Happy to announce I have joined Rideau Sports Centre team as their NCCP Level 2 Pickleball Instructor. I’ll be running daily Intermediate clinics and lessons starting June 2. Sign up at RSC.



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NCCP Level 2 Pickleball Instructor

TPA certified Tennis Instructor

Students completing Series receive Certificate with Tips, Tools & Techniques

Student Reviews: “I really enjoyed Doug’s lessons and always felt he gave 150% to each class”

“I learned so much that I feel confident playing with a plan, not just ensuring I hit the ball”

“Thanks Doug. I loved each and every lesson and the package provided will be a great resource!”

Good planning, active participation, measurable improvement in play.

Adult pickleball lessons in Ottawa & area.

NCCP-Certified Level 2 Pickleball Instructor (DUPR 4.0) with over a decade of experience in sports coaching. I evaluate and develop custom lesson plans for both new and experienced players.

Doug is a Level 2 National Coaching Certificate Program Pickleball Instructor. He is also a current, TPA certified Tennis Instructor in Ontario helping avid players to excel in pickleball with a fast track lesson plan. In addition to his own student classes — Play To Win Pickleball, Doug has regular pickleball classes at City of Ottawa community centres, and is an instructor with Rally and Tap Pickleball through its Sports and Social Club. UPDATE: Starting June 2, I will be teaching on a full time basis at Rideau Sports Centre's new Pickleball Facility. It will be opening in June once the final acrylic coat is applied to the 12, fully lit, state of the art courts. (20 feet between court width!). Play To Win website will have all the latest news on the court openings.

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