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Booker T. Anderson Jr. ParkPickleball Venue in East Richmond Heights, CA

4.9(123 coach reviews)
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1 coach•From $121 per lesson
Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park - Pickleball venue🏓East Richmond Heights, CA

Outdoor pickleball court in East Richmond Heights

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Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park - Pickleball venue🏓East Richmond Heights, CA
Courts
6
Setting
Outdoor
open-air
Parking
On-site
Small parking lot off 47th Street next to community center; limited spaces, neighborhood street parking with restrictions.

1 pickleball coach at Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park

Every coach below teaches at Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park. Pick the one that fits your level - they handle the rest.

Antoine Echavidre profile
About Antoine

My Pickleball story began in 2021, and it was love at first swing. I found myself on the courts 5-6 days a week, dedicating at least 3 hours each day to perfecting my game. I was hungry for improvement, so I embarked on a self-guided journey, delving deep into the nuances and strategies that make Pickleball so captivating. Today, I'm not just a player; I'm a mentor, a guide, and your biggest supporter. I'm here to help you ignite your passion for Pickleball, whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or aiming to sharpen your competitive prowess. Let's embark on this journey together and transform your game, one swing at a time.

What students say...

"Antoine was a great coach. I had told him what I wanted to work on and he covered everything. He was very patient and gave good instructions and tips. He really watched what I was doing and corrected me in a nonjudgmental and encouraging way. I would recommend him as a pickleball coach!

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Antoine
From$121per lesson

Antoine

Bio: My Pickleball story began in 2021, and it was love at first swing. I found myself on the courts 5-6 days a week, dedicating at least 3 hours each day to perfecting my game. I was hungry for improvement, so I embarked on a self-guided journey, delving deep into the nuances and strategies that make Pickleball so captivating. Today, I'm not just a player; I'm a mentor, a guide, and your biggest supporter. I'm here to help you ignite your passion for Pickleball, whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or aiming to sharpen your competitive prowess. Let's embark on this journey together and transform your game, one swing at a time.
4.9
306 Lessons given
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Available
Next: Tomorrow, 2:00 PM
💰$121 for weekly lessons
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About Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park

Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park in East Richmond Heights offers 6 outdoor pickleball courts (2 dedicated with permanent nets, 4 shared requiring portable nets). Popular free public spot with restrooms, water, but poor surface condition and no lights.

When to come
This is one of the busiest venues in the area. Weekday mornings and mid-afternoons are typically your best bet for an open court or a focused lesson.
Amenities
  • Parking: Small parking lot off 47th Street next to community center; limited spaces, neighborhood street parking with restrictions.
  • Outdoor facility
  • Entrance: The entrance to Booker T Anderson Park is located on South 47th Street, near the intersection with Cypress Avenue, in the city of Richmond.
Hours

Open daily during daylight hours; organized open play Fri/Sat/Sun, beginner clinic 1st Sat; reservable M/W/F/Sun.

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Where you'll play

4724 Cypress Ave, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

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Lessons at Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park, explained

Lessons at Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park start at $121 per lesson. The exact price depends on the coach, the session length, and whether you book solo or split a group lesson with friends — and your first lesson is always free.

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Reviews for coaches at Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park

