We are a group of certified, professional pickleball coaches and instructors whose aim is to provide first-class teaching and coaching to all level of players – from absolute beginner to advanced 4.0+ players.
Many at BEST are specialists in teaching particular groups: e.g. beginners: intermediate: those with learning disabilities: advanced level players: one-on-one: large-scale clinics: etc.
*** With most play now having moved outdoors we will be suspending group clinics for the next three months***
All our instuctors are still available for private lessons
Click on the instructors name below to book private lessons
Best Practices
All our instructors and coaches are individually certified by IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association), which is the world leader in developing teaching standards in pickleball.
We have instructors certified Level I, coaches and instructors certified Level II as well as a Director (advanced Level instructor/coach).
Important to note, our instructors and coaches are all individually insured.
Our culture
As a group we share best practices and offer each other support, and feedback.
We support a culture of consistently upgrading our individual teaching skills and seeking new drills and techniques which match the ever-changing game of pickleball.
Structured lesson planning ensures that clients ENJOY their learning experience, gain new skills, and leave feeling they’ve had a ton of FUN doing it.
How we operate
BEST coaches and instructors operate independently for all private and semi-private lessons
All you need to do is to take a look at the coaches/instructors below, select the person you wish to work with and click to read their bio. Connect using their contact information.
BEST also offers clinics and lesson programs.
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Coaches
hours taught
Coaching
Meet Our Team
All our coaches are fully qualified through the IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association, and are fully insured – Click on an image below for details of each instructor
Peter Llewellyn
IPTPA Level 2 Instructor
Bill Lane
IPTPA Level 2 Instructor
Stephen Hansen
IPTPA Level 2 Instructor
Greg Alexander
IPTPA Level 2 Instructor
Deane Plouffe
IPTPA Level 2 Instructor
Jean Llewellyn
IPTPA Level 1 Instructor & Junior Speciality Instructor
Harriet Johnston
IPTPA Level 1 Instructor
Jennifer Hittel
IPTPA Level 1 Instructor
Tiffany Stones
IPTPA Level 1 Instructor
Private and semi-private groups
Pricing is + the cost of courts- See individual instructors profiles above for their rates
Wide selection of paddles and accesories for all levels of player
Address
Where we teach
We teach mainly in Calgary, as well as Okotoks, Canmore and surrounding area. We also offer clinics throughout Alberta.