Cambridgeshire Pickleball Coaches

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Welcome to our page of qualified Pickleball Coaches in Cambridgeshire. Whether you are new to the game or looking to improve your skill, you can rest assured that all coaches listed here are covered by the PickleballENGLAND guarantee.

This means they have all:

  • Passed Workshop Assessment
  • Passed the Rules & Workbook Exam
  • Passed the written reflections assignment
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Passed Safeguarding in Sport Training
  • Passed First Aid Training

Level 1 Coaches

Ian Haigs, Cambridgeshire
Level 1 Qualified

I have been playing Pickleball since 2024, and I am a US Professional Pickleball Registry Level 1 coach and Pickleball England Level 1 coach.

I run the Needingworth Tennis Club pickleball sessions and have delivered coaching courses and competitions at the club. Sessions and one to one coaching are available to members and non-members at the venue. I am also the operations manager for the delivery of British Army Pickleball nationwide.

I have a vast experience in coaching with a BSc (Hons) in Sport, Fitness and Coaching, Level 4 Cert of HEd in Sport, Fitness and Management and a US PTR Professional tennis coach and LTA level 3 tennis
coach. As a former tennis club head coach, I have also been recognised as a County and Regional tennis development coach of the year in 2023.
I hold in-date; DBS, safeguarding, Level 3 First aid qualification and I am fully insured to create a safe
and enjoyable environment for all those that participate.

Coaching philosophy
I have always enjoyed seeing people be challenged, learn and develop whilst they try to make the most of their attributes. I strive to facilitate an enjoyable challenging environment and create activities to enable player development, irrespective of age and experience. I believe everyone can improve, meet their own individual goals and play intelligent pickleball.

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Paul Taylor, Cambridgeshire
Level 1 Qualified

Hi, I’m Paul Taylor, and I’m based in Cambridgeshire. I currently coach at Littleport Leisure Centre as well as other venues in and around Cambridge.  Alongside my coaching I also work with Cambridgeshire County Council helping people get back into sport and discover the joy of being active again.

I come from a strong sporting background, having played tennis, golf, cricket, badminton, and squash over the years.  I’m a Level 1 PbE Coach and a passionate pickleball enthusiast with over two years of playing and coaching experience.  During that time I’ve developed a real love for the game and enjoy sharing my knowledge to help others improve and enjoy their pickleball journey.

I run sessions for all levels, from beginners picking up a paddle for the first time to more advanced players looking to refine their game.

What to Expect:
My sessions are fun, friendly, and engaging, with the focus on helping you progress and gain confidence on court.  You can expect a mix of drill-based training and social match play, all designed to make learning enjoyable and rewarding.

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IPTPA

Pickleball England also recognise the INTERNATIONAL PICKLEBALL TEACHING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (IPTPA) qualification.  As acknowledged in the Club Instructor workbook some of the concepts in our curriculum are based on IPTPA.

PickleballEngland provides the coaching insurance for IPTPA Coaches listed on the IPTPA website (click button below).  Since this is a dynamic list, we can’t list everyone on this page. We also don’t have visibility for which coaches have all the above evidence.

IPTPA

Other Qualifications

If you have another pickleball qualification (including IPTPA) and want to be listed on this page, we do require that you meet the guarantee on the top of the page.  We have a low cost conversion option to be recognised by PbE.  Email coaching@pickleballengland.org for more information.