Private, doubles and small-group pickleball coaching designed to help you build confidence, improve technique and progress faster on court.
Whether you are new to pickleball or preparing for tournaments, Avi combines real match experience, clear feedback and the Pickleball Ninja progression system to help you improve with purpose.
Avi Amitai is a certified pickleball coach, competitive player and community leader dedicated to helping players improve with confidence.
As Head Coach of CPA Pickleball Academy and President of Portugal’s oldest pickleball club, Avi combines professional coaching, practical match experience and a clear progression system that helps players reach measurable results.
From complete beginners to tournament players, every session is tailored to the player’s goals, level and learning style.
Real moments from training sessions, club activities and pickleball events with Avi and the CPA Pickleball Academy community.
The Pickleball Ninja System is Avi Amitai’s structured player development pathway. Instead of improving through random practice, players move through clear levels designed to build technique, consistency, tactical awareness and confidence.
Each level includes specific objectives, measurable standards and performance benchmarks. Players advance only when they demonstrate the skills, discipline and game understanding required for the next stage.
Players move forward by demonstrating ability, not simply by attending sessions.
Every level has clear goals, standards and a practical path for improvement.
Players learn not only how to hit the ball, but when, why and where to play each shot.
The system builds consistency, confidence and habits that transfer into real matches.
From White Level foundations through Black Level mastery, every stage develops the skills, habits and mindset needed for long-term success on court.
Basic rules, court positions and first rally foundations.
Control before speed: grip, ready position, serve, return and dinks.
Stable rallies, better shot choices and smarter court awareness.
Doubles positioning, transition play and tactical consistency.
Higher-level patterns, pressure points and tournament performance.
Elite consistency, discipline and advanced competitive execution.
The Pickleball Ninja System gives every player a clear roadmap. Each level combines technical control, game intelligence and mental discipline. Players qualify for the next stage only when they can show control, consistency and understanding on court.
Build reliable mechanics and reduce unnecessary mistakes.
Learn positioning, tactics and smarter decision making.
Stay calm, focused and consistent under pressure.
Real experiences from players who trained with Avi and improved their game.
“Since Avi introduced me to pickleball, I am hooked. From making basic mistakes to not being afraid to play against advanced players, Avi’s coaching helped me improve every week.”
“Avi is an amazing instructor. He always comes prepared with drills personalized for my level, while also taking into account my problem areas.”
“Avi’s training has changed the way I play. He covers the technicalities, but also strategy, positioning, shot making and how to keep your mind actively involved.”
“From day one, I felt welcomed into such a positive and encouraging environment. The sessions are well-structured, with a great balance of drills, strategy and gameplay.”
“If you are looking for a supportive and fun atmosphere to improve your pickleball, you’ll find it at Caldas Pickleball Academy.”
“Avi is a patient, positive, intuitive teacher, meeting his students where they are and inspiring them to develop skills that enhance their enjoyment of the game.”
“Under Avi’s professional guidance I have become an enthusiast. He very quickly gets you to a standard where you can play competitively and understand successful strategies.”
“The coaching I received from Avi Amitai was very beneficial thanks to the variety of exercises. Each aspect was methodically covered and made the learning experience stimulating and enjoyable.”
“Since you introduced me to pickleball, I love it. Thank you for your encouragement and patience with a beginner like me.”
“Avi is not only an excellent player but also a great coach. He explains techniques clearly, provides precise feedback, and creates a motivating learning environment.”
Whether you're a complete beginner or a competitive player looking for better tournament results, Avi will help you build a clear path for improvement.