John Yagi
Pickleball Coach in Surrey, British Columbia
I'm John Yagi, a passionate NCCP Level 2 Pickleball Coach and Instructor. I've immersed myself in the sport for over 7 years, transitioning into coaching 4 years ago to share my love and expertise with others. Recently, I had the exhilarating experience of competing in the USA National Pickleball Championships in Dallas, TX, where my blind-date mixed doubles team secured a commendable 6th place out of 23 teams.
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61 reviews
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Lessons taught
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Years experience
20
Locations
About John Yagi
I'm John Yagi, a passionate NCCP Level 2 Pickleball Coach and Instructor. I've immersed myself in the sport for over 7 years, transitioning into coaching 4 years ago to share my love and expertise with others. Recently, I had the exhilarating experience of competing in the USA National Pickleball Championships in Dallas, TX, where my blind-date mixed doubles team secured a commendable 6th place out of 23 teams.
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Private Lessons
Choose a lesson package that works for you. Every session is personalized to your skill level and goals.
Fun Learn to Play Pickleball
1. Intro to Dinking Volleying and Ground Strokes including Serving and Returning of Serves. 2. Serving is the shot that start the rally that lands on the back 1/3 of opponent’s court and crosses the met with height of 3-5 feet across the net. 3. Returning of serves is the forehand ground strokes that lands on the back 1/3 of the opponent’s court near the center line and crosses the net 5-8ft above the net, allowing you to safely move to the Kitchen Line to attack.
- Brewers Park, Vancouver
- Centennial Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts, White Rock
- Champlain Heights Community Centre, Vancouver
- Hard2Guard Training (CC), Surrey
- Hugh Boyd Community Park, Richmond
- Jericho Beach Public Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Vancouver
- MasPow Pickleball, Richmond
- Murdo Frazer Park, North Vancouver
- Pandora Park, Grandview-Woodlands
- Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver
- Riverway Sports Complex, Burnaby
- Robert Burnaby Park, Burnaby
- Sohen Gill Sports Box, Burnaby
- South Surrey Athletic Park, Surrey
- Squint Lake Park Pickleball Courts, Burnaby
- Townhouse Gym, Surrey
Lesson Package
$240 total
- Hard2Guard Training (CC), Surrey
- MasPow Pickleball, Richmond
- Riverway Sports Complex, Burnaby
- Brewers Park, Vancouver
- Squint Lake Park Pickleball Courts, Burnaby
- South Surrey Athletic Park, Surrey
- Jericho Beach Public Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Vancouver
- Champlain Heights Community Centre, Vancouver
- Townhouse Gym, Surrey
- Burkeville Neighborhood Park Tennis’&Pickleball Courts, Richmond
- Zero Zero Pickleball, Richmond
- Murdo Frazer Park, North Vancouver
- Robert Burnaby Park, Burnaby
- Jericho Beach Public Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Vancouver
- Pandora Park, Grandview-Woodlands
- Hugh Boyd Community Park, Richmond
- Sohen Gill Sports Box, Burnaby
- Centennial Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts, White Rock
- Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver
“John's first lesson was pretty good, especially since he took the time to explain the basics and techniques clearly. I liked his patience and the way he broke things down, though I do think some more tactics and paddle control drills could make future lessons even more helpful. Still, I'd consider trying him again if you're looking to build a solid foundation.”
Eric L.
What Students Say
Gilino D.
9 lessons
I really appreciated the pace of John’s lesson, which kept things engaging and dynamic. The flow suited my energy well and made it easy to focus on each drill. If you want to sharpen your skills in a lively setting, this is a great way to get started. John’s approach made the whole experience enjoyable and motivating. Give it a try! 🎾
Joe Y.
1 lesson
Our session with John was very enjoyable. His passion for the sport and his patience in teaching the fundamental knowledge and skills were evident throughout the lesson. After the session, we felt accomplished and eager to continue pursuing this sport.
Lisa C.
1 lesson
The lesson was quite helpful. Coach was patient and clarified strategies and rules, which made a difference. Though I still want to learn partner play, I feel more confident about my basic understanding now and look forward to building on that.
Teddy F.
13 lessons
What energized me was how quickly my serve improved with John’s guidance. His coaching style made the lesson engaging and effective. If you want to elevate your pickleball game, give John’s lessons a try. They’re worth it!
Kei S.
1 lesson
John was fantastic! Really patient during our rally sessions, gave clear actionable tips that helped me start correcting bad habits. I appreciate his focus on fundamentals and it was a great learning experience.
Gary L.
1 lesson
John was really helpful and friendly. We are very new to pickleball. John gave us great tips and was energetic in teaching us. Thanks so much John!
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Where to train
19 locations across 7 cities. Pick the one closest to you.
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Booking policies
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson.
Expiry
Prepaid lessons expire 12 months after purchase.