4.9(123 coach reviews)
Donna S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Antoine has been a fantastic coach and I have learned a lot!! I’m around a 3.0 player. We did a lot of dinking drills, worked on back hand, soft touch, and footwork…letting me know when I did good and what I needed to focus on. Worked on strategy…ball placement and how to do a 3rd shot drop. He noticed I was gripping my paddle too tight and showed me a better way to hold it. He told me to relax and not be too anxious to hit ball. This made a huge difference in focusing and making contact with ball. He’s a very patient coach!!
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Alex P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Antoine's lesson was really well-structured and, honestly, quite enjoyable. His patience and knowledge stood out, especially when reinforcing areas like my serve and volley which I struggle with. I still need to work on my kitchen play and movement, but his approach makes me feel optimistic about improving those parts. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about progress, Antoine's definitely worth trying out.
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MIke M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 16•Verified ✓
I have struggled with developing a forehand serve. Almost exactly one before my lesson, I had major shoulder surgery. Before the surgery I was unable to serve forehand. In just one short lesson, Antoine taught me how to swing properly and I have started to develop an effective forehand serve. Thanks Antoine. And thanks for the pointers about follow through. Excellent advice.
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Andrew C.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 2•Verified ✓
Getting to work on my goals re my serve during Antoine's lesson was helpful, especially with the great tips he provided. Oh, and he stayed focused on what I wanted to improve as I am one to stray, which I appreciated. I’m optimistic I can build on this next time. Anyway, if you're looking to sharpen certain skills, Antoine's the one to try out.
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Mia S.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Had the first lesson with coach Antoine, he is great! Started off with talking about our goals, and then assessing our skills, then working on each of our weaknesses and things to improve. He also gave us lots of pointers and strategies that are very helpful. Overall I am very happy that I gave this a try and it was time well spent!
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Mary P.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Antoine was a great coach. I had told him what I wanted to work on and he covered everything. He was very patient and gave good instructions and tips. He really watched what I was doing and corrected me in a nonjudgmental and encouraging way. I would recommend him as a pickleball coach!
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tricia m.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
In just three sessions my game improved significantly and I now have a solid foundation I can build on. Antoine helped me with strategy as well as things to focus on as I continue to work on my game. Antoine really helped me to elevate my game and I can recommend him highly
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Christine R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Antoine was awesome. My mom and I went and we had never played before. He provided paddles and balls and was patient with us. He taught us the rules and we practiced hitting the ball and serving. It was a great first lesson! We can’t wait for the next one!!!
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Christian S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Antoine was so patient and easy to work with. He taught me, my wife, and my two kids how to play the game in less than an hour. When he left, we had a blast playing together, working on our swings. We will definitely be working with Antoine again!
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Jolanta S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
The lesson with Antoine was very helpful, especially in refining my serving and dinking skills. Though I still need to work on consistency, I feel quite encouraged and am looking forward to future lessons with him.
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Pat E.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Antoine was very patient and took the time to show me how to improve my strokes. He also helped me with strategy. We had lots of practice with dinking properly too. I would definitely recommend him as a PB coach.
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Donna S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Antoine is a great coach! He taught me things to improve my game to get to the next level as well as strategy. He observed me carefully and gave me positive feedback as to what I needed to focus and work on!
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Jolanta S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Opening fresh, I felt a calm, clear lesson focus with Antoine and a surprising takeaway: Everything clicked, especially when he tied technique to real rallies. Anticipation for the next lesson remains strong.
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Ping .Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 20•Verified ✓
Antoine is a skilled and knowledgeable coach who makes learning fun, he was supported and encouraging. I recommend Antoine to new players and anyone who wants to take their game to the next level
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Ping .Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 20•Verified ✓
I had an amazing experience training with Antoine. I did 10 lessons with him, He was patient, flexible, and very engaging. He explained the game very well. Would 100 % recommend.
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Becky S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
This was my first time playing and learning pickleball. Antoine made it fun and easy to learn, while teaching also teaching basics and proper form. It is also a good workout!
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Walt O.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Antoine is a great coach. He really helped me work on my shots a lot and learn smart strategy. He was quite fun to hit with and very knowledgeable all-around.
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Lynda P.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Antoine provided helpful tips for my first lesson. It will take a little time to execute these techniques so I can play the game efficiently. I did have fun!
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Christine R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Antoine is great. We had our second lesson and he is very patient and can tell right away what we need to work on. I would highly recommend him!
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Carlos M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
After 3 lessons with Antoine I can feel a significant improvement in my game. Serves more consistent and higher effectiveness on my drops.
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Lauren R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Antoine was great ! Friendly / knowledgeable and really fun ! We learned a lot and look forward to our next opportunity to work with him .
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Lynn J.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Antoine is so wonderful. He's very fun and an excellent teacher. Very encouraging and energetic. We're excited to book with him again.
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Ryan E.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Great teacher! Took his time to teach me technique, explained when I was doing things wrong. Great drills. Enjoyed my time with him.
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Bruce M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Antoine is a very encouraging coach and provides specific and helpful feedback. Now I just need to implement his great suggestions!
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Tracie R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Antoine is a great coach!!!! He is always positive. Great at coaching you through your action’s. My game is so much better.
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Jolanta S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
My lesson with Antoine was very good. I feel like I learned a lot that I can build on. I’ll continue the lessons with Antoine.
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Michael D.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Very helpful, and great feedback. The summary after that was provided was helpful as well. Looking forward to next lesson.
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Katharine M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Antoine is a fantastic coach. He teaches the perfect balance of form and strategy. I really enjoyed my lesson with him.
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Rosanne N.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Great teacher and coach. It was my first experience with pickleball and Antoine was patient, supportive and enthusiastic.
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Jolanta S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Antoine highlighted useful strategies for my pickleball game, especially serving! I am looking forward to my next lesson!
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Gary G.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Great lesson Antoine is very patient and explains things so a beginner can understand. I would recommend him as a coach
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Jolanta S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
I found the lesson very helpful. I feel more in control of a ball now, though I still need to work on my serve a lot.
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Selvi J.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Antoinne is very each going and encouraging to new players. He gives good feedback on where we can improve
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Betsy L.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
After nine lessons with Antoine I am now playing intermediate! And still have so much fun with him
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Betsy L.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Antoine is a great teacher! He gives detailed instructions and also provides encouragement.
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Joey T.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 2•Verified ✓
The coach was excellent. He taught me a lot and we had plenty of opportunities to practice.
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Cathy N.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Antoine is a skilled teacher and was able to teach to all 3 of us and our skill levels!
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Wenxia, M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Great coach, who can easily point out the inadequacies of our new players.
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Bruce M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Great coach! We jumped right in, learning by doing. Very encouraging
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Walt O.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Had a chance to work on my serve with Antoine which was very helpful.
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Lisa F.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
My friend and I learned so much in our first lesson with Antoine!
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Greg B.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Great intro to the sport and great advice on what to do next.
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Chris C.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Good lesson and workout. I’m a beginner and he was patient
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Wenxia, M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Antoine is very patient, we Learned a lot in each lesson.
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Marcia H.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I learned how to play in one lesson! Fabulous instructor!
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Giorgio R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I had a great time with Antoine and learned a lot!
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tricia m.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Great tips and strategies to improve my game!
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Wenxia, M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
learned a lot skills in his each lesson.
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Cassandra R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 2•Verified ✓
We had a great time working with Antoine!
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Lisa F.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
Antoine makes learning pickle ball fun!
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Wenxia, M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Great lesson for improving skills
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Eunkyo C.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Very nice, fun, and encouraging!
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Ernest J.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Excellent! Learned a lot!!!
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Cassandra R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 2•Verified ✓
Thanks, Antoine!
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Wenxia, M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Great coach!
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Kai C.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Coach Antoine is very helpful and patient in correcting moves. Much appreciate his coaching.
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