Coaching built entirely around you
One-to-one and 1:2 coaching for players who want to improve fast — and competitors preparing to win. This is where the Compete and Excel stages of the BPA Player Pathway come to life, here in Melbourne's Bayside.
1:1 & 1:2 · Fully personalised
The fastest route to a better game
Group coaching builds brilliant foundations. Private coaching is what accelerates you — a full session with nothing on the agenda but your game, your goals and the exact shots holding you back.
Every drill, every point and every piece of feedback is chosen for you. There's nowhere to hide and no time wasted: we identify precisely what's costing you points and rebuild it, rep by rep, until it holds up under pressure. For most players it's the single biggest jump in their pickleball.
A session designed only for you
No splitting attention across a group — 100% of the coaching is spent on your game.
Faster, measurable progress
Targeted feedback and focused reps compress months of trial-and-error into a handful of sessions.
Coached by someone who still competes
Learn what actually wins points today from a coach playing at national and international level.
Your session, your priorities
Come with a goal — a shot you can't trust, a tournament on the calendar, a plateau you can't break — and we build the session around it. Areas we regularly focus on:
Technique refinement
Grip, contact point, footwork and swing mechanics rebuilt into clean, repeatable technique that holds under pressure.
Shot development
Build and sharpen the shots that decide points — the third-shot drop, resets off the block, and penetrating drives.
Strategy & shot selection
Learn the right shot at the right moment — when to speed up, when to reset, and how to read and dismantle your opponents.
Tournament preparation & match play
Live match-play scenarios, scoreline pressure, partner communication and a game plan you can trust on tournament day.
Mental game & competitive confidence
Stay composed on big points — routines, focus and resilience so your best pickleball shows up when it matters most.
Video analysis Coming soon
Frame-by-frame breakdowns of your technique and match play, so you can see exactly what to change and track your progress.
Built for players with a clear goal
Private coaching suits any player who wants focused, individual attention — whatever your level.
Improvers who want to speed up
You're already playing and enjoying it, but you want to break through your plateau faster than group sessions alone allow.
- Fix the specific shots holding you back
- A clear plan for your next level
- Progress you can feel each session
Competitors preparing for tournaments
You've got an event on the calendar and you want to arrive sharp — with a game plan, match-tested shots and genuine confidence.
- Match play under real pressure
- Tactics, partner strategy & scouting
- Mental preparation for the big points
Anyone wanting focused feedback
Sometimes you just want an expert eye on your game. Bring a partner for a 1:2 session and work through it together.
- Honest, expert assessment of your game
- 1:1 or 1:2 with a partner
- Session length & focus to suit you
Not sure private coaching is the right starting point? Beginners are often best served in a group program first — then step into private sessions to accelerate. See where you fit on the BPA Player Pathway.
David · Founder & Head Coach
Learn from a coach still winning at the top
Your private sessions are led by David — an AAPC Level 3 Master Coach and a national and international gold medallist who continues to compete in the 35+, 40+ and 50+ divisions.
That combination is rare: elite coaching accreditations paired with a game that's still tested in real tournaments. It means your coaching reflects what genuinely wins points at the sharp end of the sport today — not textbook theory from the sidelines.
Master-level accreditation
AAPC Level 3 Master Coach, Pickleball Global Level 2 & IPTPA Level 1.
Proven at the highest level
Multiple national and international gold medallist, and captain in the ALL STARS Pickleball League.
More programs coming soon
The academy is growing. These programs are in development for Bayside — register your interest and we'll let you know the moment they launch.
Schools Coming soon
Curriculum-aligned pickleball for Bayside primary and secondary schools — inclusive, low-cost and easy to run.
Corporate Coming soon
Team-building days and corporate sessions — a fun, active way to bring your people together on court.
Junior Academy Coming soon
A dedicated development pathway for young players to learn the game, build skills and grow with the sport.
Holiday Clinics Coming soon
School-holiday intensives packed with coaching, games and match play — a great way to level up over the break.
Interested in one of these? Register your interest and be first to know.
Book Private Coaching
Ready to fast-track your game or prepare for your next tournament? Book a 1:1 or 1:2 session in Bayside — pricing is tailored to your goals and session format.