You’ve come to the right place. Whether you're a beginner seeking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced player ready to improve, Price Pickleball Academy is here to guide you every step of the way. Tom will patiently break down each skill & technique with encouragement.

Ready to conquer the court?

The results

With specialized coaching, you'll develop strategy, perfect your shots, and cultivate the mental fortitude necessary to outsmart and outperform even the most formidable opponents. Get ready to improve your pickleball game and leave your competitors in awe!

Tom Price is a seasoned Professional Pickleball Registry Pro with a wealth of coaching experience. With years of playing, winning multiple medals, & qualifying for a national tournament in 2023 with Leon Ellis, Tom understands the game's intricacies and knows what it takes to succeed.

Before delving into pickleball, Tom spent years as a collegiate women's soccer coach, cultivating a deep understanding of how to motivate and inspire athletes. Tom believes in tailoring his coaching method to the unique needs of each player. Everyone learns and grows at their own pace. It’s all about the personal journey; identifying areas of improvement and experiencing wins along the way. Whether it's refining technique, developing strategies, or boosting overall performance, Tom is always ready to go the extra mile to help his students achieve their pickleball goals. His patience, knowledge, & ability to provide constructive feedback make him a highly sought-after coach in the Upstate pickleball community.

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Let’s Play Pickleball

Three Class Levels for the brand new beginner all the way to the pro…

Rate: $60 flat fee for 1-4 students.
($15/person for a group of 4!)

  • Learn the fundamental technique of the forehand and the backhand.

  • Learn the “Chess” game of Pickleball. We’ll cover the “how” and “when” to dink to certain targets.

  • Learn how to drop the ball to allow you and your partner approach the NVZ with a purpose.

  • Learn how to take the pace off the ball to allow you and your partner to gain ground back.

  • Learn the how and when to serve to a target, and return with a purpose.

The 5 shots every pickleball player needs in their Arsenal:

  • Driving both forehand and backhand to 6 different targets on the court from 4 different locations.

  • Dinking to the 4 different zones of the NVZ.

  • Dropping the ball to 4 different zones from 4 different locations.

  • Resetting driven balls to the 4 different zones from 4 different locations.

  • Hitting to 4 different locations, both serving and returning.

You’ve learned the shots. Now let’s make them consistent.  We will test 25 targeted reps of each of the shots. Once we have a baseline percentage, we will drill for several weeks, and test again. Your progress will be measurable over time.  Remember: “Practice makes permanent”; “Perfect practice makes Progress”. It’s a journey!

You’ve learned the technique. Now it’s time to apply it. Bring a partner and learn the tactics of the game.  Tom will focus on points and rallies, not games. We will set up certain common scenarios and you will practice with your partner on how to develop a rally.  Learn to make the rally predictable for you and your partner, such as when to drive or drop, how to cover the middle, and much much more.