About Your Coach
My name is Ray Langenberg
Nothing gives me more satisfaction than seeing players improve, stay injury free and just keep loving the game.
I'm an experienced Pickleball Australia Level 2 Accredited Coach and a Senn Delaney qualified Healthy High Performance Facilitator.
I coach Smart PickleballTM. , winning pickleball that's easy on your body and great for your mind. I coach simple stroke mechanics, efficient movement, clear understanding of tactics, purposeful practice and high performance mental habits.
Coaching sessions are energetic, full of passion for the game and heaps of fun. I use the latest in coaching aids and techniques to speed up your progress.
See you on court soon.
Cheers, Ray
Coaching Sessions & Clinics
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Monday nights - Eastbourne Primary School, Capel Sound
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Tuesday night - Rosebud Secondary College
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Wednesday mornings - Somerville Recreation Centre
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Wednesday afternoons - Flinders Tennis Club
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Thursday mornings - Civic Reserve, Mornington
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Thursday afternoons - the Valley Golf Club, Safety Beach
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Thursday nights - Rosebud Seconday College
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Friday mornings - Shoreham Tennis Club
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Friday afternoons - Flinders Tennis Club
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Private coaching, corporate days, school term elective - enquire
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Beginners Coaching
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Ideal for those who are new to the game.
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Get the skills and understanding to enjoy playing social pickleball.
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Three one hour sessions are recommended.
Improve Your Shot
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For those who want to be more consistent and hit more effective shots.
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Learn how to put pressure on your opponents, rather than the other way around.
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Understand which shot to use when.
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60 minutes of coaching focused on one type of shot.
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Improve your serves, return of serve, backhand, volleys, dinks, drops, drips, drives, speed-ups and resets.
Intense Drills
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For those who want to take their game to the next level.
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Intense drilling with strong players (intermediate or advanced intermediate)
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Allows you to hone your skills. and stretch to find a new normal.
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Practice and repeat shots, patterns, anticipation, tactics and teamwork - under pressure, in timed drills.
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Then put it into action in a series of short games.
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A coach facilitated session to take your game to the next level.
Private Coaching
Private coaching is simply the fastest way to improve your game. it doesn't get better than 1 on 1 for 1 hour. Call or text Ray for location and time options.
Special Clinics
Focused on one aspect or phase of the game. These 2 hour clinics provide you with a deeper understanding of how and when to use specific shots and tactics.
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Topspin Clinic - game changer
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Kitchen Clinic - pickleball central
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Match-Play Clinic - the whole bag of tricks
Virtual Coaching
Record your game free with SwingVision and request a coaching review.
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Get started recording here:
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Request a coaching reveiw here:
https://swing.vision/coaches/peninsulapickleball
Private Group Coaching
Team Building - Pickleball Blast
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Two hours of fun. Learn the game, play a mini-competition and then recover at the bar/cafe.
School Elective - Pickleball Stars
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A structured six to eight week program. A fast-paced blend of instruction, drills and games. Then a tournament to bring it all together.
Kind Words
Just a huge thank you for today. I have not met a better coach in all my years. I love your ability to visualise and articulate the benefits of each move you are coaching and then providing a broader framework of why this matters. Your support and encouragement is just next level.
James
I thought I knew a lot about how to play pickleball, but I needed a bit of help on my serves. I was so glad I contacted Ray, who was able to not only help in that area, but taught me so much more. He also had a fancy machine that was brilliant for learning topspin. They say you are never too old to learn and Ray is so good at making you feel relaxed, have fun and no matter what level you play, he definitely has tips to make you that much better.
Pauline
'It was another great session at The Accelerator Clinic on Tuesday. There is no doubt that our pickleball skills will improve under your tireless training program. Your advice on technique, execution and strategies will be the making of us!'
Odette
I had a fantastic virtual pickleball lesson with Coach Ray and highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their game. He made everything clear and easy to understand. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping players improve. If you're considering a lesson, Coach Ray is knowledgeable and extremely thorough. I’m looking forward to learning more from him!
Jacob
‘Thanks Ray, the Clinic was really helpful. We covered so much in the 2 hours. You are always so enthusiastic and ready to share your knowledge. A big thank you. Can’t wait for the next one!’
Denise
Thanks Ray , had a great morning honing my PB skills with your guidence . Looking forward to doing it again and playing with the lovely people I have met through PB.
Diane
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Simple Stroke Mechanics
Short simple shots with a clear start and end point make you a more consistent and versatile player. You can prepare early for the shot and be back to the ready position quickly. You don't need to overly strain or twist your body. You can be balanced and play with a calm that allows you to see the whole game and make better decisions.
Efficient Movement
Efficient movement means less dramatic movement, its easier on your body and gets you to the best position on the court. That means you can employ better tactics and hit more consistent shots.
Moving at the right time to the right spot, stopping before the other team hit the ball, being on the balls of your feet ready to hit the next shot, using your non-dominant arm to balance - these are the keys to efficient movement.
Clear Understanding of Tactics
Every point is an opportunity to utilise another tactic to get the better of the other team. Build your repertoire and you will win more points with less effort.
Purposeful Practice
When you practice your shots or plays, focus on one shot or situation at a time. Gather feedback to adjust and improve between repetitions. Feedback can come from your equipment (your paddle and the net), a device like the TopSpinPro or SpinPro, your knowledge base, video of your play, your partner or your coach. This Purposeful Practice approach of focus, feedback and repetition will speed up your improvement.
High Performance Mental Habits
Pickleball is heaps of fun and most of the time it's not hard to have a good time. But sometimes it only takes a few errant shots, a tricky line call or being soundly beaten by a better team, to throw us off our game. Keeping yourself and your partner up the mood elevator takes practice, effort and skill. The pay-offs are big, full court perspective, more creativity in your tactical choices and shot making, increased consistency and an ability to play one point at a time regardless of the score.
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