Richie Kim, Ph.D.

Pickleball Instructor

About

I am a psychometrician and a Level 2 Certified Pickleball Teaching Professional through IPTPA. As one of only three IPTPA Level 2 instructors in BC and the sole one on Vancouver Island, my expertise in pickleball education stands out. Serving as Selkirk Sport’s International Advocate, I focus on enhancing the joy and proficiency of pickleball gameplay. I study practical pickleball tactics to help players enjoy the game more and play better.

Contact Info

2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 3K7, Canada
2367884868
wise.inpsyt@gmail.com
Pickleball Tactics

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Pickleball Coaching International: https://www.pickleballcoachinginternational.com/
Professional Pickleball Registry: https://pprpickleball.org/
Racquet Sports Professionals Association (formerly USPTA): https://www.uspta.com/USPTA/Membership/Membership_Types/Pickleball.aspx
International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association: https://iptpa.com/certification-overview/
DUPR: https://www.dupr.com/certification

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