Pickleball lessons with
Coach John Yagi
From$85.05 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach John Yagi
From$85.05 per lesson
•98
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.9•19 reviews
98
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.9•19 reviews
About your pickleball coach
I'm John Yagi, a passionate NCCP Level 2 Pickleball Coach and Instructor. I've immersed myself in the sport for over 5 years, transitioning into coaching 2 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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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Surrey, British Columbia
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 80 lessons
John's availability
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John's availability
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Availability on all locations
Near Surrey, British Columbia
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Certifications & Badges
📝NCCP Certified
Reputation
98
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Avg. time to confirm lessons9 hours
Average rating
4.9
29 ratings•19 reviews
Teddy F.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 13
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!
Eric L.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9
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.
Gilino D.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9
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! 🎾
Adrien M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
Amazing first lesson!
John was patient, energetic and observant. I received clear useful feedback and I had a lot of fun.
Patricia D.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
The lesson was clear and thorough, and John’s detailed instruction really helped me.
Joe Y.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1
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.
What you need to bringBring your “A” game (2x “PET”):
First set of PET: 1. “P” = Physical - how is your body feeling today prepared or not?
2. “E” = Equipment - right Paddle, sport wear and appropriate court shoes?
3. “T” = Technical - are you prepared to start with the basic fundamentals eg. Serve, Groundstrokes, Volleys, Drops, Dinks, Overheads focusing on Grip, Set Up, Impact Point, Sensation and Recovery.
Second set of PET: 1. “P” = Psychological- how is your mind feeling today working on your Mental Toughness, by drilling and practicing techniques.
2. “E” = Environment - when playing outdoors looking at Sun, Wind Temperature Moisture that will affect your brain to function differently than playing indoors.
3. “T” = Tactical- how will you apply and handle pressure to and manage pressure from your opponents by understanding why you send or receive certain shots, eg. BE CONSISTENT by keeping the ball in play, and Serving deep to
APPLY PRESSURE on your opponent and returning the serves deep to manage deep serves so that you have more time and distance to run to the Non Volley Line to attack and again apply pressure to your opponents.
What I can bring I have 3 additional paddles (my own 2 Selkirk Epics and generic Carbon 16mm weighted 8.5 oz high quality) that students may use or.demo for their first time, a ball hopper with 40+ balls for games, practice and drills.. And a portable pickleball net with tape to set up anywhere to play.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
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!
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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