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PickleballENGLAND Guarantee

We only list coaches here who have completed or provided evidence of the following:

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

Midlands

Carla Howarth

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

L1 Qualified 2024

Passionate pickleball player, keen to spread the word about how great this game is. Available for demo's and beginner/intermediate coaching. Happy to travel.
EMAIL CARLA

Dave Cotterel

Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire

L1 Qualified 2024

Pickleball instructor and club leader. I offer drills at the start of pay and play sessions and also run 8 week beginners courses with a different shot being instructed each week. This involves playing 2 or 3 games / drills, learning the shot and then playing a game of doubles. Group sizes are typically 10 to 16 although I also offer one-to-one. I use the latest pickleball ball machine, Titon one, for some sessions so those learning are able to receive a constant ball delivery to practice various shots with the ability to increase both speed and spin as the individual develops. It also allows me to focus on an individual's actions of playing a shot.
EMAIL DAVE

Christina Barham

Suffolk

L1 Qualified 2024

I currently cover Suffolk area. I am a coach for David Lloyd at Bury St Edmunds, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, as well as running my own club for all abilities, Suffolk Punch Pickleball in Ipswich. Current on Friday evenings at 7:30 to 9:30pm
EMAIL CHRISTINA

Jo Miller

Suffolk

L1 Qualified 2024

I am a passionate pickleball enthusiast with over two years of playing experience. Throughout this time, I have developed a keen understanding of the game and am eager to share that knowledge with others. With a background in junior hockey coaching and a strong commitment to fun, I can bring an energetic and supportive approach to helping players improve their skills. I am able to coach beginners and lower intermediates, and happy to travel (within reason)!
EMAIL JO

Lorraine Cockell

Nottinghamshire

L1 Qualified 2024

My coaching techniques and strategies build confidence on the court, fostering steady improvement for all players. I aim to create a welcoming, enjoyable, and fun environment where everyone can thrive and discover the physical, mental, and social benefits that pickleball offers. My ultimate aim is to promote the growth and development of pickleball across Nottinghamshire, encouraging the formation of clubs and friendly social matches with other clubs throughout the county.
EMAIL LORRAINE

South West

Paul Evans

Hampshire

L1 Qualified 2024

Full time Tennis & Pickleball coach in Hampshire with over 30 years of racket sports coaching. Based near Petersfield, Paul is Everyone Active's official Pickleball Coach along with being the coach for The Clanfield Centre and The Haslemere Hotshots team.
EMAIL PAUL

South East (N)

Richard Gill

Raleigh, Essex

L1 Qualified 2024

Based in Rayleigh Essex and offering coaching in the Essex area to beginners & improvers.
EMAIL RICHARD

South East (S)

Darryl Curcher

Kent

L1 Qualified 2024

Level 1 coach available to teach beginners including children in schools in Kent, Sussex, Surrey. Safeguarding trained, First Aid trained, Enhanced DBS clearance and Full Public Liability with Pickleball England. Friendly, calm, passionate and caring about everything Pickleball. Affiliated to Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club and active training coach.
EMAIL DARRYL

Gillian Collinson

Surrey

L1 Qualified 2024

I became addicted at the very first pickleball session 9 years ago (with no sports background). I have gone on to achieve success at both the English Nationals and English Open. I am so passionate about Pickleball that I want to share my experience and knowledge with you through coaching. I have been coaching now for over 3 years and to see the improvement in the players under my guidance is such a joy. I love it! I mainly cover the Surrey area but am willing to travel. So if you think I can help you or your club please get in touch.
EMAIL GILLIAN

Seamus Cuddihy

Surrey

L1 Qualified 2024

My sporting background is in Badminton. In 2018 I discovered Pickleball and it quickly became the most enjoyable and fulfilling sport I have ever played. I was captivated from the start and remain addicted to this day. I play 4-5 times a week and medalled in several PbE tournaments. In 2024 I completed the PbE Leader’s course and attained my PbE Club Instructor (Level 1) coaching certificate. I love to introduce new player to Pickleball and help them progress their skills, techniques and game playing strategies. Pickleball is so much fun to play! I look to convey that in my coaching sessions.
EMAIL SEAMUS

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.  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.

Other Qualifications

If you have another pickleball qualification 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.