I’ve been a Coach all of my life. I fell in love with sports as a kid and knew early on that I wanted to be involved in athletics in some capacity. I was fortunate enough to excel as a Tennis player and discovered a love for teaching the game.
Along this ride, I also became a Certified Personal Trainer, Life Coach, and Podcaster. It has helped me create a 30-year career teaching the game I love and helped me establish the necessary tools to be a great coach both on and off the court.
As Pickleball became a more significant part of my Program I realized how Tennis and Pickleball are very similar on many levels. The biggest being the mind, the commitment & patience it requires. These are the foundational pieces that I focus on with all of my clients regardless of level.
I firmly believe in the mantra “Play With Thought” as it creates a game with more intention. I want all of the players to be playing mindfully and with clarity. This is where my Life Coaching experience kicked in. I had an epiphany of why wouldn’t we want to take our “Play With Thought” intention on the court and use it in our everyday life. That means let’s take some of the lessons we learn on the court and directly apply them off the court.
Pickleball is life! Life is Pickleball!
Are you ready to improve? I know you are!
-COACH JOHN
John Hendrickson
Pickleball Director
USAPA Ambassador
USPTA
Cell: 530-798-0598
www.playwiththought.com
Email: johnhdink@gmail.com