Personalized Pickleball Coaching at Las Brisas Huatulco
Improve Your Game While You Enjoy Your Vacation
Private, semi-private, and small-group pickleball coaching designed around your level, your goals, and the way you actually play.
Train in the morning on the permanent pickleball courts at Las Brisas Huatulco, then enjoy the rest of your day in paradise.
2-Hour Morning Sessions | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
CHECK AVAILABILITY +1 (604) 518 8536 (WhatsApp / Text)
SMYG — Show Me Your Game
Don't Just Learn How to Hit the Ball. Learn How to Play the Game.
Technique matters.
But many players already know how to hit a serve, a drop, a dink, or a volley.
The bigger question is:
Do you know which shot to use, when to use it, and where to place it?
That is exactly what SMYG — Show Me Your Game is designed to teach.
SMYG is my signature live, game-based coaching format where strategy is taught inside real competitive play.
Instead of discussing game strategy from outside the court, we put you into actual points and work on the decisions as they happen.
How SMYG Works
Individual Player
The coach and student play together as a team against other players.
While we compete, I observe your decisions and help you understand:
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Which shot is the best choice
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When to attack
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When to defend
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Where to place the ball
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Where you should move after your shot
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How to construct the point
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How to recognize opportunities
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How to avoid unnecessary risks
You receive tactical coaching while experiencing the situation in real time.
Couples and Playing Partners
If you normally play together as a team, you stay together.
I remain courtside, observe your games, and provide tactical guidance between rallies.
We analyze:
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Shot selection
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Partner positioning
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Court coverage
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Communication
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Movement as a team
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Ball placement
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Transition decisions
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Attack versus defense
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Point construction
The objective is to help both players understand what is happening during the point and why.
The SMYG Difference
Most Lessons Teach Shots. SMYG Teaches Decisions.
A technically good shot used at the wrong moment can still lose the point.
A simple shot used at the right time can win it.
SMYG helps you understand the difference.
Better Decisions. Better Positioning. Better Pickleball.
Prefer to Work on Your Technique?
Personalized Skill Development
Every player has different technical needs.
Rather than following a fixed lesson plan, we identify the areas that can make the biggest difference in your game and build the session around them.
Depending on your needs, we may work on:
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Ball control and consistency
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Serve and return
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Third-shot development
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Drops and drives
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Transition-zone play
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Resets
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Dinking
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Volleys and counters
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Speed-ups
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Movement and positioning
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Offensive and defensive skills
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Shot execution under pressure
The goal is not simply to hit hundreds of balls.
The goal is to develop shots you can actually trust during a game.
BOOK SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Combine Technique + Strategy
Learn It. Apply It. Understand It.
For many players, the strongest coaching experience combines technical development with SMYG.
First, we identify and improve the skills that are limiting your game.
Then we put those skills into competitive situations.
You learn:
How to execute the shot.
When to use the shot.
Where to place the shot.
What to do next.
This connection between technique and decision-making is often where players make their biggest breakthrough.
BUILD MY PERSONALIZED SESSION
Coaching Options
1.Private Coaching - 1 Player - $80 USD - 2 Hours
Maximum individual attention with the entire session focused on your game.
Ideal for technical development, SMYG strategy coaching, or a personalized combination of both.
2.Semi-Private Coaching - 2 Players - $70 USD per person - 2 Hours
Ideal for couples, friends, or regular playing partners who want personalized coaching while training together.
3.Small-Group Coaching - 3–4 Players - $60 USD per person - 2 Hours
An excellent format for combining skill development, positioning, partner strategy, tactical drills, and competitive game situations.
4.Private Group Clinic - 5–8 Players - $55 USD per person - 2 Hours
Ideal for friends, families, and vacation groups who want their own private pickleball coaching experience.
Staying Several Days?
Turn Your Vacation Into a Pickleball Development Experience
One session can identify important changes.
Several sessions give us time to build them into your game.
That is why multi-morning programs are available for players who want more than a single lesson.
1.Private Development Program - 1 Player
1 Morning / 2 Hours — $80
2 Mornings / 4 Hours — $150
3 Mornings / 6 Hours — $210
2. Semi-Private Development Program - 2 Players
1 Morning — $70 per person
2 Mornings — $130 per person
3 Mornings — $190 per person
3. Small-Group Development Program - 3–4 Players
1 Morning — $60 per person
3 Mornings / 6 Hours — $165 per person
4. Private Group Development Program - 5–8 Players
1 Morning — $55 per person
3 Mornings / 6 Hours — $150 per perso
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The 3-Morning Development Program
Six Hours. Three Stages. One Better Player.
The three mornings are designed as a progression rather than three independent lessons.
