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ELITE WOMEN’S PICKLEBALL COACHING

13,000+
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5.3 DUPR
Player Rating
D1
College Tennis Princeton
PPR COACH
Level II Certified

Coaching that combines elite athletic training, strategic intelligence, and performance psychology — built for women who play to win.

Thousands of Coaching Hours

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Pro/Open Competitor

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Women-Focused Methodology

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Mental Performance Coaching

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YouTube Educator

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Thousands of Coaching Hours 〰️ Pro/Open Competitor 〰️ Women-Focused Methodology 〰️ Mental Performance Coaching 〰️ YouTube Educator 〰️

intensives & Events

focused trainings for players serious about leveling up.

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Athena Women's Retreats

A boutique retreat experience — elite coaching, incredible locations, and a community of women who play to win. Details coming soon.

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Weekly Clinics at California Smash

Monday
9:00 – 10:30am
3.5 / 4.0 Advanced Skills and Drills
Tuesday
9:00 – 10:30am
3.0 – 3.5 Intermediate Skills & Drills
Thursday
10:30am – 12:00pm
4.0+ Advanced Small Group Training

All clinics held at California Smash · El Segundo, CA · Registration through CourtReserve

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Learn With Coach Jess

Strategy, technique, and mental game — new videos every week.

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— WHAT WE OFFER

Coaching for Every Stage

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Private Coaching

1-on-1 and small group lessons in El Segundo. Individualized attention with a coach who's seen every pattern.

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Intensives & Camps

Immersive multi-day training experiences. Small groups, structured curriculum, real transformation.

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Women's Retreats

Premium travel experiences combining elite coaching with community. Coming soon

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Weekly Clinics

Mon–Thu clinics and liveball at California Smash. 3.0 through 4.0+ levels.

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— THE ATHENA APPROACH

Coaching That Gets How Women Learn & Compete

Most pickleball instruction is built for men, by men. Athena Pickleball is different — grounded in performance psychology and women-specific learning patterns.

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Strategy Over Power
Intelligent shot selection and pattern recognition beat brute force — every time.
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Mental Performance
Built-in sport psychology: compete under pressure, reset after errors, stay present.
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Technical Depth
The why behind every stroke, not just the what. You'll actually understand your game.
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Supportive but Demanding
High standards without ego. The kind of coaching that actually challenges you to grow.
— FREE TRAINING RESOURCE

Match Planning Worksheet

Never walk onto a court without a plan again. The exact pre-match framework Athena players use to compete with more focus, confidence, and intention.

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— RESULTS

What Players Are Saying

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Jess completely changed how I think about the game. I went from reactive to intentional — and my tournament results showed it within two months.

Sarah M.
3.5 → 4.0 Player · Los Angeles
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The mental game work was something I didn't know I needed. I used to fall apart under pressure. Now I have actual tools that work in real matches.

Rachel T.
Competitive 4.0 · Tournament Player
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Finally a coach who explains the why. Jess doesn't just tell you what to do — she makes you understand it. That's what makes the difference stick.

Diana K.
Intensive Participant · El Segundo
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