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Reviews

Total reviews16

Average rating

5.0

Gabriel M.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 20

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Great coach loved it. I’m already learning a lot.looking forward to next session

Kathy M.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9

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Phil has an amazing passion for Pickleball that he brings to his lessons. He provided tips and tricks to make you a better player. He also introduces you to many new games which focus on drills which makes drill work fun! Kathy M

A Self Review

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 99

My self review as a new PPR Coach: I am not a natural athlete. Every skill I have was gained by study & sweating it out on the court. This should make me a good choice for a coach because I know how to deliver easy, step by step instructions. I can help you develop skills one easy step at a time...done right the first time. Showing up is the first step to improve at anything in life. "Drill, baby drill" is my PB motto. If drilling is not fun...you are NOT doing it right. Fun drilling games are the key. There are many to choose from in my catalog. Show up, sweat & smile. Let's play! PHH ><>

Myriam B.

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8

Hello! I took a private lesson with Phil & he was amazing! He helped me dissect each part of my game, from dinking, to serving, to paddle grip & backhand. He was very patient explaining the "why" behind each technique. I will be taking more lessons over the summer! Phil, you are a great instructor! Myriam B.

Desiree & Julio B.

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5

My husband & I took a pickleball lesson with Phil & we were very impressed with how organized he was! He had the court set up, ready for our lesson. We started with stretches & then moved right into practicing our serves. He taught me how to target my serve & how to position myself. Next, we practiced dinking & then we played a game based on our own skill levels. I left feeling like I really learned some great ways to improve my game! We have gone back to work with Phil on specific areas of our game to improve on. Phil is very professional, kind & honest. Thank you, Desiree B.

Pickleball with Phil H.⭑ 5.0 (16 reviews)

How it works

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:

2 courts available

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Fred Lee park (tennis court)

895 Emerson Drive NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907

836.5 miles away

OutdoorsMay be unreliable

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The Timbers

2213 Antarus Drive Northwest, Palm Bay, FL, USA

835.4 miles away

OutdoorsMay be unreliable

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Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.

Availability

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.

mondays

9 AM - 12 PM6 PM - 8 PM

tuesdays

9 AM - 1 PM6 PM - 8 PM

wednesdays

9 AM - 1 PM6 PM - 8 PM

thursdays

9 AM - 1 PM6 PM - 8 PM

saturdays

9 AM - 5 PM6 PM - 8 PM

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonBeginner: Grip, dink, basic serve, block, play & laugh. Work on forehand, lift, follow thru, backhand & some blocks. Learn all rules of play (I provide a printed guide), keep score, kitchen rules, Look for the "Gap" call out balls correctly & accurately. Smile & sweat! Fee covers 1 on 1 or up to 3 players.

Lesson 11+Serve placement, return placement, reduce errors, careful vs. speed up, read the ball, read the opponents, make them run, Stay back? Go up? Go back again? Winning strategies, avoid causing popups, backhand blocks at net, become tattoo resistant (reduce body shots) Serve low & slow, low & fast, low & deep. Choose correct target on every drive & putaway.

Lesson 4-101 on 1 fun drills/games, doubles drills/games, 3 player drills/games. My fee covers 1 on 1 & up to 3 additional players. We will have fun & develop skills. Play 7/11 game, 5/5/2 game, Dinky Game, Serve 10 game, Laundry Basket game, Cooperative Volley Game

Lesson 2-3Imrove your serve. Reduce errors. Court safety. Putaways. Basic dinking & driving. Pairing: Court communication. Deep lob recovery. When/how to lob, When to stay back? Go up?

Advanced training plan

Your first lessonThe following is for players between 2.5 and 3.5 skill levels. Topspin development, 3rd shot drop, resets, forehand drive. Earn the NVZ line. 7/11 game. Serve consistency vs accuracy. Respect the X. Effective pairing. Disarm bangers. Putaway strategies.

Lesson 11+Error reduction. Speed ups. Fakes. Develop an alternative serve. Form & posture. Full body play. Backhand push/block/bunt. Tattoo-proof yourself. Backhand & forehand roll & pop. Full stacking.

Lesson 4-10Dinking game to 11. Serve/Return/3rd shot drop game. Backhand drive. Tune your topspin. Net saves. Ernie & ATP practice. Staggered pairing. Getting Lobs. Switch. Communication game.

Lesson 2-3Serve 10 in. Careful deep return. When to 3rd shot drop or drive. Reset from anywhere on court. 5/5/2 Error Reduction game. Skinny Singles to 7. Backhand Volley NVZ game. 4th shot placement. Lob accuracy. Mini-lob. Putaway lobs.

Youth players

Working with kidsKids lesson: 5 - 10 minutes structured "play" then a break. Next play a fun game such as: "baseball" with them. Child stands at corner of court and hit underhand pitches. The "batter" gets score __ out of 10. Gentle slow net dinking. Giant high serve game. Forehand hit the net line game. Hit net...score! Hit net line 2 points! Barely over net to me 3 points! Dinky game in kitchen. How to grip paddle. How to flip feet stance & do a backhand. One step scoop up game. Two bounce allowed game. Laugh & play. Take 5 minute breaks. Wait for child to restart. Crazy balls game. (10 consecutive balls sent to player...1 bounce & hit as many as possible. Score is __out of 10. Serving game. Player serves 10. Score is __ out of 10. Lob game. Everything goes up! My fee covers 1 on 1 or up to 3 players.

Working with teenagersPlay shorter games (to 7) take breaks more often. Mini-pickleball game to 7 rotating players clockwise. Serving game. Returning game. 7/11 game. 10 Lobs game. Laundry basket basketball game. Learn official rules while laughing & playing. My fee covers 1 on 1 or up to 3 players.

Cancellation Policy

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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!

Pickleball with Coach Phil Harley

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⭑5.0 (16)

😊100

💰$63 weekly lessons

Price reduced 30% for the Summer heat. Fred Lee Park, Palm Bay is where I teach 1 on 1. Will travel for 2+. Hi, I'm Phil Harley a Certified PPR Coach, USA Pickleball Champion Member #9173745 & USAP Ambassador. Clean background check. Fully insured. I provide premium training for recreation, competition or league play. I help newbies, improvers & intermediates improve their game. I help pairs unify & teams make it to the next level. For a supportive & fun training environment...book with me today! See my lesson plans in this app for your level of play. You can meet me & see me play at my home court, Bryant Adams Park. However, we will train at a less busy court. Hope to see you on the courts! Link to more reviews & student pics: https://gab.com/Breather70/posts/114829524971739578

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates

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Lives in: Palm Bay, Florida

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Happy Student Score: 100

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Years Playing: Not specified

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Given: 53 lessons

Accomplishments

🏓3.72 DUPR

🏅Sponsored Athlete

🏅Experienced Player

➕Captain/Coach of "Backhanded Compliment" a Florida League team.

Certifications & Badges

📝USA Pickleball Referee

📝PPR Certified

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