Obsessed with pickleball?
You’re in the right place.
I’m Ho Nguyen, a pickleball coach
teacher
tournament planner
facility consultant &
all-out fanatic.
But you can call me Pickleball Ho. Everybody in
Santa Monica does.
I love that.
Hi, I’m Ho!
Way back in 2019, my surfing buddy introduced me to pickleball, and I fell in love with the game immediately. After just a few months, I got good enough to teach others how to play and improve their game.
I am a PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor and became a USA Pickleball Ambassador for Santa Monica in 2021. I’m the founder of the Santa Monica Pickleball Club, a nonprofit that provides free and low-cost opportunities for the the community to play pickleball. Our club is a lot of fun and incredibly popular—we have more than 2,000 members!
I call the style I teach "Tai Chi Pickleball.” When you play in this style, your entire body is engaged, helping you play in a calm and controlled way. I’ll help you learn how to "feel it in the body" so you can truly improve your skills and your game.
I'm proud to have been featured in:
•InPickleball magazine
•USA Pickleball magazine
•Several Los Angeles news stations
Pickleball Retreats
PICKLEBALL SUMMER SMASH RECAP
Santa Barbara 2024
FALL ‘24
PICKLEBALL RETREAT
September 9-16, 2024
Piedmont & Lombardy, Italy
A once-in-a-lifetime chance to play pickleball in Biella, a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts, and one of the most important cities in northern Italy. Indulge in the most decadent food, tour ancient archeological sites, swim in dreamy bays, take cooking classes, and, of course, play pickleball!
We’ll be staying at Relais Santo Stefano Resort, a 4-star hotel at the foot of the Alps, surrounded by large green spaces with a swimming pool and pickleball courts.You’ll get 15+ hours of instruction with me and enjoy touring the region with your fellow pickleball lovers.
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How we can pickleball together
Coaching, Lessons & Clinics
I offer private, semi-private, and group lessons to beginners, intermediate, and more established players. My style of teaching pickleball is unique in that I am able to help players physically feel how to improve their game. I teach lessons at Glen Alla Park, 4601 Alla Rd, Marina Del Rey.
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My rate for private lessons is $100/hour. Discount when you book packages of 5+ hours.
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My rate for semi-private (2 people) lessons is: $150/hour
Group lessons (3-4 players): $200/hour
Tournaments & Events
Need help organizing a tournament or want to incorporate pickleball into your next event? I’ll take it all on so it’s easy and fun for you.
I also host Pickleball Retreats where you can gather with other pickleball lovers and play (and eat) your heart out.
Let me help you plan a pickleball-inspired event:
•Birthday parties for kids and grownups
•Fundraisers for nonprofits
•Full tournaments
•Smaller round-robin tournaments
•Corporate events
Pickleball Facility Consulting
If you want to create an all-star pickleball facility, I can help. I’ve got years of experience, and I know what it takes to create, staff, build and launch your program so it catches on quickly and is set to thrive.
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I firmly believe that Ho is the best pickleball coach in Santa Monica. Under his guidance, I've seen significant improvements in my gameplay, and he has greatly enhanced my love for the sport.
—Ping
Pickleball Student
COME FIND ME ON THE COURTS
MEMORIAL PARK
1401 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
GLEN ALLA PARK
4601 Alla Rd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
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I've taken lessons from many pros, but always come back to Ho. I learn the most, laugh the most,and benefit the most.
—Laurie aka "Shortstack"
Pickleball Student
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