About James
Hello my name is James and I’m a fun, local El Dorado Hills pickleball coach! I am a really dedicated pickleball professional with a lifelong passion for racquet sports. I began playing tennis at the age of six while living in Prague (Czech Republic) and continued developing my skills through USTA (United States Tennis Association) tournaments. I played four years of varsity high school tennis and went undefeated my senior year at Darrow School before going on to compete at the collegiate level for Quinnipiac University and also Temple University.
I transitioned to pickleball in 2023, quickly rising through the ranks as a competitive tournament player. I am an active, signed athlete sponsored by Olympus Pickleball and compete in the major circuits, including the APP, PPA, MLP, WPT and various local tournaments across the country. My impressive resume includes appearances at the APP National Championships in Arizona and the MLP National Championships in Fenton, Missouri. Beyond the court, I am also an entrepreneur and the founder of Side Out Coffee, a specialty coffee roastery inspired by my love for pickleball and its vibrant community.
Through my company, I have forged many strong connections with top pickleball organizations such as USA Pickleball (USAP), APP, Playtime Scheduler, Spare Time Sports Clubs, The PICKLR, Lifetime Fitness and more. With my deep competitive experience along with my industry expertise, I am committed to growing the great sport of pickleball, coaching players of all levels and also fostering a strong pickleball community. Whether on the court or over a cup of coffee, I bring my passion, knowledge & competitive spirit to everything I do.
I am offering fun private pickleball lessons, semi-private pickleball lessons, group pickleball lessons and hitting only sessions for all ages (kids, teens, adults, seniors) and for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). So whether you need to work on some specifics like your forehand, backhand, volley, serve, service return, overhead, drop shot (dink), approach shot, footwork, singles strategy or doubles strategy-I would be happy to help you with your game!
I teach pickleball lessons in the El Dorado Hills area but will travel up to 25 miles to a pickleball court that is conveniently located near you.
Please contact me through my FindPickleballLessons.com coach page and then I will contact you back within 24 hours to introduce myself, answer any questions and if you are interested, we’ll set-up your first pickleball lesson or hitting session at a time and place that is convenient for you. I look forward to hearing from you and to the opportunity to be your El Dorado Hills pickleball coach on the court!
Private Pickleball Lessons (1 Player): $80 Per Hour
Semi-Private Pickleball Lessons (2 Players): $70 Per Hour Each
Group Pickleball Lessons (3+ Players): $30 Per Hour Each
Hitting Only Sessions (1 Player): $60 Per Hour
Video Review & Analysis (1 Player): $60 Per Hour
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*If you’re interested in semi-private pickleball lessons (2 players) or group pickleball lessons (3+ players), you would first need to find a friend(s) to take pickleball lessons with you before contacting me.
- Local El Dorado Hills Pickleball Coach
- Competitive Local & National Pickleball Tournament Player
- APP, PPA, MLP, WPT Major Pickleball Circuit Competitor
- Current Olympus Pickleball Player Sponsorship
- APP National Pickleball Championships Player (Arizona)
- MLP National Pickleball Championships Player (Missouri)
- TNA Tennis Academy Certified Coach
- USTA (United States Tennis Association) Tournament Player
- Varsity High School Tennis Player (Undefeated Senior Year)
- Quinnipiac University & Temple University Tennis Player
- Founder & CEO Side Out Coffee
- Teaches All Ages & All Skill Levels