Personalized coaching with James Crosson to improve your technique, strategy, confidence, court positioning, and match performance.
Lessons are held at East Bay Pickleball Club in Warren, Rhode Island—approximately about 20 minutes from Somerset.
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Indoor Courts
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Skill Levels
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Round Training
Your Coach
Professional instruction for beginners, recreational players, competitive players, and tournament athletes.
Drive from Somerset
about 20 minutes
Approximate drive time to Warren: about 20 minutes
Players from Somerset can train with Coach James at the Warren facility. The site does not represent a separate coaching location in Somerset; lessons are primarily held at East Bay Pickleball Club.
Keeping one primary indoor training location allows lessons to stay consistent throughout the year.
Pickleball Coach
Meet Your Coach
Lessons are built around the player in front of James rather than a one-size-fits-all program. Coaching can focus on technique, positioning, movement, strategy, confidence, or competitive development.
If you are not sure which lesson format you need, you do not have to figure that out before contacting James. Explain where you are in your game and what you want to improve.
Your First Lesson
The first session is built around understanding your current game and identifying the areas where focused coaching can make the biggest difference.
We begin by discussing your experience, goals, previous sports background, strengths, frustrations, and what you want to improve.
I will watch your technique, movement, positioning, and decision-making to identify the areas that can make the biggest difference.
Instead of overwhelming you with too many changes, we focus on the most important adjustments for your individual game.
You will receive focused repetitions with real-time coaching so you can understand and feel the changes in your technique.
We connect your improved technique to real point construction, smarter positioning, and better shot selection.
At the end of your lesson, you will understand what to continue practicing and how to keep improving.
Coaching Options
$120
Personalized one-on-one coaching focused on your technique, strategy, and goals.
Learn More →$180
More court time for detailed instruction, repetition, and match-focused training.
Learn More →$60 per player
Train with a friend or partner while receiving focused coaching and feedback.
Learn More →$200
Learn the fundamentals, scoring, positioning, shot selection, and confidence needed to play.
Learn More →$50 per player
Skill-focused instruction in an energetic group environment.
Learn More →Custom training
Develop the skills, consistency, and match strategy needed to improve your competitive results.
Learn More →Pickleball Learning Center
Explore free guides on technique, strategy, positioning, ratings, and common pickleball problems.
A beginner-friendly guide to the game, positioning, serving, the kitchen, and the first skills to learn.
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Learn how to make the third shot drop more consistent and useful during real points.
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Improve touch, placement, kitchen strategy, and your ability to recognize attackable balls.
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Common Questions
Lessons are held at East Bay Pickleball Club, 317 Market Street in Warren, Rhode Island, unless another arrangement is confirmed in advance.
Yes. Beginner instruction is available for players who have never played before as well as newer players who want help with scoring, positioning, technique, and confidence.
You are welcome to bring your own paddle. If you are brand new and do not yet have equipment, mention that when requesting your lesson.
Yes. Semi-private lessons are available for players who want to train together while still receiving personalized coaching and feedback.
Yes. Coaching can focus on consistency, shot selection, positioning, transition play, match strategy, tournament preparation, and competitive development.
Use the lesson request page to tell James what you want help with and when you are generally available. You can also call or text James directly at (401) 297-7836.
Nearby Areas
These pages help players understand the primary Warren training location and whether traveling for coaching makes sense for them.
If traveling from Somerset works for you, request a lesson with James at the Warren facility.