This page contains resources for local players including COACHES and EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS.
All coaches and equipment suppliers listed here are BAPA members.
If you are a resource for local players and want to be listed, please contact BAPA via our Contact page.
COACHES (listed alphabetically by last name)
Dick Johnson
Contact#: (208) 602-0831
Email: lawanaanddick@me.com
Teaching Qualifications:
- Professional Pickleball Registry Certified Professional (official education & certification partner of the USAPA). Certified to teach all levels of players. Known for fun, high quality teaching.
- Taught tennis and pickleball clinics/lessons in ID, AZ, UT, TX, VA focusing on pickleball strokes, tourney preparation, strategy.
- 260 medals in 122 sanctioned tourneys in the past 10 years. 5 time USAPA Nationals Champion & 15 time medalist. 6 time US Open Champion & 17 time medalist. Many medals won against much younger players.
- 86 medals, including 45 Golds, for the past 7 consecutive years in all 8 World & National Major tourneys for seniors. 2 Grand Slams winning all the Majors in the same year. 7 Triple Crowns in those Majors, including USAPA Nationals.
- 2018 Male Pickleball Player of the Year (usually awarded to younger, professional players). One of the few who have played in both the tennis US Open and the pickleball US Open.
- 2022 Hall of Fame of the Huntsman World Senior Games (chosen from 230,000 athletes from 86 countries in 35 sports in past 35 years)
- 2018 Award from the National Senior Games (chosen from 110,000 athletes in 35 different sports (first to an Idahoan and first ever to a pickleball player).
Brian Umbaugh
Contact#: 208-243-6306
Email: brian.umbaugh9@gmail.com
Teaching Qualifications:
- Instructor in basic fundamental skills, advanced skills, personal and team strategy, and court awareness.
- Designs and implements a personalized pickleball learning program for each player, addressing any specific conditions or concerns.
- Will work with players with all types of experience levels and athletic backgrounds.
- Available for private, semi-private, and group lessons.
Client Review: "The day I picked up a pickleball paddle, I was hooked. Landing on a court with Brian, I was impressed by his effortless skills. I learned he taught lessons, and it sounded fun. Over the last 2 years, Brian has proven to be a brilliant strategist with an ability to watch you play and create lessons on the spot. His lessons are tailored, focusing on specific strengths and weaknesses, and his prices are reasonable. He has improved my game significantly. He challenges you to be your best on the pickleball court, making every session worthwhile and a step forward in the game. He’s not just a coach, but a dear friend." - Karie
Equipment Suppliers (listed alphabetically by last name)
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