Our lead coaches, John Connell and Jerry Bisson are certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry. Golden Age Pickleball places a strong emphasis on continued education for all its skilled coaches and is pursuing PPR certification for all its coaches.
PPR certification workshop
Golden Age coaches
The PPR is the official education and certification partner of USA Pickleball, collaborating with many of the sport’s top coaches and students to provide a current, thorough, and respected curriculum to instruct people how to successfully teach! PPR places an emphasis on adult learners who have different learning preferences, are capable of learning and improving whatever their age and ability, and are realistic about their abilities. Our PPR trained coaches are aware of the range of learning styles; many adults learn verbally, visually or kinesthetically. We adapt and teach in a variety of ways to help students progress at a reasonable pace.
Coaches meeting before drills
Stretching before drills
Golden Age Pickleball is dedicated to promoting fun and safe pickleball in Northern Virginia. Our coaches are certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry with extensive experience playing and teaching pickleball. Our drills help students play more consistently, accurately, and safely – and, most importantly, have fun!
We welcome all levels and design our drills to meet the needs of our students. We provide the latest professional expertise in teaching while encouraging our students to succeed. We also actively recruit and train assistant coaches, and mentor them to achieve certification. Schedule a private or group lesson for up to four people. For larger groups we offer clinics up for up to 16 students.
Experienced coaches provide quality instruction
Creative drills add fun to the lesson
The pickleball clinics led by John and Jerry have made an enormous difference in my approach to pickleball and my confidence. Their approach is excellent… small groups; four stations teach a different skill, organized by focusing on one skill at a time to develop play with intention, muscle memory and strategy. Their positivity and constructive comments create a supportive atmosphere to improve. I highly recommend it! Dawn M.