Meet Our Team
At The Hub, we take tremendous pride in our team of highly skilled coaches.
We believe great coaching goes beyond technical ability: it’s about character, leadership, and creating a positive environment where players feel encouraged, challenged, and inspired. At The Hub, you’re learning from the best — on and off the court.
Vinh brings with him a rich background in table tennis. Although he still enjoys casual table tennis games, he has wholeheartedly embraced pickleball as his true passion. His passion for teaching is evident, and he finds immense joy in helping fellow players learn and practice new pickleball skills.
Vinh always emphasizes three key elements in his classes: footwork, timing, and anticipation.
Contact: pickleballhub@outlook.com
Vinh Ngo
Head PRO
Duey brings 25+ years of health and wellness experience to his coaching, helping players unlock their full potential. As a certified personal trainer and NCCP L1 coach, he’s known for sharpening skills in a fun, supportive environment. His dynamic approach blends technical expertise, purposeful training, and engaging gameplay.
A dedicated instructor and accomplished competitor, Duey has won multiple tournament titles across Alberta, including a provincial championship. Whether you’re refining technique, strategy, or mental game, he tailors each lesson to your goals, ensuring clarity and confidence in your progress.
1 hr Private Lessons
1 Player = $105
2 Players = $147
3 Players = $189
4 Players = $210
2hr Clinics x 4 sessions
4 players = $210
8 players = $420
Contact: dueyhume@gmail.com
Duey Hume
pickleball coach
Paul
Plakas
Paul, a personal trainer with 33 years of experience, owns Custom Fit Personal Training Studio. He graduated in Physical Education from the University of Alberta (1990) and holds certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine (1992) and National Academy of Sports Medicine (1994).
Paul’s teaching style is refreshingly honest, practical, and results-driven. He tells it like it is — always with your best interest in mind — and creates an environment where hard work and laughter go hand in hand. His sessions are known for being both challenging and fun; you’ll be pushed to improve, but you’ll also leave smiling.
With decades of experience behind him, Paul focuses on proper movement, long-term health, and building strength, ensuring clients not only get stronger but feel empowered in the process.
Pickleball Coach
Contact:
pplakas@shaw.ca
It has been an absolute pleasure watching Jacob grow into the young man he is today, both on and off the court. A fierce competitor yet incredibly humble. Anyone who has spent time with him knows how respectful, grounded, and genuine he is; a class act through and through.
He currently holds the title of #1 junior player in Canada and ranks among the top 20 in North America. He earned four medals at the 2025 Canadian Nationals in the Open divisions and has achieved numerous podium finishes across Canada and the U.S. over the past three years. At just 15 years old, he has already accomplished an impressive amount.
A NCCP Level 2 Certified Coach, Jacob brings valuable experience from playing at the highest levels. His coaching style reflects both his knowledge and character: patient, encouraging, and driven to help others succeed. He’s passionate about helping players stay current with the modern game of pickleball while remaining open to new ideas and perspectives. Whether you’re looking to improve your strategy, mental approach, or technical skills, Jacob provides thoughtful, knowledgeable guidance in every clinic
Private Lessons:
1on1 $85 per hour
2on1 $105 per hour
3on1 $135 per hour
4on1 $145 per hour
Contact: jakebpb75@gmail.com
Jake
Bolkowy
pickleball coach
Jon
Hoffman
Jon's love for pickleball is infectious, fueling his commitment to sharing the joy of the sport with others. His dedication to helping his students improve is evident in his patient demeanor and personalized instruction. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced player striving to refine your skills, Jon's guidance and encouragement will undoubtedly propel you towards success on the court.
pickleball coach
Rates per player (1 or 2 hour lessons)
1 player / hour: $100
2 players / hour: $60
3 players / hour: $50
4 players / hour: $40
Player Success Stories
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After a rapid evaluation Jacob had a distinct plan in place for our session and quickly communicated it to us to ensure we understood his plan, method, and desired outcomes. During the session he was quick to provide helpful feedback at a level that was appropriate to our skills and experience. He provided both technical and tactical insights and then immediately helped us put those into practice in a game style environment to ensure that we understood and could apply them again in the future.
Stuart H.
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A special shout out to Jon whose enthusiasm and love for coaching is so very apparent, infectious, and effective! In just a few hours, I feel like my game has taken a significant jump forward. Thank you for being such a great coach and just an all-around fantastic person!
Jody S.
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You learn so much in Vinh's classes. It's like he's constantly dropping pearls of wisdom, and you just want to catch every single one.
Jon's skill and enthusiasm are a pleasure to learn from.
And Jacob is so much more than his years. he is a calm, patient coach that makes learning fun and easy.
Carol S.
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The clinics are so well-organized. I've met my regular play group through the advanced sessions.
Chris P.