Ages 7–17 · $500/mo
Junior Academy
- 3 classes per week · max 8 kids per class
- Beginners 4:00–5:00pm · Mon–Fri
- Intermediate/Advanced 5:30–6:30pm · Mon–Fri
North Phoenix · Est. 2024Master the
Master the
kitchen line.
Expert pickleball coaching for kids and adults. Drills, strategy, and match play built by certified pros — right here in North Phoenix.
2
Golden Ticket wins
Top 50
DUPR-rated coach
7–60+
Ages we coach
Paddles & gear played at our academy
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Programs
Training for every level.
From first dink to tournament-ready. We build players methodically, with structure and a whole lot of court time.
All ages · from $100/session
Private Training
- 1-on-1 coaching with Joshua
- Video review & shot-by-shot feedback
- Custom drill plans between sessions
Junior Academy Schedule
Every weekday. Two levels.
$500 / month
3 classes/week · max 8 kids per class
Time
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Beginners
BeginnersCoach Josh
BeginnersCoach Drew
BeginnersCoach Josh
BeginnersCoach Drew
BeginnersCoach Mia
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Intermediate / Advanced
IntermediateCoach Josh
IntermediateCoach Drew
IntermediateCoach Josh
IntermediateCoach Drew
IntermediateCoach Mia
Beginners4:00 – 5:00 PM
Fundamentals, footwork, and first dinks. Perfect for new players.
Intermediate / Advanced5:30 – 6:30 PM
Strategy, shot selection, and live-ball reps for tournament-track players.
Private lessons
1-on-1 coaching with Joshua Angeles — flexible scheduling.
From $100 / session
Book a session The method
A simple system that produces better players.
01
Assess
We rate your current level and set clear, measurable goals.
02
Train
Targeted drills, video review, and live-ball reps every session.
03
Compete
Match play, ladder events, and tournament pathways.
Our students
Built here. Winning everywhere.
Real results from real players — juniors and adults trained at Tatum, competing on the biggest stages in the sport.
Path to Nationals
USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Winners
Women's Doubles · Mesa, AZ · Nov 2024
3rd Place
Junior Academy Podium Finish
Girls 12U Doubles · The Pickleball Space
The coaching staff
Meet your coaches.
Founder & Head Coach
Joshua Angeles
Joshua is a competitive tournament player and the head coach at Tatum Pickleball Academy. He's coached players from first-time juniors to adult tournament finalists — including Golden Ticket winners on the path to USA Pickleball Nationals.
His sessions blend pro-level drilling with the patient, fundamentals-first teaching that gets new players hooked and competitive players unstuck.
- Competitive tournament player
- Specialty: junior development & adult 3.0–4.5 transition
- Private lessons, small-group clinics & match-play coaching
Assistant Coach
Drew B.
Power-game specialist with a sharp eye for shot mechanics. Drew leads our intermediate/advanced juniors and adult drill clinics.
Power gameAdult clinicsJunior advanced
Assistant Coach
Mia Calloway
Former collegiate athlete and certified coach. Mia heads up our beginner juniors and women's clinics with a patient, fundamentals-first approach.
Beginner juniorsWomen's clinicsFootwork
Testimonials
What players say.
"My daughter went from never holding a paddle to placing 3rd in her age bracket in under a year. Joshua's patience with juniors is unreal."
Sarah M.
Parent · Junior Academy
"I plateaued at 3.5 for two years. After three months of Joshua's clinics I'm winning 4.0 brackets. The footwork drills alone were worth it."
David R.
Adult Clinic · 4.0
"Best coaching in North Phoenix. Structured, competitive, and actually fun. The whole family plays here now."
Erica T.
Member since 2024
The Tatum Pickleball Foundation
Pickleball belongs to every kid.
The Tatum Pickleball Foundation is our giving arm — donating equipment and lessons to any kid who can't afford the sport. Every donated paddle and every sponsored hour puts a North Phoenix kid on the court.
Need-based scholarships
Full and partial Junior Academy scholarships for Phoenix-area kids whose families can't cover the monthly tuition.
Free community clinics
Quarterly free intro clinics at local schools and rec centers — paddles and balls provided.
Paddle donation drive
We collect and refurbish paddles from members and vendor partners to put gear in every kid's hands.
100%
of donations to scholarships
12+
kids sponsored in 2025
$0
to apply
Scholarship application
No kid turned away.
If the monthly tuition is out of reach, apply here. Our Foundation covers full and partial Junior Academy spots for families in the Phoenix area, no questions asked.
- Open to ages 5–18
- Rolling review · response within 7 days
- Paddle & gear provided if needed
- Renewable each semester
Military appreciation
Thank you for your service.
Active duty, veterans, reservists, National Guard, and immediate family receive a free 60-minute intro lesson with one of our coaches — plus 15% off ongoing private lessons and academy tuition.
- Free 60-min intro lesson
- 15% off private lessons
- 15% off Junior Academy
- Paddles provided
Valid military ID or DD-214 requested at first session.
Built on discipline. Sharpened on court.
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the military community. We're proud to give back to the people who serve.
Where we train
Our home courts across Arizona.
In addition to our North Phoenix home, we coach and host sessions at the Valley's top indoor clubs. Ask us which location fits your schedule — we'll meet you on the court.
The Pickleball Space
Glendale, AZ
Indoor courts on the West Valley — home base for select clinics and private lessons.
The Picklr
Valley-wide, AZ
Premium indoor club network where Joshua runs guest clinics and 1-on-1 sessions.
Center Court Pickleball Club
Scottsdale · Glendale · Gilbert, AZ
Best-in-class indoor club — junior academy travel sessions and private training.
Visit
Come play with us.
Walk-ins welcome for open play. Lessons by appointment. We're easy to find on Tatum, just north of the 101.
- 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- Mon–Fri 6a–9p · Sat–Sun 7a–7p
- Tatumpickleball@gmail.com
Ready to swing?
Tell us your level and we'll match you with the right coach and program. First intro session is on us.