The Pickleball Cowboy
Scott Barker, known as The Pickleball Cowboy, is one of the most sought-after coaches who has trained many top amateur and pro players.
Born and raised just outside of Boston, he has over 30 years as a certified racquet/paddle sport coach. He specializes in personal growth and career development.
Scott's approach combines deep listening with actionable strategies, empowering his clients to realize their full potential. Clients typically describe his on-court commentary as “challenging, resulting in both a physical and mental game improvement while balancing it with comic relief, keeping it fun”. Scott is a student of the game spending hours studying the latest strategies and trends and brings a wealth of knowledge to his clients.
As an accomplished 5.0+ player, Scott regularly competes in USA Pickleball Association tournaments at the Senior Pro level.
Welcome to Base to Pickle
Scott recently gave an interview to Base to Pickle, the ultimate destination for all things Pickleball in Florida and around the globe.
"Just watch Scott play and you’ll see how balanced, clean and efficient he is on court. If you want to learn to play with no waisted movement and consistently make it difficult for your opponents without taking a lot of risk, then listen to Scott, hit with him and let him show you how it’s done."
Brian O’Connell - Naples, FL
"Scott Barker is a true student of the game of pickleball. He has a keen eye to see errors in a player’s footwork and technique. Scott's teaching style for the game of Pickleball is best served for a player that wants to improve their game and be the best they can be. A great instructor can give you the guidance and drills to take your game to the podium, Scott is one of those few pros that can advance you quickly if you put in the time and help you perfect your technique. If you want to become the best player you can be, Scott will get you there quickly if you put in the work."
WDB - Chippewa Falls, WI
"Pickleball training with Scott Barker, prepare yourself for the brutal truth. His knowledge of the game and analysis of each pro-player strategy along with strengths\weaknesses is at times overwhelming. Yet his unique style of relating to each of his students in a way they understand is one of his phenomenal traits. His commentary challenges both your physical and mental ability to improve your game while balancing it with comic relief keeping it fun."
Alicia - CO