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KATHERINE TAYLOR

KATHERINE TAYLOR

Mission Viejo,CA

Summary

Results-oriented and PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor with a proven track record of delivering exceptional coaching and instruction to players of all skill levels. A dedicated ambassador for the sport and deeply passionate about promoting and cultivating a thriving pickleball community. With a strong emphasis on technique, strategy, and player development, successfully helped numerous individuals enhance their skills and achieve their goals. Skilled in creating customized training programs, organizing tournaments, and fostering a positive learning environment, committed to delivering unparalleled instruction and empowering players to reach their full potential. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, am able to excel at building rapport with students by instilling a love for pickleball on and off the courts.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PPR Certified Pickleball Coach

Picklestar Wellness, LLC
09.2023 - Current
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Developed and implemented beginners and intermediate pickleball sessions for teachers and staff at different school districts

PPR Certified Pickleball Coach

Teachme.to
02.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills to teach private Pickleball classes and organize private events for individuals and businesses.
  • Provide lessons, advice, and tips to players at all levels, from beginners to advanced stages, and increase their skills by 30%.
  • Instructional services include private and semi-private lessons, small groups, clinics, team coaching, tactics, and strategy.
  • Teach proper physical conditioning for maximum endurance, health, and safety.
  • Have deep knowledge of intricacies of game play
  • Establish Relationships - Connect people by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships, and collaborations
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Police Science

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.1999

Skills

  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Student-centered learning focus
  • Ability to motivate students
  • Understanding of learning styles
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Team Training
  • Wellness coach
  • Team building
  • Building Relationships

Certification

Certified Pickleball Coach - Professional Pickleball Registry


Competed PPA Tournaments:

  • Los Cab PPA Tournament, Los Cab
  • Celebrity PPA Tournament, Palm Desert, CA
  • 11-Zero Swish Team Pickleball, Costa Mesa, CA
  • 11-Zero Swish Team Pickleball, Fountain Valley, CA



Timeline

PPR Certified Pickleball Coach

Picklestar Wellness, LLC
09.2023 - Current

PPR Certified Pickleball Coach

Teachme.to
02.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Police Science

University of California, Irvine
KATHERINE TAYLOR