Coaching
Break Through With Dan Jenkins
Our Head Coach at Tahoe Pickleball, Dan Jenkins is a long time teaching professional with many years experience at the world-renowned Vic Braden Tennis College, in Coto De Caza, Ca. and St. George, Utah.
Dan is a past USPTA Certified Teaching Professional and worked nearly a decade at Tennis-Warehouse.com as the primary Web Equipment & Review Editor & Writer. Having led their product review and play-testing team, Dan also wrote a bi-weekly tennis-sports column—so be on the lookout for his awesome pickleball tips.
Dan moved to Truckee-Tahoe in 2009 and made the cross-over from tennis to pickleball at Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District, where he can often be found playing and where he looks forward to coaching you to your next big breakthrough.
Dan’s Specialties
Stroke Mechanics
Court Movement Efficiency
Singles and Doubles Strategy
Doubles Communication
Drilling
The Tennis to Pickleball Transition
Jerry A.
I have taken several lessons with Dan, and appreciate his insight, and passion for the game. He has been VERY helpful, in integrating my skill as a
Krista Stein
I took a fantastic lesson today from Dan Jenkins. Not only is he a great player, but he’s also an awesome instructor! His explanations and instructions were easy to follow and things began to click as to how and why the strokes are performed the way they are–always seeking to achieve maximum effectiveness. I highly recommend Dan for lessons–for players at any level of play. Great experience!
Wally W.
I had a great lesson with you. Hope to become a 4.0 as you projected. Thanks for all your help. Looking forward to the next lesson!