Ballarat & Central Highlands Pickleball Pathways
Pickleball coaching for every age, every level
Meet Hannah
Hannah Handreck is a passionate pickleball coach, competitor, and tournament coordinator dedicated to growing the game across Ballarat, the Central Highlands, and regional Victoria.
With extensive competitive experience at state and national level, Hannah combines high-level knowledge with an approachable, inclusive coaching style that connects with players of all ages and abilities. She is known for creating positive learning environments where players feel supported, challenged, and confident to improve.
Hannah has competed successfully across women’s, mixed, singles, and team events, and has played an active role in organising and coordinating tournaments and community pickleball programs. Her focus extends beyond results - she is deeply committed to building strong development pathways, particularly for juniors and schools.
Above all, Hannah’s love for pickleball is at the heart of everything she does. Whether working with schools, clubs, juniors, or individual players, her goal is simple: to help people learn the game properly, grow in confidence, and enjoy pickleball for life.
See what people are saying…
“Hannah has an eye for understanding where your strengths are and how to build on them, she also recommends adjustments and suggestions on how to improve your own game and technique in a friendly yet professional manner. I absolutely love my sessions with Hannah, highly highly recommend!”
- Kate
“Hannah is an exceptional coach who genuinely listens to your goals and objectives, then develops a clear, structured approach to help you achieve them. Every session feels purposeful, and I consistently walk away knowing I’ve made real progress. Her coaching style is supportive, focused, and adaptable, making it perfect for both complete beginners and seasoned players alike. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.”
- Tom
“I am pleased to provide this testimonial in support of Hannah’s coaching.
Following an accident, my pickleball game declined significantly and I struggled to regain form despite extensive self learning. Engaging Hannah as my coach proved to be a turning point.
Hannah demonstrated exceptional patience and technical expertise, carefully adapting training to work around my injuries while rebuilding the foundations of my game. She strengthened my strategy, court positioning, mental focus and competitive resilience. Introducing skinny singles was particularly valuable in improving my confidence and court awareness.
Under her guidance, I achieved my first silver medal in competition, an outcome that reflects the quality and structure of her coaching.
Hannah is widely respected as a high level player and brings professionalism, enthusiasm and genuine commitment to every session. She also creates a positive and engaging environment for junior players.
I confidently recommend her to any player seeking meaningful and sustained improvement.”
- Dave
“Huge thanks to Hannah Handreck . I was fortunate enough to score a one on one coaching session this evening ( even though it was listed as group) Much appreciated. Plenty of praise, support and encouragement. Definitely a few things to work on for myself. Highly recommend it. I think I hit more balls in an hour of coaching than I did in 4+ hours of social play during the week. Informative, inclusive, encouraging and a little challenging(in the best way). Loved it . Thanks again and I will be in the next group coaching session next week.”
- Roger
Our Services
Group Coaching
Our Group Coaching sessions are designed for players who want to learn, improve, and enjoy pickleball in a supportive, social environment.
Sessions focus on skill development, game awareness, and confidence-building through structured drills and guided match play. Groups are kept small to ensure individual feedback while maintaining the energy and enjoyment of training together.
Group coaching is suitable for beginners, social players, and those looking to progress into more confident or competitive play. Sessions can be tailored for juniors, adults, clubs, schools, or community groups.
What to expect:
Structured coaching led by Hannah Handreck
Technique, movement, and game fundamentals
Game awareness and simple strategy
Supportive, inclusive environment
Small group sizes for quality coaching
Group Coaching is an ideal option for players who want to improve their skills, build confidence, and enjoy learning alongside others.
Junior Development Programs
Designed for Schools, our Junior Development Programs are designed to help young players build strong pickleball foundations in a fun, supportive, and structured environment.
Programs focus on developing fundamental skills, coordination, game awareness, and confidence, while also encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game. Sessions are age-appropriate and adaptable to suit beginners through to more confident junior players.
Junior Development Programs can be delivered as term-based programs or short blocks of sessions, making them ideal for schools, clubs, and community groups.
Program highlights:
Age-appropriate skill development
Focus on confidence, teamwork, and fair play
Clear pathways into club and competitive pickleball
Small group sizes for individual attention
Inclusive and supportive coaching environment
Programs are led by experienced coach Hannah Handreck, with a strong focus on positive participation and long-term player development.
Program length and pricing available on request.
One-on-One Coaching
One-on-One Coaching provides personalised pickleball instruction tailored to your individual goals, ability, and experience.
These private sessions allow for focused skill development, detailed feedback, and targeted improvement - whether you’re new to pickleball, looking to refine technique, or preparing for competition.
Sessions are designed around the areas that matter most to you, including stroke technique, movement, positioning, strategy, and confidence on court.
What to expect:
Individualised coaching led by Hannah Handreck
Focus on technique, movement, and game awareness
Personalised drills and match-play scenarios
Suitable for juniors and adults
Supportive, focused learning environment
One-on-One Coaching is ideal for players who want dedicated attention and a tailored approach to improving their game.
Session length, availability, and pricing available on request.
Our Credentials
Committed
Our coaching team is committed to maintaining the highest professional standards in pickleball instruction, safety, and event delivery. We proudly hold the Level 1 Development Pickleball Coach Certification awarded by the Australasian Academy of Pickleball Coaches (AAPC), the official arm of the Australasian Academy of Tennis Coaches (AATC), an internationally recognised and accredited education body.
Safe
In addition, we maintain current Working With Children Checks and First Aid certification, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and professionally managed environment for players of all ages and abilities. We are also certified Tournament Coordinators, enabling us to plan and run structured, well-organised events and competitions.
Informed
We have previously held Referee certification, demonstrating formal training in officiating standards. While this credential is not currently active, the knowledge and experience gained continues to inform our coaching, match supervision, and rules guidance.
Professionalism
Together, these qualifications reflect our commitment to professionalism, player development, and delivering a safe, high-quality pickleball experience for our community.
Coaching Times
Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm
Saturday - 9:30am - 11:30am
Sunday - 9am - 5pm
Note: All times subject to availability and require a booking. Contact Hannah to reserve your spot below!
Contact Us
Interested in introducing pickleball to your school, club, or community?
We offer flexible programs, group coaching, and one-on-one sessions across Ballarat and regional Victoria.
Get in touch to discuss what might work best for you.