About
Coaching built around how adults actually learn pickleball.
I'm Jorge Melgar, an IPTPA Level 1 certified pickleball coach based in Panama. I help adults and recreational players learn pickleball in a clear, structured, supportive way.
Background
An IPTPA-certified coach with a beginner-first mindset.
Pickleball should feel welcoming from your very first session. My job is to break the game into pieces that click — so consistency, scoring, and strategy stop feeling abstract.
- Patient
- Every player learns at their own pace. Sessions match where you are, not where you 'should' be.
- Practical
- Drills tie directly to real game situations — no busywork, no fluff.
- Beginner-friendly
- Clear explanations of rules, scoring, and strategy. No jargon barrier.
- Focused on improvement
- We track what's working so you leave each session better than you came in.
Who I coach
Ideal players I love working with.
- Beginners trying pickleball for the first time
- Social and recreational players who want to play with more confidence
- Doubles players looking to sharpen positioning and shot selection
- Tennis and padel players transitioning to pickleball
Let's play.
Tell me a bit about your goals and I'll suggest a starting point.