Coming soon · Coaching development
The Coach’s Court™
Develop the skills to teach pickleball with confidence, purpose, and a focus on safer play.
A two-level program from Coach Tom Hincy for instructors and club volunteers who want to help others learn and enjoy the game.
PPR Certified Coach · USA Pickleball Ambassador
One program. Two levels of development.
Build your teaching foundation, then develop your ability to adapt sessions and support player progress.
Level 1
Coach Foundation
Build a practical foundation for leading clear, organized, and engaging pickleball instruction.
- Safer instruction and court awareness
- Clear communication and demonstrations
- Lesson planning and session organization
- Player engagement and confidence
Level 2
Coach Development
Develop your teaching approach to meet different player needs and guide continued improvement.
- Adaptable sessions for different abilities
- Teaching progressions that build skills
- Helpful feedback and player development
- Planning for long-term improvement
Planned companion resources
Training Aids & Session Plans
Practical tools to help instructors organize programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. These player levels are separate from the two coach-development levels above.
Beginner programs
Sample schedules for introducing the rules, scoring, basic strokes, court positioning, and cooperative play. Build skills step by step before moving into guided games.
Intermediate programs
Session plans focused on consistency, shot selection, transitions, partner communication, and applying skills in game situations.
Advanced programs
Practice schedules focused on tactical decisions, purposeful shot patterns, pressure situations, and reviewing performance to guide improvement.
Tools for every program
- Sample multi-session program schedules
- Timed lesson plans: warm-up, instruction, drills, guided play, and review
- Drill instructions and court setup guides
- Player progress checks and coaching notes
These training aids are planned and are not yet available. Program lengths, session timing, and final contents are still being developed.
For people who help others learn
The Coach’s Court™ is being developed for aspiring instructors, coaches expanding their teaching skills, and club volunteers supporting player learning.
Coach Tom’s approach draws on his experience teaching players and leading pickleball clubs. Read more about Coach Tom.
Interested in The Coach’s Court™?
The program is coming soon. Contact Coach Tom with questions about the planned program, or explore the books and resources available now.
“What I appreciate most about Tom’s training is that it goes beyond just teaching shots. The programs focus on safety, strategy, court awareness, and player development, making them valuable for beginners, experienced players, and instructors alike.”
— Bill M