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Play Your Best Pickleball

Kickstart your game with a tailored roadmap from the Better Pickleball Success Path™. Say farewell to doubt, embrace confidence, and have more fun!

Courses

THE Pickleball System

Embark on a transformative journey with THE Pickleball System—a year-long, guided program designed to take your pickleball skills to the next level.

Pickleball Game

Your Step-by-Step Blueprint
for Pickleball Success

This comprehensive system includes structured action plans, in-depth video tutorials, live coaching calls, and access to a supportive community, all focused on helping you master mechanics, strategy, and the mind-body connection.

Mechanical Pillar

You'll learn the THREE Components for every stroke so you can minimize unforced errors and consistently hit the ball where you want it to go. No more guesswork.

Strategic Pillar

Knowing how to hit the ball is one thing, but you also need to know what shot to hit when. We’ll teach you how to construct points and solve the puzzles you see on the court.

Athletic Pillar

You know how to hit a shot and where it needs to go, but after three games, you're gassed and unable to focus. We'll show you how to think more clearly and play your best. 

Articles

Pickleball content from CJ Johnson

Stop Popping Up Your Dinks — Fix These Dink Mistakes FAST!

Two Simple Mistakes That Are Causing Your Pickleball Pop-Ups

I had a student a few weeks back — I won't use her real name, let's just call ...
Why Pickleball Players Forget the Score (And Why That’s Ok!)
There’s a moment that happens on pickleball courts everywhere, probably a dozen times a day. The rally ends, everyone’s catching their breath, and someone asks the question: “Wait — whose serve was that?” It’s a common situation that raises the question, why do pickleball players forget the score? Silence. Blank stares. Sometimes even the person...
Trust in Pickleball Doubles: The Real Skill Nobody Drills
It’s happened to every one of us. The ball travels right down the middle between you and your partner, and you both stand there, paralyzed, watching it. Or worse, you both go for it and your paddles clink together. (I got the worst finger bleed from that once.) In that half-second of hesitation, something real...
The 4 Stages Of Learning Pickleball — Which One Are You in?
I’ve been playing pickleball for about five years — and working behind the scenes here at Better Pickleball for four of them. When I first started learning pickleball, it was a steep curve, but thanks to CJ, Tony, and The Pickleball System, I’d like to think I have a pretty solid understanding of the game...
Choose Your Path To Better Pickleball

Mechanical Pillar

You want to know the “hows” of pickleball. How to serve. How to move on the court. How to hit a volley. We call this The Mechanical Pillar™.

Consistently hit your shots

How to consistently hit your shots where you want and with fewer errors, including the serve, return of serve, volleys, dinks, and third shot drop.

How to be ready

How to be ready - optimally so that you can respond effectively to every shot coming your way.

How to improve your movement

How to improve your movement, making it easier for you to get to each shot with faster footwork

Choose Your Path To Better Pickleball

Strategic Pillar

You want to know the “when” and “whys” of pickleball. Is this the right time for a punch volley? Would a drop or drive work better here? We call this The Strategic Pillar™.

How to know the right shot to hit

How to know the right shot to hit allowing you to play to your strengths and take advantage of your opponent’s weakness.

How to choose the best strategy

How to choose the best strategy when you’re playing on the return side as well as when you’re playing on the serve side. They’re different!

How to “see” the game

How to “see” the game and make decisions in real-time. It is a lot more fun playing pickleball like this! 😃

Choose Your Path To Better Pickleball

Athletic Pillar

To achieve lasting success you want to become a complete athlete. That includes advanced strategies, stretching, balance, and the mental side. We call this The Athletic Pillar™.

Get the most out of your body

How to get the most out of your body to play your best and avoid injuries, including balance, flexibility, and more.

How to keep your focus

How to keep your focus on the court, reducing the anxiety and overwhelm that naturally happens when we play.

Enjoy a healthier and happier relationship with Pickleball

How to enjoy a healthier and happier relationship with the sport you love – as well as your life in general – with an improved body-mind connection.

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Free Guides For Learning Pickleball

Our exclusive collection of Free Pickleball Guides are packed with expert tips, strategic insights, and actionable advice. Whether you're just starting your pickleball journey or looking to elevate your game to the next level, these free resources provide the essential tools you need to jump-start your improvement.

My Coaching Background

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I didn't come to coaching by accident. Ski racing taught me how to work hard at something and still love it, watching my mom the whole way. She's in her 80s, still skis multiple times a week, and spent 55 years on ski patrol. She's the reason I've never believed there's an age where you're supposed to stop getting better. Twenty-plus years as a golf professional, running clubs and coaching teams, taught me how to break a skill down so it actually sticks. Pickleball is where all of it came together.

If you're ready to feel more in control of your game, I'd love to be part of your journey.