HEATHER FLETCHER

Level 3 Certified Coach

I am passionate about continual learning and understanding the game from multiple perspectives. In September 2024, I travelled to the United States to learn from some of the world’s best coaches and players, earning my RPPK/DUPR Level 3 certification. Of all the certifications I’ve completed, Racket Pro stands out as the most impactful — developed by elite players including Colin and Ben Johns, Josh Jenkins, Dekel Bar, and Federico Staksrud. Their ability to break down the game has profoundly influenced my coaching approach.

Pickleball captured my heart the very first time I stepped onto the court. Coming from a tennis background, the transition felt natural, but what truly hooked me was the depth of the game — easy to learn, challenging to master, and endlessly rewarding.

What I love most is the atmosphere: social sessions filled with laughter, encouragement, and connection. Pickleball allows players to be competitive while still having fun, supporting partners, and enjoying the moment. It’s a sport where a 70 year old opponent can quietly school you 7–0, and where the joy on someone’s face after hitting the ball over the net never gets old. Pickleball is truly for everyone — from age five to ninety — and its smaller court and lighter equipment make it especially accessible for people with disabilities.

COACHING

Level 1 Certifications

• ITPTA

• Global Pickleball

• UPCC

• RPPK / DUPR

• Racket Pro

Level 2 Certifications

• UPCC

• RPPK / DUPR

• Racket Pro

Level 3 Certifications

• RPPK / DUPR

Additional Accreditation

• Board Member, Australian Pickleball Coaching Advisory Board

• Accredited Referee

• Sports Chaplain

• DUPR Coach (official rating capability in progress)

COACHING CREDENTIALS

Contact Heather directly to enquire about booking a coaching session.