Pickleball coaching for kids!
Pickle Pops Coaching provides 3-11 year olds with fun and engaging pickleball coaching sessions all around the UK.
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Fun pickleball sessions for kids
Our sessions are planned by Jon Swain, former professor of coaching at Canterbury University. They put FUN front and centre, meaning we don't just run boring drills, we play skills-based games which meet children where they are.
Fun & friendly
Focus on fun and fundamentals, make friends and learn teamwork
Easy to pick(le)-up
Pickleball is incredibly easy to pick-up with a lower-weight ball and slower bounce
Age-appropriate
Age-appropriate skill development that builds confidence and coordination
Experienced coaches
Certified coaches who've developed bespoke, kid-friendly Pickleball programmes
Why Pickleball?
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the UK and it's perfect for kids as it's;
- Super easy to learn with simple swings
- Builds hand-eye coordination with a slower-moving ball
- Instant confidence boost with most kids making shots in their first session
- Social and team friendly – a smaller court means much more interaction
Our mission
At Pickle Pops Coaching, we're on a mission to ignite a lifelong passion for pickleball in every child. We do this through FUN, engaging, and skill-building coaching sessions that go beyond the court.
Our vision
We envision a world where every child can discover the joy of pickleball. Our goal is to be the leading and most trusted provider of youth pickleball coaching, empowering young players to thrive and building a vibrant network of successful franchisees who share our passion.
Our story
It all started with a love for racket sports. As passionate players, Oli and David were hooked the moment they discovered pickleball. It was familiar yet fresh, easy to pick up but challenging to master – and incredibly fun!
They wanted to share this newfound excitement with the children in their own families. But when they searched for kids' pickleball coaching, they found a gap. That's when the idea for Pickle Pops Coaching was born – to bring the joy of pickleball to kids everywhere!
Meet our team
Oli Grimsey–Jones
CEO and Co-founder
Oli has a background in building digital products and in kids and youth tennis coaching. He has a passion for pickleball, inclusivity and learning through play.
David Grimsey
COO and Co-founder
David is a business strategy and AI expert who has founded multiple successful businesses. He also has extensive youth coaching experience in tennis and basketball.
Jon Swain
Chief Coaching Officer
John is a former professor of coaching at Canterbury University. An accomplished level 3 tennis coach, Jon has over 30 years of youth coaching expertise.
Ready to Start?
Get in touch to lock down your spot on the court or to ask about school program options.
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