ezCOURTHIRE.ie
BOOK A COACH + COURT
Book a court AND a coach using our Book A Coach system on ezcourthire.ie and get the court for just €20/hour
Hi, I’m Ken Edgeworth,
I’m a pickleball coach with over 10 years of coaching experience, originally rooted in badminton. I’ve worked with players of all ages and ability levels—from complete beginners to competitive athletes.
My transition into pickleball was a natural one. The sport shares many fundamentals with badminton—movement, positioning, touch, and tactical awareness—and I bring those principles into my pickleball coaching in a way that’s practical, accessible, and effective.
My coaching philosophy is simple: strong fundamentals, play with enjoyment. I focus on core fundamental skills because these are what build confidence and lead to real, long-term improvement. Just as important, I believe sessions should be fun, positive, and motivating—people learn best when they’re enjoying themselves.
I’m passionate about growing pickleball at a grassroots level and love helping people discover the sport. I’d be delighted to help you learn, improve, and enjoy everything pickleball has to offer.
Hi, Mark Topping here,
I’m a former professional badminton player, having proudly represented Ireland over 50 times between 1994 and 2007.
For the past 16 years, I’ve been passionately coaching both juniors (under 18) and adults.
My coaching philosophy is simple: be encouraging, stay positive, have fun, and focus on developing solid badminton techniques and skills.
Key areas we cover include footwork, grips, serving, receiving serve, and both forehand and backhand techniques.
Want to get started? Visit www.ezcourthire.ie to book a court and coaching session.
Hi, I’m Ava Battles,
I began my sporting journey as a beginner badminton player before being introduced to pickleball, where I quickly found a real passion for the game.
My coaching style is fun, supportive, and fundamentals-focused. I love working with beginners and improvers, helping players build confidence through clear instruction, repetition, and encouragement. From learning correct paddle grip and footwork to developing consistency and game awareness, I believe strong basics are the key to enjoying pickleball and progressing long term.
Alongside coaching, I’m also a competitive player and a 50+ All-Ireland Pickleball Silver Medallist, which allows me to blend a friendly, accessible coaching approach with real match-play insight.
Whether you’re brand new to pickleball or looking to take the next step in your game, I aim to create a positive environment where players feel comfortable, motivated, and excited to improve.
