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99
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Outstanding
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Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Avg. time to confirm lessons14 hours
Average rating
4.9
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Steven M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 24•Verified ✓
Today I asked Ryan to help me improve my dinking game since I was losing a lot of points in the kitchen. He really pushed me with a ton of dinking drills to level up my kitchen play. He also showed me some advanced dinking shots with heavy topspin, which was huge for learning how to react in real game situations. Great lesson today!
Gavin L.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
The lesson was pretty good, really focusing on practicing the drop and drive, which I think is a key part of improving my game. Though I probably should do more practice on my own, I feel like I’m starting to get a better sense of how to incorporate these shots into my play. Ryan’s guidance helped make these techniques clearer, and I’m hopeful to build on this solid foundation. If I keep practicing what I learned, I’m confident I’ll see more progress soon.
Naureen H.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 12•Verified ✓
He’s amazing and we have so much fun! And I’m learning so much.
Anakaren M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
My first lesson was great, Ryan is super nice and patient, looking forward t have more lessons with him.
Troy P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
The lesson with Ryan was quite helpful, especially in polishing my shots and understanding positioning better. Though I still need to work on consistency, I feel more confident now. Still, I look forward to improving even more and hope Ryan can help refine my game further.
Arsheen
He is good at coming up with drills to improve specific skills of mine! Also very encouraging even when I am hard on myself. Great lessons!
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Pickleball with Ryan T.⭑ 4.9 (30 reviews)
How it works
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe will go over the rules of the game, do dynamic stretching, and practice dinking (hitting the ball lightly near the net)
Lesson 11+Play practice rallies with full breakdowns and explanations on mistakes/strategy
Lesson 4-10- Learn good defense strategies - Understand when to move to the kitchen and how to defend in the process - Strengthen two handed backhands - Improve on drinking success rate and shot placement - Learn about lobs, speed ups, drives, drops and when to use these in game - Ensure good form on all hits - Understand set up’s for ATPs and Ernie’s
Lesson 2-3Practice serving and returning serves on both sides of the court. We will end the lesson with a practice game implementing the rules we learned in Lesson 1.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonPlay through rallies especially first four balls of each rally to identify weaknesses. Assess for strengths and confirm all basic shots (ex. serves, returns, dinks, drives) are dialed in. Strengthen serves and returns even more.
Lesson 11+Learn to read body language of opponents. Review common speed up patterns and how to have faster hands/better counters. Learn body fakes and how to counter opponents’ reads and preparation. Add more angles to shots.
Lesson 4-10Add cross court topspin and slice dinks. Review counters and speed ups with correct decision making. Learn more nuanced strategies regarding stacking, covering middle/line, switching, lob coverage, when to attack vs reset.
Lesson 2-3Learn third shot drop vs drive and strengthen fourth ball shots. Review common strategies on first four balls. Focus on perfecting first four balls. Drill resets from mid court and at non volley zone.
Youth players
Working with kidsSame lesson but integrated with more mini games and water breaks
Working with teenagersIf they are learning fast, we can proceed to scored games and rallies within the first lesson
What you need to bringPersonal pickleball paddle if desired and a good attitude 😎
What I can bringPickle balls (indoor and outdoor), two extra pickleball paddles, spf 30 sunscreen

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  1. Pickleball
  3. Virginia
  5. Richmond

Pickleball lessons with

Coach Ryan Tran

From$28.35 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with

Coach Ryan Tran

From$28.35 per lesson
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99
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.9•16 reviews
99
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.9•16 reviews

About your pickleball coach

Ryan is a passionate advocate for pickleball, dedicated to bringing the sport to both younger and older generations. He organizes local pickleball tournaments, creating opportunities for people of all ages to come together and enjoy the game. With a commitment to fostering community and promoting an active lifestyle, Ryan is working to make pickleball accessible and enjoyable for everyone. His goal is to bridge generational gaps through the fun and inclusivity of the sport.

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Richmond, Virginia
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Years Playing: 2 years
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Given: 82 lessons

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Ryan's availability

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Broadrock Sports Complex

Free
343.6 miles away

Byrd Park (tennis court)

Free
341.3 miles away

Bryan Park

Free
340.1 miles away

Private Court - Ryan Tran

Free
1962.8 miles away

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Accomplishments

🏓4.5 DUPR
🏅Tournament Winner
➕Gold medals in various local tournaments at advanced level