giving James a shot.
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My family got interested in Pickleball in the fall of 2023. James provided lessons for all four of us as a group. He had everything we needed as well as paddles to demo. He spent time matching physical skills to certain paddles so we all could enjoy Pickleball the best way possible.