These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.


I have over 20 years of coaching experience. Coaching is my passion and purpose in life. Developing people through sports and culture is what I was created to do and I love it! I started playing pickleball a little over 2 years now and I can’t stop playing. I love the community aspect of the game and how it brings all different types of people and skill levels together. Although I coach the sport I also play it at a high level. So I make my training/coaching sessions fun, interactive, thought provoking, and competitive. From youth beginner level to the adult 5+ DUPR level and all in between Id love to help you get better. Come rock out with me!!


Former No. 1 seed for EMHS and EMU tennis teams, with coaching experience at Massanutten Resort, Cross Keys High School, and Rockmart Middle School.
"James Hurst is an impressive tennis player and teaching pro. He’s patient with beginners and easy to get along with.