Nottinghamshire Pickleball Coaches

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Welcome to our page of qualified Pickleball Coaches in the Nottinghamshire area. 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

Julian Buck - Nottinghamshire
Level 1 Qualified

I am a passionate Pickleball England Level 1 Club Instructor dedicated to growing the sport across the East Midlands and surrounding counties. With a strong background in racket sports including tennis,
squash and badminton, I am a medallist at a number of Pickleball England recognised tournaments.
I am committed to helping players of all levels, from absolute beginners to improvers and intermediates to develop their skills, tactics, and confidence on the court.
Coaching Philosophy
My sessions are designed to be fun, inclusive, and highly engaging. Whether you are picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to refine your game, I focus on building solid fundamentals, improving court
awareness, and helping you play smarter. I pride myself on creating a supportive environment where players of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy the physical and social benefits of pickleball.
Services & Availability
I offer a flexible approach to coaching and am available for:

● Individuals & Groups: Tailored coaching sessions for 1-to-1s, small groups, or pairs looking to
develop their doubles game.
● Schools & Education: I am available to work with schools looking to enhance their PE
curriculum or provide engaging after-school activity clubs.
● Community Groups: I offer specialised sessions for U3A groups and Sports Foundation
communities, focusing on health, social connection, and enjoyment.
● Leisure Centres & Clubs: I am eager to collaborate with local leisure venues and existing tennis
or badminton clubs to introduce pickleball or enhance their current programmes.
● Temporary Cover: I am available as temporary cover for existing coaches, ensuring your club sessions continue to run smoothly and professionally during absences through injury, illness or holidays.
I am fully insured, Safeguarding trained, Enhanced DBS checked, and Sports First Aid certified, ensuring a safe and positive experience for all participants. If you are looking to start your pickleball journey or take your game to the next level, I would love to hear from you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your coaching needs or simply visit www.pickleballwithjulian.com

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Lorraine Cockell - Nottinghamshire
Level 1 Qualified

Having played tennis at league and county level in Nottingham for over 30 years, I was introduced to pickleball and padel tennis three years ago when the physical demands of tennis began to take their toll. It didn’t take long for pickleball to capture my attention—and I’ve never looked back.
Recognising the lack of opportunities to play pickleball in Nottinghamshire, particularly within rural communities, I was motivated to gain my Pickleball Leadership and Level 1 Club Instructor qualifications. My aim has always been to raise awareness of the sport and make it accessible to players in all areas and of all ages and abilities.
Over the past year, I have co-run a successful coaching business, delivering sessions for beginners through to intermediate players across multiple venues. Together, we have built a thriving membership of over 200 players. Alongside coaching, I have organised club tournaments, friendly matches with other pickleball clubs, and a variety of fun social events, as well as providing private sessions to help players reach their full potential.
More recently, I have begun coaching at David Lloyd, where my focus is on continuing to grow and develop pickleball within Nottinghamshire.
My greatest reward comes from seeing players enjoy themselves – creating a welcoming environment where everyone has fun, improves their game, and leaves the court smiling.

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James Harding - Nottinghamshire
Level 1 Qualified

I am based at the Lets Dink Pickleball Centre which is located at Caunton Tennis Club near Newark in Nottinghamshire.

I Introduced Pickleball to the Club back in October 2023. I am a Level 4 Performance Tennis Coach, and having coached since 2003, jumped at the chance to increase participation in this rapidly growing sport in the UK. As soon as started playing the game I saw the massive potential within the game.

I hold the Pickleball England Leadership Certificate and the Pickleball England Level 1 Qualification and am soon to undertake Level 2.

Heading up the Pickleball coaching programme and growing the game at Lets Dink is a big focus of mine. My passion for sport drives me on to make the programme one that is available to all levels, and ages and one that goes from strength to strength.

I have my First Aid Certification, safeguarding certification, and DBS Certificate.

I will be working with both adults and juniors through my coaching role and aim to pass on my passion and enthuse people to play and keep playing and helping to make them better players.

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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.