HAYMAN PICKLEBALL PERFORMANCE ACADEMY PROGRAMMING

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Transforming "recreational players into competent and confident competitors" through

personalized coaching, drills, and mental preparation.

Hayman Pickleball Performance Academy and Court Sports is led by a highly credentialed

professional instructor in both pickleball and tennis. With five years of experience as a PPR

Coach Developer, training prospective pickleball instructors, I bring extensive expertise in

developing players across the recreational-to-competitive spectrum. Having participated in a

wide range of court sports, I recognize that today’s athletes arrive with diverse athletic

backgrounds that influence their transition into pickleball and tennis. This crossover demands a

sophisticated instructional approach—one that integrates sound player development principles

with the cultivation of competitive competence. My coaching philosophy is grounded in blending

technical proficiency, tactical awareness, and athletic adaptability to support long-term

performance growth.

Concept

Raising your pickleball play level focuses on technical skill acquisition, physical

development, and increasing personal proficiency, while building a competitive edge

focuses on strategic, mental, and tactical adjustments designed to win matches against

specific opponents. Put simply, raising your level is about becoming a better player,

while a competitive edge is about winning the match.

HPPA Goals

• From Fundamentals to Tournament Ready.
• We Build Better Players, Not Just Better Shots.
• A Path to Competitive Excellence.
• Precision, Purpose, and Play: The [HPPA] Method.
• Hone Your Skills, Elevate Your Game, Compete with Confidence.

The Ladder of Growth

Phase 1: Foundation (Development): Focus on technical skills (dinks, drops,

volleys) and court movement.

Phase 2: Tactical Application (Intermediate): Transitioning skills into strategies

(e.g., third-shot drops, attacking, defending).

Phase 3: Competitive Competence (Advanced): Tournament simulation, mental

toughness training, and high-level strategy.

Program Offerings

"Drill & Play" Clinics

Structured sessions where 45 minutes are spent on technical drills, followed by 45 

minutes of coached, competitive match play.

Video Analysis Workshops

Use of technology to review player performance, demonstrating a commitment to technical precision.

Individual Development Plans (IDPs) 

Offer personalized plans that cover technical, tactical, mental, and physical training for competitive goals.

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