Brian Ying
Pickleball Coach in Fremont, California
Brian brings a rare combination of rapid progression, high-level competitive experience, and analytical depth to his coaching. In just eight months, he climbed from a 2.7 to a 4.599 DUPR competing regularly with 4.5+ level players. That kind of trajectory isn’t accidental. It reflects deliberate practice, smart drilling, and a deep understanding of patterns, probabilities, and pressure moments. Brian doesn’t just teach shots—he teaches advantage. He thinks in terms of exchange ratios, positioning leverage, and when a speed-up truly earns you a 51–49 edge instead of opening you up to a counter. His fast hands and aggressive instincts are backed by thoughtful decision-making, helping players build controlled offense rather than reckless pace. What separates Brian is how clearly he sees the game. He understands rating systems, regional play styles, and how skill translates across levels. He’s studied what actually moves DUPR, what causes plateaus, and how to break through them—because he’s lived it. Whether you’re a 3.0 trying to stabilize your third shot, a 4.0 stuck at a ceiling, or a tournament player refining hands battles, Brian coaches with structure, intentionality, and measurable progress in mind. If you want to level up intelligently—not just hit harder, but win smarter—he’ll help you build a game that holds up under pressure. ^ yes, written by ai. real people don’t use that many em dashes. I prompted chatGPT to write a couple paragraphs about me based on the hundreds of internal conversations I had with it.
5.0
8 reviews
12+
Lessons taught
1
Years experience
7
Locations
About Brian
Brian brings a rare combination of rapid progression, high-level competitive experience, and analytical depth to his coaching. In just eight months, he climbed from a 2.7 to a 4.599 DUPR competing regularly with 4.5+ level players. That kind of trajectory isn’t accidental. It reflects deliberate practice, smart drilling, and a deep understanding of patterns, probabilities, and pressure moments. Brian doesn’t just teach shots—he teaches advantage. He thinks in terms of exchange ratios, positioning leverage, and when a speed-up truly earns you a 51–49 edge instead of opening you up to a counter. His fast hands and aggressive instincts are backed by thoughtful decision-making, helping players build controlled offense rather than reckless pace. What separates Brian is how clearly he sees the game. He understands rating systems, regional play styles, and how skill translates across levels. He’s studied what actually moves DUPR, what causes plateaus, and how to break through them—because he’s lived it. Whether you’re a 3.0 trying to stabilize your third shot, a 4.0 stuck at a ceiling, or a tournament player refining hands battles, Brian coaches with structure, intentionality, and measurable progress in mind. If you want to level up intelligently—not just hit harder, but win smarter—he’ll help you build a game that holds up under pressure. ^ yes, written by ai. real people don’t use that many em dashes. I prompted chatGPT to write a couple paragraphs about me based on the hundreds of internal conversations I had with it.
See Brian Ying in Action
“I got an hour of pickleball coaching from Brian. He helped me better understand the mistakes I’m making and the adjustments I need to improve. A lot of my shots weren’t getting under the ball enough. I also never really understood how to do a topspin drop shot. I had only been doing a basic push drop. He taught me how to do a topspin drop in about 15 minutes. My drives were also very weak because I was mostly using my arm. He showed me how to load up my back leg so I can serve and drive harder. He also fixed my backhand roll volley and flicks. Overall, I learned a lot. It was a very pleasant experience, and now I know what I need to work on to get better at pickleball.”
Francis
What Students Say
Bianca
3 lessons
Thank you so much for such an amazing coaching session and the detailed follow-up instructions! I learned so much in just one hour—it honestly exceeded my expectations. I would absolutely recommend you to any pickleball player who is looking to learn or take their skills to the next level. You’re a truly natural coach. You quickly identified exactly what I need to improve and gave me clear, specific, and actionable steps to practice and build those skills. I’m really excited to keep working on everything you taught me!
Hiriko
1 lesson
Brian's lesson was amazing and I really enjoyed the 1 h lesson with my son. Brian has rich knowledge and improved our skills of pickleball. While he taught us, he was watching our body movements and paddle face and he corrected the right places. That helps us to improve and he knows the pickleball game strategy, next time we offer him to have a lesson to improve our game.
Ted
3 lessons
Working with Brian really helped my game. He has an outstanding ability to observe small nuances in technique and give advice that can be implemented immediately. His background in badminton gives him a unique perspective, especially with footwork, that translates directly to the pickleball court. I can’t recommend him enough!!
Hiromi M.
9 lessons
Thank you!
Francis
Intermediate student
“I got an hour of pickleball coaching from Brian. He helped me better understand the mistakes I’m making and the adjustments I need to improve. A lot of my shots weren’t getting under the ball enough. I also never really understood how to do a topspin drop shot. I had only been doing a basic push drop. He taught me how to do a topspin drop in about 15 minutes. My drives were also very weak because I was mostly using my arm. He showed me how to load up my back leg so I can serve and drive harder. He also fixed my backhand roll volley and flicks. Overall, I learned a lot. It was a very pleasant experience, and now I know what I need to work on to get better at pickleball.”
Bianca
Intermediate student
“Thank you so much for such an amazing coaching session and the detailed follow-up instructions! I learned so much in just one hour—it honestly exceeded my expectations. I would absolutely recommend you to any pickleball player who is looking to learn or take their skills to the next level. You’re a truly natural coach. You quickly identified exactly what I need to improve and gave me clear, specific, and actionable steps to practice and build those skills. I’m really excited to keep working on everything you taught me!”
Ready to Start?
Brian is available throughout the week for lessons. Pick a time that works for your schedule.
Weekly Schedule
Booking policies
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson.