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Will Ratcliff is the General Manager of 3rd Shot Pickleball’s Reno location and a 5.0+ level player. He started playing in 2015 and has earned medals at APP Tour events while continuing to grow his competitive game.
As a coach, Will brings a calm, focused approach to helping players improve. He emphasizes solid fundamentals, efficient movement, and smarter shot choices—tailoring each session to meet players where they are and help them take the next step in their game.
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LESSONS PRICING
PRIVATE
$120
SEMI PRIVATE
$75
(2 People)
SMALL GROUP
$60
(3-4 People)
3SP RENO GM
Hourly per player
Hailing from Blaine, Minnesota, Brent Waiwaiole is an accomplished pickleball player and well-known pickleball instructor. As the Vice President of Player Development, he helped build the North Star Pickleball Association which has provided pickleball programming and fostered pickleball growth in the Twin Cities.
Since 2018, Brent has played in numerous Sr. Pro events, is a U.S. Open champion, and Played in the inaugural season of the National Pickleball League. His most recent medal achievement came at the APP Sacramento, tournament, in March 2024, where he won Gold in the Masters division of men’s doubles.
Brent and his wife Linda recently moved to Truckee, California to be near their children and grandchildren.
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BRENT
LESSONS PRICING
PRIVATE
$120
SEMI PRIVATE
(2 People)
SMALL GROUP
(3-4 People)
$60
$75
Hourly per player
Julie is a teacher at heart! With a background in education, teaching elementary school and junior high, she has also coached several youth sports for athletes ages 4-14 years old.
She is a Level 1 Pickleball Instructor and has several yoga and pilates certifications, including Mat Pilates, Yoga Sculpt, Vinyasa, and Yin. Julie’s goal at 3rd Shot is to help novice players develop their game, design fitness classes to support and enhance your pickleball experience, and be a vital role in youth programming.
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JULIE
LESSONS PRICING
PRIVATE
$100
SEMI PRIVATE
(2 People)
SMALL GROUP
(3-4 People)
$50
$65
Hourly per player
My background is past high level racquetball player with over 25 years of experience and well over 100 tournaments and numerous trophy's in the open division. Besides teaching at the club level I also taught racquetball at the local community college. For the last 5 years his obsession is pickleball “I've never know someone to quit pickelball!” Steve has won medals both PPA and APP events. I received certification to coach through the PPR in 2024. Steve believes whatever the lesson is based on serves, returns, 3rd shots, simulated game play, drills, technique, tactical, etc... the experience should be always be fun and positive while helping students reach their goals.
My teaching philosophy is “Pickleball Progression” making sure you have all the foundation skills to go to the next level. I analyze your game: Grip, Stance, Paddle Preparation, Contact Point, Weight Transfer, Ready Position. Then we work on: Consistency, Accuracy, Positioning, Weaknesses and Strengths of you and your opponents. We finish with some type of game based play or drill to test the progress. My goal is for you to leave the lesson with the skills to do some self analyzing so you don't fall back into old habits. If possible I love to play some open play with you after the lesson ASAP. I will give you homework, both with links to outstanding coaches teaching videos directly related to the skills you need to improve, goals for your immediate future and drills to take with you to work on to reach your potential. I look forward to meeting you and doing everything I can to help you level up!
STEVE
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PRIVATE
$100
SEMI PRIVATE
$65
(2 People)
SMALL GROUP
$50
(3-4 People)
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Chris Hall is a former professional volleyball player and experienced coach now focused on pickleball. He was a volleyball standout at the University of Southern California, earning NCAA All-American honors and playing for the U.S. Men’s Junior National and Boys Youth National Teams, where he competed internationally in Bahrain and Cuba. After graduating in 2022, Chris spent a year playing professional volleyball in Denmark before shifting to coaching.
With his extensive volleyball experience and coaching background, Chris quickly transitioned to pickleball, where he now competes at the 5.0+ level in PPA tournaments. His broad experience in both sports enables him to offer valuable insights into technique, strategy, and mental focus, helping players improve their game.
Whether you're new to pickleball or seeking to refine your skills, Chris's expertise and passion make him an invaluable resource for players at all levels.
