Your pickleball journey awaits at RSC for you this summer!

Join us for Rideau Sports Centre’s Pickleball Launch Party, Sat., June 21st, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. inc. BBQ. Tickets ($10.00) limited. Must be purchased in advance. Call RSC, 613 749-6126. Weather has delayed pickleball opening until week of June 9th.


Happy to announce I have joined Rideau Sports Centre, Ottawa as their NCCP Level 2 Pickleball Instructor. Daily clinics and lessons start week of June 9th. Sign up at RSC. Call me for semi/private lessons.

613 522-6605


NCCP Level 2 Pickleball & TPA Certified Tennis Instructor

Intermediate players, Barb and Bernie, share why Doug’s customized lessons build confidence and improved their game play with Tactics/Technique

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 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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