Pickleball lessons with
Coach Bruce Jackson
From$92.13 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach Bruce Jackson
From$92.13 per lesson
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Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews
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About your pickleball coach
MEET YOUR COACH!! Aloha, I’m Coach Bruce- a lifelong athlete, pickleball & tennis coach, and current Senior Pro competitor. As a PPR level 2 and RSPA (USA Pickleball approved) certified pickleball coach, I know what it takes to help players break through barriers, move smarter, and play with confidence. Whether you’re picking up the paddle for the first time or chasing your next level of play, I’ll help you get there- the right way.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Years Playing: 5 years
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Given: 5 lessons
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Near Honolulu, Hawaii
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Accomplishments
🏓4.4 DUPR
🏅College Athlete
Certifications & Badges
📝PPR Certified
Reputation
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Elijah Moore
Coach Bruce is a 10/10 Instructor. He has a great ability to meet players where they are & keep them engaged...
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David R.
Coach Bruce is an outstanding mentor, trainer, and friend. He has been a steadfast coach for the Ko’Olina Pickleball Club over the past year, elevating all players to the next level in their pickleball journey. Bruce has personally assisted me and my pickleball partners in successfully preparing for multiple tournaments, both here in Hawaii and internationally, of which we have podiumed on numerous occasions. If you want to take your pickleball game to the next level, seek out Coach Bruce for some training.
Angel B.
I was visiting Hawaii on business and decided to take some pickleball lessons in my downtime. I saw a review about Coach Bruce and decided to give him a call. After speaking with him and answering some of his questions I felt right at ease. I decided to purchase a package of lessons from him and he exceeded my expectations. Everyone session was fun, motivating, and full of "aha" moments. If you want fast improvement and a coach who truly cares, book a lesson with Coach Bruce! He'll get you right!
Rick M.
Coach Bruce goes over and above to plan and teach his drills (often giving an additional 15 minutes of instruction- no additional charge) Besides having a wonderful positive personality- his ability to assess my skills and clearly instruct changes - was very effective. Finally his post lesson debriefing and “take aways “ was helpful
Steve D.
Bruce is an outstanding coach and trainer. His drills are both engaging and effective, and he consistently brings a fantastic level of energy to every group session, regardless of the players' skill level. He has been instrumental in preparing us for tournaments, and his valuable network of players across Oahu is a real asset!
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI start off learning a little about the Athlete & then we start. I coach Equipment, set-up like grip, stance & paddle face awareness. Next, I cover basic rules, scoring, & court positioning. Naturally from there, I also coach on ready position & proper athletic outside. The last 30 minutes, we focus on controlled forehand & backhand ground strokes, dinking with soft hands & simple serve mechanics. I don’t talk a lot. I give a short explanation with demonstration, high repetitions by the beginner with feedback. I have them focus on consistency & NOT power. By the end of lesson 1, the beginner athlete will understand how pickleball works, rally cooperatively, serve legally & keep the ball in play & feel comfortable stepping on the court without anxiety.
Lesson 11+Really, when we get to this stage, it’s ongoing development, I start to really dig deeper & personalize lessons based on their strengths & weaknesses. We have fun learning how to disguised shots with placement. They get tested in a fun engaging way of playing with anticipation & confidence. I like to wrap up with the mental side of the game like patience, composure & momentum control.
Lesson 4-10Now, we get into the really good stuff. They will learn Game awareness m & strategy development . Here is what I mean by that. They will learn how to properly transition from baseline to kitchen, proper volley technique with paddle positioning, drop shots vs drives when & why, dinking with patience & placement, court positioning with a partner, shot selection, decision making, common patterns with serve+ return & third shot and lastly defensive skills like blocks, resets and soft hands. I know that was a lot but my students have a ton of fun while learning it.
Lesson 2-3During this lesson span, we work on consistency, movement & control. In lessons 2-3, I coach on improving their forehand & backhand mechanics. Footwork fundamentals( split step, balance & recovery), directional control, with cross court & down the line), serve consistency,& return of serve positioning, dinking fundamentals with purpose & a plan. Lastly, I start an intro to the non-volley zone along with the kitchen habits. The beginner athlete can expect pattern-based drills, live ball scenarios & I add in some pressure but not too much where they feel overwhelmed. The goal is to get them to fewer u forced errors & get them to understand smart shots vs risky shots.
Youth players
Working with kidsI try to create a positive, structured & fun environment for them. Lesdons are age-appropriate & designed to keep young players moving , focused & enjoying the game. I emphasized teamwork, sportsmanship & I pave the lesson based on their age, attention span, personality & experience. My end goal is for your son or daughter is to leave every one of their lessons feeling successful, motivated & excited to come back to the court to play!
What you need to bringA great attitude & ready to level up!
What I can bringPaddles, Pickleballs, Pickleball net & Professional Pickleball Machine ( not used every session)
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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