Private Coaching That Actually Changes Your Game
Not another lesson where you hit balls for an hour and leave confused. Coaching that helps you understand your game, fix what's actually broken, and compete with real confidence.
Coaching Built Around You
Sessions run 60–90 minutes and start with a conversation. What do you want to work on? Where are you stuck? What's the goal? We collaborate — because you know your game better than anyone, and I know how to fix it.
Sometimes that means technical work on your serve. Sometimes it's tactical — how to get through transition, when to attack, when to reset. Sometimes it's feeding, sometimes drilling for maximal reps. We go where the session needs to go.
I'm an excellent diagnostician. Most players leave with a real breakthrough — not just more ball-hitting time, but actual understanding of what was wrong and how to fix it.
Every Player Has a Goal Worth Chasing.
My students range from 3.0 players discovering the sport to 4.5+ competitors chasing a rating or a tournament result. Mostly women — but not exclusively. What everyone shares is a goal, even if they haven't fully defined it yet.
Sometimes the goal is simple: beat Suzy at league night. Sometimes it's bigger: find your inner athlete, feel confident on court, connect to something that's genuinely yours. Often the goal evolves — students come in wanting one thing and discover something they didn't know they were looking for.
I'll meet you where you are and hold the highest vision for where you can go — while understanding that progress isn't always linear and some days are just harder than others.
Not Your Average Pickleball Coach
I've Played at a High Level
D1 tennis at Princeton. 5.0+ competitive pickleball. Pro and Open events. I know what it takes to compete — and I coach from that experience, not just from a certification manual.
I Can Diagnose Fast
Most coaches give generic feedback. I identify what's actually wrong — quickly — and we make real progress in a single session. No wasted time, no vague cues.
I Understand Women
The dynamics, the mental pressures, the physical realities of being a woman on court. As a licensed psychotherapist and competitive player, I bring empathy and edge in equal measure. No mansplaining. Ever.
I Coach the Whole Player
Technical, tactical, mental. I know when to push and when to have patience. I'll enhance your strengths, work on your weaknesses, and tailor everything to who you are as a player.
You'll Leave Smarter, Not Just Better.
Students who work with me consistently report the same things: more confidence on court, smarter decision-making, and a higher pickleball IQ that doesn't disappear after the lesson ends.
That's because we work on understanding, not just repetition. When you know why something works, you can apply it in any situation — in a drill, in a match, under pressure.
You'll also have mental performance tools — real ones, not platitudes — that help you compete with composure and resilience when it matters most.
Weekly Clinics at California Smash
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No generic lesson plans. No wasted time. Just focused, personalized coaching that actually moves the needle. Reach out and let's talk about your game.
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