Adam Stark.
Founder & Lead Instructor, Pickle Up Academy
Why Pickle Up?
Adam Stark discovered pickleball and immediately understood something most people take years to figure out: the sport is addictive, the community is incredible, and the right coaching changes everything.
What started as personal obsession turned into a mission. Adam began coaching friends, then their friends, then strangers who heard about this instructor who could take a total beginner and have them playing competitive doubles within weeks. Pickle Up Academy was the natural next step.
Adam's teaching philosophy is built on two principles. First, fundamentals matter. Every advanced shot is built on a foundation of footwork, paddle positioning, and court awareness that most self-taught players skip. Second, pickleball should be fun. Drills are targeted, sessions are high-energy, and every player walks off the court feeling better than when they walked on.
Beyond lessons, Adam is committed to growing the sport. He creates free instructional video content, writes detailed blog posts breaking down technique and strategy, and serves as a local resource for anyone looking to get into pickleball or take their game to the next level.
How Adam teaches.
Assess & Build
Every new student starts with an assessment. Adam identifies your strengths, pinpoints the gaps holding you back, and builds a training plan designed to produce the fastest, most impactful improvement.
Repetition With Purpose
Drills are not about hitting balls aimlessly. Every repetition in an Adam Stark lesson has a goal. Targeted practice builds muscle memory and shot confidence that shows up in real games.
Game Situations
Technique without context is useless. Adam puts you in game-like scenarios so you learn not just how to hit the shot, but when and why. That game intelligence is what separates good players from great ones.
Feedback & Follow-Up
After every session, Adam gives you specific takeaways and things to work on. His free video content and blog posts extend the coaching beyond the court so your improvement never stops.
Train with Adam.
Ready to experience coaching that actually moves the needle? Book your first lesson and see the difference personalized instruction makes.