Karen Thomas

Professional Certified Pickleball Instructor

About

A national medalist in both singles and doubles and former competitive tennis player, Karen enjoys sharing her love of pickleball with others, whether they are new to the game or have been playing for a while and want to take their game to the next level. Lessons are tailored to meet each student's needs and may focus on technique, strategy, teamwork, mental focus, tournament prep and more.

Contact Info

Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States
2068531609
karen.thomas787@gmail.com
Karen Thomas Pickleball

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the different coaching certifications?

There are a number of pickleball coaching certifications available. Pickleball Coaching International (PCI) is the gold standard for certification in the pickleball industry. Here are some other certifications:

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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