Ken Kikkawa

Pickleball Teaching Pro

About

I'm a certified pickleball coach by the Professional Pickleball Registry and an active member of USA Pickleball. I've been so inspired by the game that he co-authored a book titled "The Unexpected Joy of Pickleball: Life Lessons & Inspirational Stories from the Court". I am also the founder and product developer of the apparel and lifestyle brand Love2Dink Pickleball, and I have a pickleball blog at love2dink.com. I compete at the 4.0 level in men's & mixed doubles.

Contact Info

Altadena, California, 91001, United States
6267945556
love2dink@gmail.com

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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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