Courtline Pickleball

Category: Testimonial-Full

Parent category for all full text testimonial posts. These do not go into the testimonial section of main pages.

  • Testimonial – Johnson Bill

    I just wanted to share how we here in Spirit Lake jumped into the pickleball fun. We got the go ahead to convert the basketball court to pickleball and completely refurbished it with all donated help and funds. John with Selkirk came by and helped us get a portable net through Selkirk’s generosity!!

    We were so excited to have a court. It led to us getting approval to convert the tennis court at Spirit Lake High School into “four” pickleball courts. Again, John jumped in with both feet to help… Quite an endeavor, but with donations and volunteer help and John’s experience we created a really amazing venue, a must see to appreciate the work done and the hugely positive effect on our community.

    We could not have done it without the hard work, craftsmanship and generosity that John blessed us with!! Spirit Lake, Idaho… a grateful community….

    Thank you John and your team.

    – Bill Johnson

  • Testimonial – Taylor Rick and Teresa

    “We asked John to help us paint our indoor court after knowing he had painted a few others before us and personally knowing what a kind, honest man and great carpenter he is. We were confident in him.

    “Right off he knew what steps were needed to get the job going. We chose paint colors through the company he told us about and ordered it while he gathered all of the other supplies needed. My husband and I tried to do one of the layers of paint ourselves (just for fun) but John had to fix it! He has a true knack at applying the coats. Smooth and level.

    “Our court is absolutely gorgeous! We have had so many compliments from players on the colors and professional feel of the court. I can’t recommend John more. Come check our court out anytime. We are very proud of the job he did.”

    – Rick and Teresa Taylor

  • Testimonial Selkirk Barnes Jim

    “The installation of our Pickleball courts went great. John’s attention to detail, quality craftsmanship, and clear communication made the process smooth from start to finish. The finished courts look and play fantastic. Everyone who’s used them has been impressed.“

    Jim Barnes
    Co-Owner, Selkirk Sport

  • Testimonial Smith

    After having participated in a few of the very expensive multiple day clinics with various pros I connected with John and Letha Rodrigues. I learned more in 90 minutes with them and the 5 Ps than all the multiple day clinics combined. He explains things in a way that make sense and teaches to each person’s learning style with individualized attention. He is great for beginners to higher level players and helped elevate my game quickly along with helping me understand strategy. I’m blessed to have done group lessons along with the clinics with multiple high-level pros however they don’t compare to what I learned from John and Letha who not only provide great coaching but make it fun with lots of encouragement.

  • Testimonial Dana

    Can’t wait to get back on the court!

    After several months of rehab off the court due to knee replacement surgery I’m looking forward to working with John and Letha again to rehab my skills and confidence. Having built a solid foundation using their Five P’s and achieving an advance intermediate level of play pre-injury, I’m confident with their guidance I will be back to pickleball myself in no time.

    Dana

  • Testimonial Kellie

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    Whether you’re looking to “level-up” or a beginner seeking to learn the game from a solid foundation, John and Letha can get you there with their personalized, informative, interactive, and spot on lessons.

    Starting with their unique skills building foundation, The Five P’s, to level-up techniques, advanced positioning, tournament readiness, maximizing partnership play, to deceptive shots and so much more they can move you from a beginner with no skills to a pickleball medal winner! Trust me I know, it happened to me!

    Kellie

  • Testimonial Dale Schultz and Brooke Andres

    Testimonial Dale Schultz and Brooke Andres

    Hi Letha,

    I’m so happy you asked us to offer our thoughts on yours and John’s classes, clinics and overall instruction and insights into advanced Pickleball.

    Brooke and I have had the privilege to be in a few classes of yours from the Pre-5P to 5P’s along with your other advanced classes that cover all the drills and skills that you offer. The most amazing thing happens to both of us after we take your classes!

    There is suddenly a sharp rise in our play level. We have plateaued a few times in the past and luckily you both were there to offer us some class that relaunched us to higher skill sets. That might seem intuitive, but in Pickleball, the game eventually becomes more cerebral after we learn the the how’s and why’s. The strategic overview of winning is so well explained by both of you that we almost take it for granted that we will be far better players for having attended any of your courses.

    Thank you both so much for your friendship and your generous instruction.

    Dale Schultz & Brooke Andres

  • Testimonial Mark and Brenda Shaw

    We were first introduced to John & Letha Rodrigues during our 2022-2023 Winter season in Arizona. John & Letha offer pickleball lessons at the RV resort where we stay during the winter. Over the course of a couple of years, we participated in many of John & Letha’s clinics as well as private lessons.

    Their guidance has elevated our game tremendously. They have not only taught us court positioning, proper footwork, shot selection, deceptive shots, etc. but have also taught us a lot about the mental part of the game and how to communicate effectively with our partner. They are both very good at providing feedback in a positive and professional manner.

    If anyone is considering an instructor, we would highly recommend John & Letha Rodrigues.

    Mark & Brenda Shaw