Eric Nguyen
Pickleball Coach in Tustin, California
I’m a former USTA 4.0+ tennis player and current 4.5 DUPR pickleball player who has transitioned into coaching with a strong passion for helping others improve. With my tennis background, I bring a strong understanding of strategy, footwork, and shot mechanics that naturally translates into pickleball instruction. I’m fully dedicated to teaching pickleball and enjoy working with players of all levels, whether they’re just starting out or looking to sharpen their competitive game. My goal is to create a fun, supportive environment while helping players build confidence and improve their skills on the court.
5.0
33 reviews
47+
Lessons taught
2
Years experience
3
Locations
About Eric
I’m a former USTA 4.0+ tennis player and current 4.5 DUPR pickleball player who has transitioned into coaching with a strong passion for helping others improve. With my tennis background, I bring a strong understanding of strategy, footwork, and shot mechanics that naturally translates into pickleball instruction. I’m fully dedicated to teaching pickleball and enjoy working with players of all levels, whether they’re just starting out or looking to sharpen their competitive game. My goal is to create a fun, supportive environment while helping players build confidence and improve their skills on the court.
See Eric Nguyen in Action
“TENNIS REVIEW: Coach Eric is fantastic! The only review youll need. I just started working with him, and within a few lessons, I was able to get the hang of it. Despite having no prior experience, he guided me through the ins and outs of tennis, including strategies and techniques. He really caters to my style and knows when to push me to improve. I’ve enjoyed the energy he brings to our sessions, and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with him whenever I have the time. So please dont hesitate to schedule a lesson. Reach out to him today and have yourself an amazing 👏 time on the court. Thank me later. 🎾”
Christina R.
What Students Say
Thavery B.
21 lessons
The lesson with Eric was quite good, especially because he clearly explained everything from serving to paddle hold and how to keep the ball in play. I appreciated his patience and the way he broke down each step, making learning pretty straightforward. Though I still need to work on returning the ball without hitting it out and improving my backhand, I look forward to seeing how more lessons might help me refine these areas. Still, it’s a solid approach if you're aiming to up your game a bit.
Brian C.
5 lessons
Eric has been a great coach for me and I highly recommend him. I immediately felt like it was a good match because the lessons were tailored to my needs and he made adjustments as I progressed. I learned a lot and made improvements in technique while having fun. Communication was great as well.
Sandy T.
1 lesson
I’m super impressed with how tailored Eric was to my needs. He had the ability to see my weaknesses and structuring lessons around them on the fly. I’ve seen such a big improvement in my game since I started these personalized lessons. Thanks coach!
Yuji
5 lessons
Eric was fun to learn from, watch, and play with. He made sure every lesson was an improvement on the last and gave so many nice nuggets to better my skills as a total beginner. He’s the best! Looking forward to becoming a pickle pro in no time 😎
Sandy T.
Student
“I’m super impressed with how tailored Eric was to my needs. He had the ability to see my weaknesses and structuring lessons around them on the fly. I’ve seen such a big improvement in my game since I started these personalized lessons. Thanks coach!”
Yuji
Beginner student
“Eric was fun to learn from, watch, and play with. He made sure every lesson was an improvement on the last and gave so many nice nuggets to better my skills as a total beginner. He’s the best! Looking forward to becoming a pickle pro in no time 😎”
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Eric is available throughout the week for lessons. Pick a time that works for your schedule.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson.