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AboutEnrique

With an outstanding background as a K-12 physical education teacher and sports coach for over 34 years, Enrique Esparza II became a certified PPR instructor in December of 2023. He brings both his passion and his expertise to the court, helping you believe & achieve!

 

Welcome to EE Pickleball! 

I am excited and motivated to offer my coaching services to interested individuals who would like to learn the game of pickleball, improve their pickleball skills, or learn the strategies of playing doubles or singles. Learn to play Efficient and Effective Pickleball.

The idea of coaching or giving pickleball lessons started with one of my elderly neighbors who was interested in improving her pickleball skills. She asked if I would be interested in giving her private lessons after my retirement from my physical education job. I said, "Sure!" So, I retired in June of 2023 and began giving lessons in the fall. Word spread around my neighborhood that I was giving pickleball lessons. And so, more neighbors began inquiring about lessons which led to more students and eventually obtaining my pickleball coaching certification through Professional Pickleball Registry in December of 2023. My coaching experience has been very rewarding, positive, and fun. 

EE Pickleball offers:

  • One on one private pickleball lessons

  • Group lessons

  • Game play coaching

  • Six-week beginner pickleball sessions through Arcata Recreation Division

  • Six-week intermediate pickleball sessions through Arcata Recreation Division

  • Clinics

 

Schedule a lesson by clicking on the tab below.

What some happy pickleball students say:  

"I've been looking for someone to give individual weekly lessons and help expand those skills into the intermediate level. Enrique bridges that gap and he's a pleasure to train with."

- Sherry P.

 

"I highly recommend Enrique for pickleball instruction, His lessons are specific to the client's stage of play, fun and motivational."

- Janese O.

 

"It has been a pleasure and great experience taking pickleball lessons from Enrique. His teaching style creates an enjoyable and instructive experience to learn both playing skills, and court strategies. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their pickleball game".

- Mike O.

"I am very happy with the results from my semi-private lessons with qnrique, my confidence in my shots and consistency has greatly improved my game. Highly recommend Enrique if you want to take your game to the next level."

- Laura P.

"I love my time spent with Enrique learning something new and often unexpected about pickleball. Enrique is a very good listener and attentive to what I might want to practice, but he's also observant of subtle issues I'm not aware of and able to individualize strategies to fix them. Most of all Enrique is positive, generous, and fun no matter what stage of the game you're at!"

- Sandy A.

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