SCOTT TIFT PICKLEBALL

SCOTT TIFT PICKLEBALL

Pickleball coach. Educator. Certified fanatic. Scott has spent 18 years helping people find what they're capable of on a court, and he brought all of that into the sport he loves most. Whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to sharpen your game before your next tournament, Scott coaches in a way that meets you exactly where you are.

Based in Kent and coaching across the UK and Europe, Scott works with players of all levels through Pickleball Complete Academy, one-to-one sessions, clinics, and Pickleball Escapes coaching holidays in Portugal and Spain. This isn't just a job. It's the thing he'd do even if he won the lottery.

Pickleball coach. Educator. Certified fanatic. With 18 years of coaching behind him, Scott knows how to meet players at every level. Whether you're brand new to the game or sharpening your competitive edge, you're in the right place.

How to get involved

1:1 Coaching

The fastest way to improve your game. Scott's one-to-one sessions are built entirely around you, your level, your weaknesses, your goals. No distractions, no waiting your turn. Just focused coaching that moves you forward.

How to get involved

Group Coaching

Great coaching doesn't have to be one-on-one. Scott runs regular group sessions for all levels through Pickleball Complete Academy, from total beginners to players looking to push their game further.

How to get involved

Pickleball Escapes

Pickleball, sunshine, and great coaching. Scott is part of the Pickleball Escapes coaching team, running premium coaching holidays in Portugal and the UK. A brilliant way to level up your game and have a proper trip away.

How to get involved

1:1 Coaching

How to get involved

Group Coaching

Great coaching doesn't have to be one-on-one. Scott runs regular group sessions for all levels through Pickleball Complete Academy, from total beginners to players looking to push their game further.

How to get involved

Pickleball Escapes

How to get involved

1:1 Coaching

How to get involved

Group Coaching

Great coaching doesn't have to be one-on-one. Scott runs regular group sessions for all levels through Pickleball Complete Academy, from total beginners to players looking to push their game further.

How to get involved

Pickleball Escapes

Scott Tift

Scott has been coaching sport for over 18 years, running school programmes and football and rugby academies through Total Sports Coaching before going all in on the sport he loves most. When pickleball took hold, he made the decision in June 2024 to go full time into pickleball coaching. No backup plan. Just a clear sense of what he wanted to do and the experience to do it well.

His approach is straightforward and honest, but never one-size-fits-all. Scott reads a player in the first few minutes of a session and adapts from there. Some days that means tough love, some days it means dialling back and focusing on one or two things. Either way, the coaching fits the person in front of him, not the other way around.

Building a Community

Scott has been at the heart of growing pickleball in Kent, coaching players of all ages and abilities, helping establish local clubs, and organising and running tournaments across the area. As Director of School Development for Pickleball England, his work reaches far beyond the court, introducing the sport to young people nationwide. For Scott, this has never just been about coaching. It is about building something that lasts.

Latest News

Big News from Team PCA!
We’re beyond excited to share that our founder and head coach, Scott Tift, has just been named the Director of Schools Development for Pickleball England!If you’ve ever been coached by Scott, you already know how passionate he is about getting everyone — especially young players — hooked on this amazing sport. Now, he’ll be spreading that same energy and enthusiasm to schools all across England!We couldn’t be prouder of you, Coach Scott! Your hard work, heart, and love for pickleball continue to inspire us all
Scotts Latest Podcast
Scott joined Mel on the One Business at a Time podcast to talk all things pickleball and self-employment. They get into what pickleball actually is and why it is the fastest growing sport in the world, how Scott went from coaching in schools to going fully self-employed in just three months, and what it really takes to make that leap with no backup plan. Scott shares his thoughts on knowing your worth as a coach, why the best players don't always make the best coaches, what it was like coaching at the English Open gold medal match, and some exciting upcoming plans including coaching retreats in Portugal and Spain. Whether you are curious about pickleball, thinking about going self-employed, or just want to hear from someone who took the plunge and made it work, this one is for you.
Coaching for Pickleball Escapes
To further strengthen our coaching team, we’re thrilled to announce a fantastic new addition Scott Tift 🎉 Scott brings a wealth of experience, having coached players across all levels of Pickleball. His passion, knowledge, and dedication to the game make him an incredible asset to our growing squad. Welcome to the team Scott👏

Big News from Team PCA!
We’re beyond excited to share that our founder and head coach, Scott Tift, has just been named the Director of Schools Development for Pickleball England!If you’ve ever been coached by Scott, you already know how passionate he is about getting everyone — especially young players — hooked on this amazing sport. Now, he’ll be spreading that same energy and enthusiasm to schools all across England!We couldn’t be prouder of you, Coach Scott! Your hard work, heart, and love for pickleball continue to inspire us all
Scotts Latest Podcast
Scott joined Mel on the One Business at a Time podcast to talk all things pickleball and self-employment. They get into what pickleball actually is and why it is the fastest growing sport in the world, how Scott went from coaching in schools to going fully self-employed in just three months, and what it really takes to make that leap with no backup plan. Scott shares his thoughts on knowing your worth as a coach, why the best players don't always make the best coaches, what it was like coaching at the English Open gold medal match, and some exciting upcoming plans including coaching retreats in Portugal and Spain. Whether you are curious about pickleball, thinking about going self-employed, or just want to hear from someone who took the plunge and made it work, this one is for you.
Coaching for Pickleball Escapes
To further strengthen our coaching team, we’re thrilled to announce a fantastic new addition Scott Tift 🎉 Scott brings a wealth of experience, having coached players across all levels of Pickleball. His passion, knowledge, and dedication to the game make him an incredible asset to our growing squad. Welcome to the team Scott👏

Get in touch

07552311787

ST1990@hotmail.co.uk

Primary served location:
South east Kent: Canterbury, Thanet, Deal, Dover.   
Other UK locations: New forest

International locations:
Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Canada, Finland.