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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Co-authored Articles (13)

Capture the Flag: How to Play & Win

Gather all your friends for a round of the classic game, whether you’re in a gymnasium or on your front lawn Capture the flag is easy to set up, and it’s incredibly fun to play. If you have at least 8 people, a large...

How to Plan and Hold a Scavenger Hunt

Make your own scavenger hunt game for kids or adults A scavenger hunt is a great way to get both children and adults on their feet and working in teams to problem solve. All you need are things for the players to find, p...

How to

Play Red Light Green Light

Red Light, Green Light is a fun kid's game that adults can join in as well! It is a lot of fun to play in school, daycare, or summer camp. To play, you will choose a traffic cop and have the rest of the kids go to the st...

How to

Create a Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts are a very popular game for kids. They are great for parties and summer vacations. Scavenger hunts are not just limited to kids, however; even adults and teens can still enjoy them. They are fairly easy t...

A Complete Rules Guide for Playing Red Rover

Stay active and have fun with this classic children's gameIf you’re looking for an exciting and easy playground game to play with your friends, Red Rover is the perfect choice. When you play Red Rover, teams stand in l...

How to

Play Bean Bag Toss

Bean bags are fun and versatile to have around. They can be used for a number of different games. Bean bag toss is most commonly done in a game called “Cornhole,” which is a favorite game in the midwest. Kids can pla...

How to

Play Pickleball

Pickleball is a fast-paced game that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It’s an extremely popular paddleboard sport partly because it doesn’t require much equipment and it’s super easy to learn ...

How to

Play Tug of War

Tug of war is one of the most ancient games on Earth—dating back at least to ancient Egypt, Greece, and China among others. Tug of war even spent some time as an Olympic sport between 1904 and 1920. The contest hasn’...

20 Best Pickleball Tips and Techniques for Beginners

Use these insider tips to become a pickleball champ Pickleball is a popular paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Because it’s such a fast-paced game, it can be overwhelming, but with...

How to Serve in Pickleball: Rules and Strategies

A complete breakdown of basic serves and pro pickleball tips If you want to start getting active by playing pickleball, it’s important to learn how to serve the ball at the start of each rally. Even though the game is...

How to Keep Score in Pickleball for Singles & Doubles Games

Everything you need to know about keeping track of pickleball points Pickleball is a great sport for staying active and having a little friendly competition, but the scoring rules can be a little confusing for a beginn...

How to

Celebrate Children's Day in Preschool

Children’s Day is a holiday where children are celebrated and recognized for their individuality and importance. It takes place on a different day every year and it usually centers around some kind of national theme, l...

Keeping Score in Pickleball: Points and Positioning

A beginner-friendly guide to keeping track of points in pickleball The rules in pickleball are fairly simple and easy to pick up, but the scoring can leave some beginners at sea. When the server commits a fault, does any...