Pickleball coaching that meets you where you are. Building skills, sharpening decision-making, growing confidence — and having fun while doing it. Whatever your level, wherever you play.
Great pickleball is about more than the shot — it's about reading the game, making smart decisions under pressure, and believing in your ability to perform. Karen's coaching is strengths-based and personalised, starting from where you are and building from there.
Whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to sharpen a competitive edge, every session is designed to challenge, connect and be genuinely enjoyable.
From one-on-one personalised coaching to small group sessions, clinics and multi-day camps — there's an option for every player and every situation.
Fully personalised sessions focused entirely on your game. Karen works with you to identify your strengths, target your development areas and build a plan that's specific to your goals and playing style.
Coaching in a small, supportive group setting. More interactive than a clinic, still highly personal. Great for friends, couples or club members who want to develop together.
Structured group coaching sessions covering technical skills, strategy and game play. Practical, interactive and packed with drills and game time. Open to all levels.
Multi-day pickleball camps running 3–5 days — an immersive experience combining skill development, game play, strategy sessions and a whole lot of fun. Perfect for players who want to accelerate their development in a focused, energised environment. Camps are designed for all levels and are bespoke — tailored to the group, the location and the goals.
Karen is working towards rolling out holiday camps across Queensland and beyond. Register your interest below to be first to hear about upcoming camp dates and locations.
Karen is an accredited pickleball referee — and brings that rules knowledge directly into her coaching. Understanding what referees are looking for, how calls are made and what the rules actually mean in match play gives coached players a genuine competitive edge.
Karen is available for events, tournaments and competitions requiring a qualified referee across Queensland and beyond.
Karen is working towards facilitating accredited pickleball coaching courses — bringing the same evidence-based, practical approach she uses in coach development to the pickleball world.
With extensive experience facilitating netball coach accreditation and workshops, Karen is uniquely placed to grow the quality and depth of pickleball coaching across the country.
If you're interested in becoming a qualified pickleball coach or want to hear when courses launch, register your interest below.
Real feedback from players who've trained with Karen — beginners, intermediates and everyone in between.
"Karen Topp is a coach who takes the time to get to know her players and supports them by meeting them where they are and identifying what's next for their progression. Karen fosters connection and positivity with a personalised approach to effectively communicate and develop skills, strategy or mindset techniques to help improve game play. Lots of self reflection is required — which is not easy in a fast paced game. It's not a million tips or a blanket approach. I've found her coaching thoughtful and nuanced and providing clarity around strategy. I would definitely recommend her small group coaching sessions."
"Found today's session excellent. I now understand a lot more about the game — for so long it was just about hitting the ball back, but now I'm able to consider the whens and whys of ball play and hopefully build on that to play more intelligently. Looking forward to future sessions."
"Well worth attending this session with Karen. Given some great pointers on positioning, dinking and returning strategies."
"Great session. Loved the long session with practice games in between drills. Learnt some good tips to work on going forward, especially some dinking strategies and correct body positioning. Hopefully I can attend more in future."
"Karen gave me some great tips and new shots to help my game — it was a helpful and fun hour."
"Excellent session, great coach! Would love to do another session."
"Clear and helpful tuition. Enjoyed the session."
1-on-1 coaching, small groups, clinics or holiday camps — pick your format and let's get started. Karen coaches wherever you need her.
