Professional Pickleball Coaching Profile

With a high-performance sporting background and proven success on both the Australian and international pickleball stage, I specialise in coaching advanced and competitive players striving to compete at elite levels, including PPA and NPL competition.

My coaching focuses on developing complete players through modern strategy, high-level match play, mental toughness, and tournament preparation.

Originally coming from a strong tennis foundation as a junior state tennis player, I transitioned my competitive mindset, athleticism, and tactical understanding into pickleball — quickly establishing myself as one of Australia’s top-performing competitors.

More About Jay

- Masters PPA Tour Australia and PPA Tour Asia Player

- Level 1 & Level 2 Certified Pickleball Coach

- Founder of Pickleball FUN Community

- Co-Founder of Pickle Playground

Pickleball Highlights

- 2023 Australian Pickleball Championships (Nationals) – Triple Crown Winner (3 Golds)

- 2024 Victorian Open Championships – 3 Golds and 1 Bronze

- 2024 MLP Masters 50+ Finalist – Sydney Smash Team

- 2026 PPA Tour Australia – PPA250 Tweed Heads, 50+ - Men’s Singles: Open (AR) – Gold Medalist

- 2026 PPA Tour Asia – PPA500 PANAS Kuala Lumpur Open – Gold, Silver & Bronze Medalist

Coaching Philosophy

My coaching is designed for serious players wanting to take the next step into high-level tournament competition, including PPA and NPL pathways.

Your training focuses on:

- Advanced shot selection and strategy

- Competitive match play and decision making

- Transition zone mastery

- Doubles systems and communication

- Mental toughness and tournament preparation

- Building complete, confident tournament players

As both an active competitor and coach, I bring current elite-level insights, modern techniques, and a results-driven approach to player development. Every session is structured to help players perform under pressure, improve efficiently, and compete with confidence.

For regular pickleball drills, coaching content, and community updates, check out: @pickleballfun.jay on Instagram