Our INSTRUCTORS

LESSONS WITH KIM COLEMAN:
Monday and Thursday @ 12pm
Please Note: You must be a PPC member to book lessons with Kim during club time.
Kim was one of the original board members who put in countless hours during pre - club development and after its’ establishment. She served on the board for 5yrs and during this time also volunteered to teach the beginners, organize and demonstrate Ladies Day skills and drills, mentor individuals and coach players at tournaments. Since leaving the board she has continued to provide lessons for the past 2 years in Summerland.
Kim is a 4.5 tournament player and still competes in Canada and the US. (Most recently earning 3 Golds a Silver and a bronze in 2023) She has been playing and competing for over 10 years so if you are interested in tournament play, she may have a few tips!
Kim has had her IPTPA certification since 2017 and her NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) since 2023. She has taken many workshops from pro players over the years and willingly shares what she has learned from them. Kim teaches with her heart and genuinely cares about her student’s pickleball goals.
To book a lesson,
Contact Kim at energy2burn@hotmail.com
Fees for Instruction Per Hour/Per Person. Payable to Kim directly.
-$40.00 - Private Lesson
-$25.00 - Semi Private
-$20.00 - 3 or 4 Persons

LESSONS WITH MARK TAMBLYN:
Mark was one of the founding members of the Penticton Pickleball Club and served as President for many years. His prior background as a teacher and coach, and his IPTPA training, provides him with the insight to analyze your game, and then to develop a plan to take your game to the next level. If you are a competitive player then one of the following options may meet your needs:

Option 1 – Single Group lesson (2 hours): In this session Mark will observe your play and identify two to four skills for you to work on.
Option 2 – A series of four or more group sessions [2 hours per session] for the motivated player who wants to take their game to the next level. Some of the skills covered are listed below:
Group one: intermediate skill group: (example 3.25 – 3.5 levels).

1. Review of basic footwork, ready position, balance, split step.
2. Paddle control for ball placement.
3. Fundamental dinking skills/strategies.
4. Third shot drop/drive.
5. Basic game strategies.

Group two: advanced skill group (3.5 and up).

1. Advanced dinking techniques and strategies.
2. Firefights and Resets at net.
3. Blocking.
4. Third shot drop/drive, 4th shot roll volley, 5th/ 7th shot resets from transition zone.
5. Game and tournament strategies will be added at appropriate times.

Cost per session:

1. $20.00 per person in a group of four
2. $30.00 per person in a group of 2 or 3.

To book a lesson contact Mark at