Dave Lurie is a level 1 accredited pickleball coach with IPTPA  and Level 2 certified coach with Pickleball Global.  Dave is completely addicted to pickleball and is passionate about helping others get involved in the game and improve their skills. 

Dave’s Current DURP rating: 
Doubles: 4.7
Singles: 4.0
Playing Paddle : HUSTL LEGEND RAW CARBON 16mm

Dave’s Notable Tournament Achievements:

GOLD MEDAL  – 2022 Australian Championships Mens Doubles 50+ (2.5 – 3.5 division) 
GOLD MEDAL – 2022 Victorian State Teams Challenge (intermediate division)
GOLD MEDAL – 2022 Pan Pacific Games Mens 35+ Doubles (3.5 – 4.0 division)
GOLD MEDAL – 2023 Sommerville Classic Mens 50+ (3.5+ division)
GOLD MEDAL – 2023 Victorian Open Mens 50+ Singles (3.5 division)
GOLD MEDAL – 2023 Canadian Atlantic Classic Mixed 45+ 3.5 and over
GOLD MEDAL – 2023  QPT Mooloolaba 50+ Mens Singles 4.0 +
SILVER MEDAL – 2023 PPA PRO MASTERS Melbourne 50+ Doubles 4.0+
GOLD MEDAL – 2024 Victorian Open Mens 50+ Doubles 4.0 +
GOLD MEDAL – 2024 Australian Champs 50+ Mixed 3.5 – 4.0
BRONZE MEDAL – 2024 Wellington Cup NZ 45+ Mixed 3.5 – 4.0
SILVER MEDAL – PPA PRO MASTERS AUCKLAND NZ  50+ Doubles 4.0+
SILVER MEDAL – PPA PRO MASTERS AUCKLAND NZ  50+ Singles 4.0+
BRONZE MEDAL – PPA PRO MASTERS AUCKLAND NZ  50+ Mixed 4.0+

Dave spends a lot of time practicing and drilling throughout the week to hone his skills and improve his own game.  He believes getting better at pickleball is all about the 1%ers, making small improvements that compound over time. 

Dave specialises in private beginner to intermediate pickleball coaching lessons and provides pickleball lessons in Melbourne at various locations.

Follow Dave on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/davelurie.pb/