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WHAZZ APP ?
“ Help , I Need a Coach , Pronto !” There ’ s an App for That !
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by ERNIE ORTIZ
Coaching apps are the latest to break into the pickleball space . Yes , you might watch YouTube or Vimeo to get some quick coaching advice for the masses , but now there ’ s an app that can tailor your pickleball journey just to you . The My Pickleball Coach app , co-founded by CEO Martina Kochli and pro players Collin Johns , John Cincola , Zane Navratil and Jordan Briones , is revolutionizing the way coaches and students interact .
My Pickleball Coach , which is available for both iPhone and Android , provides a one-on-one personalized coaching experience with top professional pickleball coaches and their teams . The app is simple to use . You answer a few questions pertaining to your pickleball goals , e . g ., “ I am a beginner ” or “ I want to be a 3.5 .” You record a video of yourself playing pickleball with the camera on your phone . Within 48 hours you will hear from your personal coach , who will provide personalized feedback and a comprehensive roadmap for success .
Your coach will provide a detailed analysis of your game including the four core game areas ( technical skills , shot selection , court position , partner chemistry ). If you don ’ t have a DUPR yet , My Pickleball Coach even creates a provisional DUPR skills rating based on the analysis of your nine “ on-paddle ” and nine “ off-paddle ” skills .
Players are assigned “ Assessment Drills ” where they return a video of themselves working on a specific skill such as a third shot drop . Once you spend time practicing a particular skill , your coach will assess your progress as you upload new assessment / game film to see if it ’ s working while you play . It ’ s like having an in-person coach , but you have the convenience of playing and drilling on your own schedule .
My Pickleball Coach has partnered with DUPR , Playsight , ACE Pickleball Club , Dill Dinkers and Joola to provide a world-class coaching experience . For example , if you are fortunate enough to be close to an ACE
Pickleball Club or Dill Dinkers , then , as a member , their built-in Playsight cameras can do all the work with the simple scan of a QR code , and your game film uploads right to the app without needing to use your phone . But there is more : The My Pickleball Coach app knows whether you have a DUPR and automatically creates or updates it , driving more engagement for clubs .
Many pickleball facilities and country clubs are launching “ Skill Assessment Events ” with My Pickleball Coach to improve players ’ skills , which in turn creates more engagement and belonging for all players . When players get better , they play more , invite their friends to play more , join clubs and buy apparel and paddles . •
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