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IGNITE! PICKLEBALL - Semi Private Lessons Coach Nic 949.338.0792 [email protected] Coach Rich 619.405.9964 [email protected]
Day Time # Classes Fee Location
Mon 7.30a-9.00a 4x90min $220/player Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach
Wed 8.30a-10.00a 4x90min $220/player Laguna Beach Community Rec Center
Wed 10.00a-11.30a 4x90min $220/player Laguna Beach Community Rec Center
Thurs 7.30a-9.00a 4x90min $220/player Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach
Fri 8.30a-10.00a 4x90min $220/player Laguna Beach Community Rec Center
Fri 10.00a-11.30a 4x90min $220/player Laguna Beach Community Rec Center
IGNITE! PICKLEBALL - Live Ball Coach Nic 949.338.0792 [email protected] Coach Rich 619.405.9964 [email protected]
Tue 7.45a-9.30a $20/player Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach
IGNITE! ACCELERATED CORE Novice & Beginner with Coach Nic or Coach Rich

This program for novice and beginner players has the fast learner in mind. Pickleball is easy & fun and most players can bypass much of the oversimplified course material by racing through many of the easy to learn basics. Lessons will focus on basic techniques which are fundamental to the key shots in pickleball: the serve, return of serve, groundstrokes, volleys, drop shots and dinks. Drills will be focused on non-volley zone play, transition zone play, serve and return of serve. Game play will focus upon implementation of skills learned during the drill session. Most novice & beginner players in this program find their way to intermediate play in a very short period of time.

IGNITE! TRANSITIONS Experienced Beginner to Intermediate with Coach Nic or Coach Rich

This program is designed for pickleball players who are seeking better techniques and tactics which will help them become stronger players. Beginners and intermediate players will benefit from instruction, drills and play that will enhance their existing skills. Skill refinement at the net, in the transition zone and at the baseline will be the traditional focal point of this very common lesson agenda. When to approach, how to approach, when to drive, when dink & how to structure points and create opportunities are all key elements of this group of lessons. This program is essential for players making the move from a 3.5 rating to a 4.0 rating.

IGNITE! TENNIS ADAPTATIONS Intermediate with Coach Nic

This program is designed for tennis players who are adding pickleball to their sports agenda. Since tennis players already have a strong court sense and eye to hand coordination, tennis players typically are already capable of intermediate pickleball play and desire some fine tuning to adapt existing skills to the pickleball court. This class is very popular as there are very few Pickleball coaches who embrace the recent influx of top level tennis techniques used by pro-pickleball players who have strong pro-tennis backgrounds. This program helps tennis players identify techniques & tactics which easily transition to Pickleball and helps players unravel myths about what tennis players can & cannot do on a Pickleball court.

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Costa Rica pickleball retreat with coaches Rich & Nic

Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty and tranquility of Costa Rica while indulging in your passion for pickleball. Our exclusive retreat offers a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and sport. Nestled in a lush tropical paradise, you’ll enjoy top-notch pickleball facilities, expert coaching, and the chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts. Off the court, explore pristine beaches, vibrant rainforests, and the rich local culture.

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About

Coach Nicolas “Nic” Radisay and his wife Jenny have resided in Laguna Beach since 1996 during which they raised their two children who attended LBUSD schools & competed in LB sports. As the children enrolled in various sporting activities, it didn’t take much to enlist their dad as a team coach. Coach Nic earned his title while coaching various LB sporting teams ultimately leading to a seven year stint as a coach for the Laguna Beach High School Boys Tennis and Girls Tennis teams. As an avid tennis player himself Coach Nic helped lead LBHS Tennis to earn various CIF team & individual victories. Nic Radisay has a unique ability to "build" athletes, rather than exclusively "harvest" athletes who already have experience. He designed programs that enable novice players to develop into great players while expanding the abilities of experienced players into exceptional winners. Coach Nic has brought his talent to Pickleball where he continuously witnesses both novice & experienced players ignite their passion for the sport through improved technique & tactics. "Creating greatness can only come from the passion within. I look forward to making pickleball the sport of a lifetime for everyone who works with me. Welcome to your personal greatness!” Coach Nic

About

Rich, owner of Costa Rica Retreats, is certified Pickleball Coach and an avid player. He has been a certified personal trainer since 1994 and taught over 10,000 1- sessions and numerous classes to celebrities, rock stars, and fortune 500 execs. He worked in the world famous Rancho La Puerta spa in Mexico and participated in some exercise videos. Previously he owned a gym in San Diego for 10 years and now splits his time between Laguna Beach, California and Costa Rica. Rich is an experienced guide who has been leading retreats since 2015. When not leading retreats, he’s playing pickleball, teaching pickleball, hiking, mountain biking or traveling the world. As a Wilderness First Responder and formerly on the San Diego Mountain rescue team, you are in good hands with Rich.

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