A personalized approach to mastering pickleball
with Doug Steinberg
ABOUT Doug
During his 35-year career in squash, Doug won multiple Massachusetts state titles in team singles and doubles and was ranked as high as 5th in the state and 54th in the country for players 50 years old and over.
Four years ago, he discovered pickleball, subsequently tossed all of his squash gear and never looked back! A consistent medalist at the 4.5 level, Doug is a competitive player who enjoys the fun and comradery of tourneys and recreational play.
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While Doug loves to play, he has a greater passion for coaching. He is known throughout the Metrowest Boston area for being able to break down a player’s stroke, footwork and strategy at any level of play, and find simple and understandable ways to improve all three phases.
Throughout the journey to improvement, Doug focuses on control, accuracy and consistency while always infusing fun into the sessions. The results of his success with his students can be measured in the dozens of medals his students have won across all levels and ages along with constant referrals from satisfied players.
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our mission
The mission of Paddle Up Pickleball School (PUPS) is to guide students on their journey to becoming strong, strategic and adept players. We do this by developing their understanding and foundations of the game, while also honing in on skillset and on-court tools that help lead to successful matches. Servicing Natick, Wellesley, Wayland and MetroWest Boston area, PUPS is quickly building a reputation for making beginners at any age feel welcome to the sport and turning competitive players into champions; we attribute a lot of our success to our ability to coach assertively while also mixing in some fun!
Clinics & Lessons
Play with the Pro
The Pro plays a 90 minute session of games and drilling with 3 other similar leveled players. You find a group of 3 that you want to play with and the session focuses on both strategy and technique. Multiple games are played along with some drilling mixed in.
Pricing: $45 per person outdoor
$50 per person indoor.
recent pups student medalists
testimonials
Doug has a unique ability to assess every detail of my game quickly and accurately. He then patiently guides me to form better habits and awareness to improve my paddle and grip dynamics, court position, and game strategy. Working with Doug has been a game changer for me.
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Aggie M., Wayland, MA
Doug is the best! I so look forward to my lessons with Doug. He can see what needs to be tweaked right away and helps make the adjustment. His teaching skills and knowledge of the game are the best. He instills confidence all while having fun!
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Laura S., Natick, MA
Doug has a thoughtful approach to teaching Pickleball. He watches your strokes and movement very closely and is able to build your skills to move you forward with the game. I worked out physically during the lesson, but most importantly he made me really think about my playing. I am looking forward to my next lesson with Doug!
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Elaine D., Natick, MA
