New to the game
Build sound fundamentals, understand the rules and get comfortable with positioning and basic shot selection.
Coaching & player development
From first rally to next level.
Coaching at Pickleball Park NZ is for people who want clearer technique, better decisions and more confidence—not just elite players.
Who coaching is for
Start where you are.
Playing regularly
Work on consistency, placement, movement and the parts of your game that keep showing up in matches.
Ready to compete
Use focused coaching and structured repetitions to sharpen patterns, decision-making and match readiness.
Individual & group development
Coaching without the intimidation.
The venue advertises IPTPA-certified coaching for individuals and groups. The live PlayByPoint professional listing is the source for current coach availability and booking.
Shawn Barabash is currently listed as a Pickleball Park NZ professional in PlayByPoint.
Structured practice
The Pickle Lab: experiment, improve, play.
The current programme blends focused drills, technique and high-repetition practice with match play, giving you a bridge between learning a skill and using it under game pressure.
1Drill
Work deliberately on technique.
2Repeat
Get enough reps to make it stick.
3Play
Take it into live games.
What to expect
Come with a goal—or let the coach help find one.
You do not need to arrive with a technical diagnosis. A useful coaching session can start with what you find difficult in games, then narrow the work into clear, repeatable improvements.
Live booking stays in PlayByPoint.
Coach availability, session formats and prices can change. This site explains the pathway; PlayByPoint handles current details and booking.