Our Pickleball Coaches

Sponsored by ProXR

Stuart is a professional pickleball player and IPTPA Level 2 Qualified coach. He’s a 6-time Gold medallist at European pro events, including gold in men’s double at the Italian Open 2024.. He is currently ranked 17th in Europe for men’s doubles.

  • 5.3 DUPR Rating

  • 6 European Pro Gold Medals

  • Italian open Men’s Doubles Champion 2024

  • 10+ Years Experience in Coaching Racquet Sports

Stuart runs DinkSpace and works with players of all abilities to help them become the best players they can be, whatever the starting point. He’s diligent and methodical, he will identify and target the areas of your game you need to improve.

Stuart can give individual lessons, coaching clinics for small groups, half-day, full-day and weekend clinics and holiday coaching breaks!

To book a private lesson or a small group clinic please contact us and to book onto one of our scheduled coaching clinics please see the Coaching Clinics Page.

Stuart Parminter

Ben Cawston

Ben currently has the number 1 DUPR doubles rating in the UK and is 2025 RTA European men’s doubles champion.

He is a world class athlete and competitor being a former semi-pro table tennis player and a current world champion in Rackets.

  • 5.7 DUPR Rating

  • Qualified for 2 PPA Main Draws

  • England Team Player 2026

  • Swedish Open Champion 2025

  • 2025 European Men’s Doubles Champion

Ben’s knowledge of high level competing is hard to match, his expert knowledge and can help develop players to achieve a champion’s mindset and advanced level technique.

Ben can give individual lessons, coaching clinics for groups, half-day, full-day and weekend clinics and holiday coaching breaks!

To book a private lesson or a small group clinic please contact us and to book onto one of our scheduled coaching clinics please see the Coaching Clinics Page.

Rochelle Penrose

Sponsored by Fox Pickleball

Rochelle Penrose is one of the UK’s top 50+ ladies players and a Level 1 Pickleball England Certified Coach with an impressive record of achievements at both national and international levels. She has secured multiple gold medals in the Senior Open Category across singles and doubles events.

  • England Open Singles Champion (Over 50s, 2023)

  • National Ladies Doubles Champion (2023)

  • First UK Female Gold Medalist at the Texas Open (Ladies & Mixed Doubles, 2024)

With a background in several racquet sports since the age of 12, Rochelle brings a wealth of experience, technical skill, and a genuine passion for coaching to the sport of pickleball.

Rochelle can give individual lessons, coaching clinics for groups, half-day, full-day and weekend clinics and holiday coaching breaks!

To book a private lesson or a small group clinic please contact us and to book onto one of our scheduled coaching clinics please see the Coaching Clinics Page.

Anakin Owen

Sponsored by Head Pickleball

Anakin is a professional pickleball player and PbE Level 1 Qualified Coach. He is one of England’s top players and the current UK under-25 National Champion and has held that title for 3 years.

  • 5.2 DUPR Rating

  • Multiple European Pro Event Medallist

  • 3-time UK Under 25s Champion

  • 3 years experience in coaching pickleball

Anakin is a full-time player and coach, his technical and tactical knowledge and attention to detail make him highly capable of improving all levels of players from beginner to elite.

Anakin can give individual lessons, coaching clinics for groups, half-day, full-day and weekend clinics and holiday coaching breaks!

To book a private lesson or a small group clinic please contact us and to book onto one of our scheduled coaching clinics please see the Coaching Clinics Page.

English pickleball pro Anakin Owen with his gold medal for a pickleball tournament

Jack Macgregor

Sponsored by Joola

A former international badminton player (top 100 in world) turned pickleball pro, Jack is exceptional at communicating technical skills to all levels of players and we regularly receive feedback highlighting his ability to transform their game by delivering well structured sessions with clear and concise instruction. Jack is a qualified Level 1 Coach and one of the UK’s top players.

  • 5.4 DUPR Rating

  • Exeter Cup Champion

  • Basingstoke Championship Gold Medallist

  • Premier League Player

Jack’s background in teaching aids him in adapting to different learning styles and creating a positive and engaging environment where players can develop skill and confidence.

Jack can give individual lessons, coaching clinics for groups, half-day, full-day and weekend clinics and holiday coaching breaks!

To book a private lesson or a small group clinic please contact us and to book onto one of our scheduled coaching clinics please see the Coaching Clinics Page.