Coach team

PROpickleball coaching team

We will select a specialist for a specific task: the first lesson, the transition from another racket sport, the development of equipment and tactics, physical training or entry to competitions

Team

7 coaches with different specializations

Play-level

Every coach has a DUPR profile

Track record

Russian and international tournaments

First visit

You can come without your partner and your racket

Not one coach, but a team for different tasks

The beginner needs a clear explanation and a safe pace; the tennis player needs a precise redesign of his or her technique; the competitive player needs tactics, decision analysis and pressure work; and the coach is selected according to his or her goal, play experience, age, language, and intensity

Single standard PROpickleball

All the coaches are rated in the international DUPR system, have played with representatives of different countries and are familiar with international training and tournament practice, each responsible for his own strong specialization and does not try to work with all the clients equally

How to Choose a Coach

Vera Ilyina and Maxim Frolov are suitable for a comfortable start; Nikolai Chernyshov is suitable for systemic development and competition; Timur Bayramukov is suitable for technical and physical training; Alexander Berezhnoy is suitable for transitioning from tennis and intense play; Pantelei Zhilkin is for technical details and transition from table tennis; Liana Brix-Vyazovskaya is for adults, families, pair tactics and rational load

What happens after the application

Before recording, the level, sporting experience, goal, convenient time and desired format are specified, and then the club offers a specific coach and product: introductory lesson, personal or pair training, group, game session or tournament preparation Key parameters of ‘PROpickleball coaching team»: Team — 7 coaches with different specializations, Play-level — Every coach has a DUPR profile, Track record — Russian and international tournamentsandFirst visit — You can come without your partner and your racket. The team checks them against the specific date, venue and objective before launch.

What this section shows

«PROpickleball coaching team» presents the people, projects, venues and experience of PROpickleball. Here a player, partner or client can see who is responsible for the area and what tasks the team has already handled.

What PROpickleball does

The team runs first sessions, training, Open Play, tournaments, corporate events and educational programs, supplies equipment and helps venues launch pickleball.

How we work with a player

Путь начинается с подходящего первого формата, затем соединяет обучение, игровую практику и соревнования. После каждого этапа игрок получает понятный следующий шаг.

How working with a company works

The client provides the number of guests, objective, date and venue. The team calculates courts, waves, specialists, equipment, program and budget.

Frequent questions

Can I choose a specific coach

The entry depends on the availability of a specialist and the suitability of your task, and if necessary, the team will offer an alternative with close specialization

Do you need experience in tennis or pickleball?

No. No prior experience is required for your first session. The coach will explain the rules, scoring, basic shots and movement, and a paddle and balls will be provided.

Can I get ready for the tournament

There are coaches with Russian and international competitive experience who work with technique, tactics, physical readiness and match-review

PROpickleball coaches

Choose a coach for your task

Nikolai Chernyshov – Founder and Coach PROpickleball, founder propickleball
Founder · Coach · Sports Manager

Nikolai Chernyshov – Founder and Coach PROpickleball

Certified coach of the FTR, international medalist and creator of sports teams: systematic training from the first lesson to preparation for tournaments

  • Silver in men's singles
  • Two bronze medals of the Tour category
  • 3000+ participants of classes and master classes
Full profile and record
Vera Ilyina – Co-Founder and Coach PROpickleball, co-founder propickleball
Co-founder · Coach · Work with newcomers

Vera Ilyina – Co-Founder and Coach PROpickleball

Winner of Russian competitions and winner of the international tournament in China: confident start, doubles game, children and family activities

  • 1st in the Championship
  • Winner of the Advanced category
  • Bronze medalist in China
Full profile and record
Techniques · Physical training · Competitions

Timur Bayramukov - coach PROpickleball

Winner of international and Russian competitions, fitness trainer and specialist in OFP: technique, speed, reaction and footwork

  • Doubles winner
  • The winner of the men's singles
  • Coach on pickleball, fitness
Full profile and record
Tennis – High Tempo – Tournaments

Alexander Berezhnoy - coach PROpickleball

Winner of the Russian Cup and the Amateur League single season pickleball: high pace, transition from tennis and tournament preparation.

  • The winner of the men's singles
  • Winner of singles season - 9 wins out of 10
  • Shamil Tarpischev Academy
Full profile and record
International Technique · Table Tennis · RU / EN

Pantelei Zhilkin - coach PROpickleball

Zayn Navratil Academy, internship with a top 10 player in Vietnam and teaching in Da Nang: an international technical school

  • Training for Zayn Navratil's team
  • Internship with a top 10 player and teaching in Da Nang
  • 7 years of professional training
Full profile and record
Doubles tactics · families · international tournaments

Lyana Brix-Vyazovskaya - coach PROpickleball

Doctor by training, WPC World Championship silver medalist and multiple Thailand winner pickleball Open: Couple tactics for adults and families.

  • World Championship silver medalist
  • Multiple winner and prize-winner
  • More than 30 years of sports experience
Full profile and record
Grand Tennis · System Start · RU/EN

Maxim Frolov - coach PROpickleball

More than 12 years in sports, HSE national teams, Rafael Nadal Academy and international tournaments: a systematic start and transition from tennis

  • More than 12 years
  • He trained at Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca
  • Tennis teams and pickleball
Full profile and record

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