Scott Mayo Pickleball
🏆 Welsh National Champion

Unlock your pickleball potential

Bespoke training sessions guided by the most decorated pickleball player in Wales. Coaching that challenges you, supports you, and, yes, actually makes you better.

Scott Mayo at Reballution Cup
Welsh National Champion
European Championships 2024 & 2025
Level 1 Qualified Coach
Scott Mayo competing for Wales Tournament winners Wales team at European Championships Wales squad with flag Podium finish abroad

Is this for me?

Whether you're looking to beat your friends at the local centre, get one over your club mates in the ladder leagues, prepare for your first tournament, or push your game to the next level, you're in the right place.

I offer tailored sessions that are engaging, purposeful, and enjoyable, all designed to help you become the best version of yourself on the court. And don't just take my word for it. See what others have said →

💬 Not sure what you need? Just get in touch for an initial chat, no pressure, no hard sell. We'll figure out what works for you.
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1-to-1 Sessions

Fully tailored coaching focused entirely on your game.

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Small Group Sessions

Learn together in a focused, energetic environment.

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Club Sessions

Bringing structured coaching directly to your club.

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Bespoke Drilling

Deep, purposeful practice sessions built around you.

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Scott Mayo

Like most pickleball players,
I found it by accident.

I've played sport my whole life, but came into pickleball with zero racket sport background. When I decided I wanted to improve, I searched online for coaching. There was nothing. No one local, no clear pathway, no obvious place to turn.

That gap is the reason I'm here. I want to be the option I couldn't find when I was starting out.

In less than two years, as a completely self-taught player, I went from picking up a paddle for the first time to becoming a Welsh National Triple Crown Champion and captain of the Welsh national team at the European Pickleball Championships 2025. Everything I share comes from real experience, plenty of mistakes, reflection, and a lot of hours on court.

I place real value on the mental side of the game, too. Decision-making, confidence, resilience, how you handle pressure, all of that matters. My long-term goal? To one day be on the sidelines, when my knees finally give in, helping guide Wales to success. Maybe even helping take the sport all the way to the Olympics.

Career Highlights & Experience

🏆 Welsh Nationals Triple Crown Champion
🌍 Welsh Squad, European Championships 2024 & 2025
🥇 Multiple Open medal winner at the Welsh Open
PPL Challenger, Pickleball Premier League
🥇 Multiple gold medallist in 4.5+ categories, UK & abroad
📋 Level 1 Qualified Pickleball Coach
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Where I'm Based

South Wales, and happy to travel.

Whether you come to me or I come to you, the goal is always the same: clear guidance, purposeful practice, and an environment where you enjoy getting better.

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Graig Community Centre

My regular residency. I run sessions here every Monday from 17:00–19:00. It's a great single-court space with plenty of room for repetition and uninterrupted hitting. Sessions can be 1-to-1, small group, or extended drilling.

I also have access to a ball machine here, ideal for working on specific shots and patterns.

Ball machine available
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Newport & Beyond

I regularly deliver sessions across various locations in Newport and the wider South Wales area. I'm happy to come to local club nights, sports centres, or anywhere courts are available.

Wherever we meet, I'll adapt the session to suit the space and the group. If you're unsure what setup works best, just ask.

Mobile coaching available
Upcoming Events

One-off sessions & masterclasses.

Alongside regular coaching, I occasionally run focused one-off events for all levels. Keep an eye out here, or message me directly to be added to a list so you hear about them first.

📅 14 March

Dinking Masterclass

A deep dive into the art of the dink, the most misunderstood and most important shot in pickleball.

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📅 22 April

Drives, Drops & Resets

Master the transition game. A session focused on three shots that will immediately transform your performance.

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More events coming

New sessions are added regularly. Message me to be notified when something new drops.

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Don't take my word for it.

Real feedback from real players. I promise I didn't bribe them or offer discounted sessions in return.

Absolutely loved the session. Scott is a clear and articulate communicator, coaching points were well explained without being overwhelming. Making things competitive at times increased the drive, and it was genuinely fun. His proven experience adds real weight to what he says.

Mark
Cardiff Pickleball Club

Scott was a joy to work with. A two-hour session at our club went exceptionally well, varied drills, one-to-one advice, and so much learned in a short space of time. Such was the success that we immediately booked him again. Can't wait to try out my new forehand drive!

Paula
Gower Pickleball Club

Scott identified exactly where my technique needed adjusting, put me at ease throughout, and drilled the methods until I was hitting them consistently. After the session, he even sent a written summary of what we'd worked on. A really worthwhile experience.

Helen

Great fun drills, approachable manner, and genuinely useful insights into court positioning. It was also inspiring to see someone with no racket background excel the way Scott has, his advice felt personal and relevant. Would definitely have more sessions.

Kim
Gower Pickleball Club

Best club coaching session I've attended, and this was my third. Drills were clearly communicated, and I picked up several things I hadn't considered before, including when to speed up in a dinking rally. Really positive experience.

Claire
Cardiff Pickleball Club

Excellent coaching, great structure, interesting insights, and delivered in an easy, flexible manner. Good value for money and I came away with real things to work on.

Sam
Cardiff Pickleball Club

Well organised, clearly demonstrated, and genuinely useful tips on how the game should be played. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Caroline
Gower Pickleball Club

I enjoyed the session and took away some real pointers to work on. Scott has great knowledge and a coaching style that actually makes things stick. Good value for money.

John
Cardiff Pickleball Club

I was genuinely impressed. Great delivery, clear explanations, and I learned things from Scott's input that I hadn't encountered before. A real asset to pickleball in Wales.

Jason
Cardiff Pickleball Club
Get in touch

Let's get you on court.

WhatsApp is the best way to reach me, I'll get back to you quickly and we can figure out exactly what you need from there.

⭐ WhatsApp is the preferred way to get in touch
💬 Message me on WhatsApp

Not sure where to start? Just drop me a message and we can have a quick chat about what you're looking for. No obligation, no pressure, just a conversation about your game.