Morning 1 - Assess & Develop
We start by looking at your game.
We identify the technical and tactical areas that are costing you points or preventing you from progressing.
Then we establish priorities and begin working on the changes that can have the greatest impact.
Morning 2 - Build & Apply
We continue developing those skills and begin putting them into realistic point situations.
The emphasis shifts from simply executing a shot to executing it at the right moment and for the right reason.
We may work on:
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Consistency
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Movement
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Positioning
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Transition play
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Shot selection
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Offensive and defensive patterns
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Partner coordination
Morning 3 - SMYG — Show Me Your Game
Now we put everything into competitive play.
You play.
I observe.
We analyze the decisions being made during the rally.
We work on:
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Shot selection
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Ball placement
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Positioning
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Partner movement
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Attack versus defense
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Patience
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Point construction
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Recognizing patterns
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Creating opportunities
The objective is for you to leave not only playing better, but understanding why you are playing better.
RESERVE THE 3-MORNING PROGRAM
Coaching Built Around You
No Fixed Curriculum. No One-Size-Fits-All Lesson.
Every player is different.
One player may need better technique.
Another may have good technique but poor positioning.
Another may be losing points because of shot selection.
Another may be attacking too early.
Another may be playing too passively.
Personalized coaching allows us to spend your time on the areas that matter most to your game.
Your Vacation. Your Schedule.
Pick the Morning That Works for You.
Sessions are normally scheduled:
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Choose one morning or several mornings during your stay, subject to availability.
There is no fixed camp schedule.
You choose the day or days that fit your vacation.
Train in the morning.
Enjoy Huatulco for the rest of the day.
What Should You Bring?
Bring the paddle you normally use, if you have one.
Balls are provided.
Paddles can also be provided when necessary.
Who Is This Coaching For?
You do not need to be an advanced player.
You do not need a tournament rating.
You simply need to want to improve.
Sessions can be adapted for:
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Newer recreational players
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Intermediate players
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Advanced players
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Competitive players
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Couples
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Regular doubles partners
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Friends traveling together
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Private vacation groups
Your level determines where we start.
Your goals determine where we go.
About Your Coach
Catalin Costea
IPTPA Level II Certified Pickleball Instructor & Coach
Academy of Pickleball
With more than 10 years of coaching and competitive pickleball experience, Catalin specializes in game strategy, tactics, player development, and helping players make better decisions under pressure.
A multi-medalist in competitions in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, his coaching approach combines technical development with an understanding of how points are actually constructed and won.
Don't Just Learn More Shots.
Learn How to Play Better Pickleball.
BUILD MY PERSONALIZED SESSION
Frequently Asked Questions
What level do I need to be?
Any level is welcome.
The session is adapted to your current ability and your goals.
Can I book only one morning?
Yes.
All coaching sessions are 2 hours.
You may book one morning or select a multi-morning development program.
What is SMYG?
SMYG — Show Me Your Game is a live strategy-coaching format where you play competitive games while I observe and coach your decisions.
We focus on which shot to play, when to play it, where to place the ball, court positioning, point construction, and decision-making.
Is SMYG only for advanced players?
No.
In fact, learning better decision-making early can prevent players from developing poor tactical habits.
SMYG is adapted to the player's current level.
Can my spouse or friend join me?
Yes.
Semi-private coaching for two players is $70 USD per person for 2 hours.
Can we book as a group?
Yes.
3–4 players — $60 USD per person
5–8 players — $55 USD per person
All sessions are 2 hours.
Can we work only on strategy?
Absolutely.
Choose SMYG — Show Me Your Game.
Can we combine technique and strategy?
Yes.
This is one of the most effective formats.
We can develop a particular skill first and then use SMYG to apply it during competitive play.
Do I need to bring balls?
No.
Balls are provided.
Do I need my own paddle?
If you have one, bring the paddle you normally use.
Paddles can also be provided if necessary.
Where are the sessions held?
Coaching takes place on the permanent pickleball courts at Las Brisas Huatulco.
What time are sessions?
Sessions are normally held:
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Choose your preferred day or days, subject to availability.
Ready to Understand Your Game Better?
Tell me:
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How many players are participating
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Your approximate playing level
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Your preferred day or days
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Whether you are interested in Skill Development, SMYG Game Strategy, or a combination of both
I will confirm availability and help you choose the format that best fits your stay.
Train in the Morning.
Play Smarter.
Enjoy Huatulco.
CHECK AVAILABILITY +1 (604) 518 8536 (WhatsApp / Text)
RESERVE YOUR SESSION
Academy of Pickleball
Personalized Pickleball Coaching in Huatulco, Mexico
Catalin Costea
IPTPA Level II Certified Pickleball Instructor & Coach
