Coach Dean
Coach Dean's Academy
a video course for senior pickleball players
Play smarter with the body you have now.
Howdy. We work on the useful stuff: getting set, keeping the easy ball in, and choosing a spot before you need to chase. One plain step to take to the court.
A short video lesson every Tuesday: one simple step, shown slowly, with a page to print. Members only, not on YouTube.
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Lesson 1 · Turn for the lob instead of backing up
A small step to take to the court.
How it works
Every Tuesday
A short video lesson arrives by email. One simple step, shown slowly, to watch on your phone, tablet or computer. Your first lesson arrives on the first Tuesday after you join.
Print the page
One page with the step to practise and a simple check to see how it went.
Take it to the court
Bring the page to your next game. Work on that one step at your own pace.
Lessons
It starts with these lessons — and keeps going
- Lesson 1
Turn for the lob instead of backing up
Practise turning to move and letting a ball go when the chase is beyond your limits.
- Lesson 2
Get set before you reach for the ball
Use a balanced starting position and adapt your movement to your ability.
- Lesson 3
Keep the easy ball in with a shorter swing
Use a compact motion and a clear target instead of rushing a sitter.
- Lesson 4
Make the serve dependable before powerful
Build a repeatable serve with a comfortable motion and a sensible target.
- Lesson 5
Stand where the next ball is likely to go
Use placement and anticipation instead of trying to outrun a younger player.
- Lesson 6
Take one useful correction into your next game
Choose a recurring mistake, practise the fix, and check it during play.
Who teaches you
I'm Coach Dean Porter. I taught tennis at a country club in Ohio for 38 years. When I retired, I moved to Sun City West, Arizona. I've run pickleball for our community for 10 years. I had knee surgery at 66, so I teach players to adapt the game to the body they have now.
Every picture of me on this site is an illustration.
Your weekly lesson and a page to print
$19.90 a month (USD)
7-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.
Cancel any time from your Payhip account. Lessons remain available until the end of your paid period. No further monthly payments are taken after cancellation.
Members only, not on YouTube. New lessons every Tuesday.
Join the video course →A few practical questions
When does my first lesson arrive?
On the first Tuesday after you join. It comes by email; watch it in your browser.
What do I get each week?
A short video lesson every Tuesday and a page to print. The lessons are for members only, not on YouTube.
How do I watch the lessons?
The lesson link arrives by email. Open it on your phone, tablet or computer to watch in your browser.
Can I use the page on court?
Yes. Print it at home and take it to the court. It has the step to practise and a simple check for your next game.
Is this a six-lesson purchase?
No. This is a monthly video course. These are the first six lessons; new lessons follow every Tuesday while you are a member.
What does the video course cost?
$19.90 a month (USD). 7-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.
How do I cancel?
Cancel any time from your Payhip account. Lessons remain available until the end of your paid period. No further monthly payments are taken after cancellation.
How do I request a refund?
7-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime. For the request steps, use the Refunds link below. Cancelling stops future charges; it does not itself request a refund.
Do I need to move like a younger player?
The course is for senior players. Practise at your own pace and within your ability. Stop if you feel pain. No lesson can guarantee a result or freedom from injury.
Bring a smarter plan to the next point.
$19.90 a month (USD). 7-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.
Cancel any time from your Payhip account.
Join the video course →