Jeremiah Thomas

Pickleball Expert

Jeremiah Thomas is a Pickleball Expert and the Founder of Doylestown Pickleball based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. With over 50 acres of facilities, Jeremiah and his team offer a wide variety of programming for kids looking to create, be active, and play on their dozens of courts and fields. Jeremiah is a certified PPR Pickleball instructor, as well as a former college tennis player and instructor.

Education

  • Delaware Valley University, M.S., Educational Leadership
  • Gwynedd Mercy University, B.S., Elementary & Early Childhood Education

Certifications & Organizations

  • Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Certified Instructor
  • Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Certified Instructor
  • American Red Cross Certified Instructor
  • Certified Teacher - Dept of Education
  • Certified Pesticide Applicator - Category 24 - Pool Management

Favorite Piece of Advice

Whether you're learning new skills, starting a business, or trying to improve at pickleball: start from a strong base and build from there, even if that means starting over. It's better to build from a solid base than to topple over.

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To create an engaging scavenger hunt for kids, consider different themes and activities. One favorite option involves an alphabet scavenger hunt. Start by writing the alphabet on popsicle sticks or have the kids do it themselves. Hide these sticks around your location, whether it's a farm or a large campus. On the back of each stick, provide hints about where the next stick might be hidden. This not only gives the children a fun tour but also helps reinforce their alphabet skills as they put the sticks in order upon returning. Additionally, explore online resources for outdoor-based scavenger hunts. For example, a themed scavenger hunt like "Oregon Trail" can incorporate obstacles for children to overcome, similar to the challenges in the game. Utilize team-building activities from resources like The Ultimate Camp Resource, where each stop in the scavenger hunt requires teams to complete tasks before receiving the next clue. These activities foster collaboration and problem-solving skills while keeping the adventure exciting for the participants.
Can you recommend a different scavenger hunt theme?
One of my favorite options involves an alphabet scavenger hunt. Start by writing the alphabet on popsicle sticks or have the kids do it themselves. Hide these sticks around your location, whether it's a farm or a large campus. On the back of each stick, provide hints about where the next stick might be hidden. This not only gives the children a fun tour but also helps reinforce their alphabet skills as they put the sticks in order upon returning. Additionally, explore online resources for outdoor-based scavenger hunts. For example, a themed scavenger hunt like "Oregon Trail" can incorporate obstacles for children to overcome, similar to the challenges in the game. Utilize team-building activities from resources like The Ultimate Camp Resource, where each stop in the scavenger hunt requires teams to complete tasks before receiving the next clue. These activities foster collaboration and problem-solving skills while keeping the adventure exciting for the participants.
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