Rachael
JAMES
2024 Highest World Rankings:
  • Women's Singles
    17
  • Mixed Doubles
    75
  • Singles
    27
  • Doubles Rating
    5.42
  • Singles Rating
    5.55
About
Height
5' 7
Age
31
Resides
Durham, NC
Plays
Right-handed
Achievements
DUPR 24th world ranking in singles!
Regularly wins against top 40 doubles teams!
19th in the mid-atlantic region!
Medals
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Rachael JAMES - Professional Pickleball Player

FAQ

Partnership

Partnership

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CLASS

CLASS

Pickle Pros teams up with top professional players to impart their expertise and skills, catering to players of all levels. Our pros offer weekly lessons around their travel and tournament schedule. This is a prime chance to learn from touring professionals. Don’t pass up the chance to refine your skills and relish an unparalleled learning experience!

REFUND

REFUND

Pickle Pros does not provide refunds, but offers credits towards future lessons instead. If you choose to cancel your registration for any reason or the class needs to be moved, you’ll receive full credit you can use toward another lesson. To recieve full credit, you will need to notify us more than 72 hours in advance. Only a 50% credit is given if canceled within the 72 hours of the class.

RAIN

RAIN

Come rain or shine, our pickleball lessons are indoors in North Raleigh will proceed as scheduled, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all participants.

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Past and Upcoming Tournaments

Dates
Tournament
M/D
G/D
Jan. 15th - 19th
APP Fort Lauderdale
Kyle Koszuta
Nicole Eugenio
Feb. 4th - 9th
APP Daytona
Eduardo Nirizarry
Nicole Eugenio
March 26th - 30th
PPA NC Open
Tanner Tomassi
Marcela Hones
April 1st - 6th
APP Fort Lauderdale
Eryk Forsythe
Nicole Eugenio
April 6th - 11th
APP Cincinnati
Eduardo Nirizarry
May 20th - 25th
APP NYC
Eryk Forsythe
August 27th - 31st
APP Chicago Open
Tanner Tomassi
Oct. 3rd - 5th
APP Women's Open
Tanner Tomassi
Oct. 8th - 12th
APP Dallas Open
Tanner Tomassi
November 5th - 9th
APP Boca Raton
Tanner Tomassi
December 10th - 14th
APP International Championships
Tanner Tomassi

Client Testimonials

Training with Rachel James

Rachael is extremely punctual, sweet, and an amazing coach! She runs this business with integrity and always treats her clients with kindness and respect. A great investment in my skills.

Jade J.

Coach JB is amazing! She’s kind, patient, and very knowledgeable! She makes the practices very enjoyable, and she’s definitely helping me to improve my skills

Siera L.

Coach JB is phenomenal and has made learning a lot of fun, even as a complete beginner! Check her out if you're looking for lessons in the area!

Lulla K.

Coach JB very patiently and professionally worked with me to improve all aspects of my game and unlearn deeply rooted bad practices.

Andy P.

Coach JB is a great coach! She is extremely patient, as shown by the way she will immediately adapt our lesson if we are still struggling with a previously learned skill. I am grateful that she is so attentive and always provides great guidance on how I can improve. She also makes our lessons extremely fun. I am so glad I invested in lessons, and I highly recommend to anyone interested in learning or improving their game.

Kiera L.

Blog

Rachael James Shocks the Pickleball World with Stunning PPA Mesa Victory

Rachael James, a rising star in professional pickleball, achieved an incredible victory at the PPA tournament in Mesa, Arizona. Teaming up with Erik Forsythe, Rachael took down DJ Young (top 20 globally) and Cass Hoag (top 40 globally) in a thrilling mixed doubles match. Despite the odds, Rachael's relentless training and determination led to this unforgettable win.

Known for her hard work and dedication, Rachael's performance at PPA Mesa showcases her exceptional talent and drive. As she continues to climb the ranks, the pickleball world eagerly watches her journey. With this stunning victory, Rachael James is clearly a force to be reckoned with in the sport.

Rachael James Shocks the Pickleball World with Stunning PPA Mesa Victory
Rachael James Triumphs in APP Dallas, Defeating Major League Pickleball Pros
Rachael James Triumphs in APP Dallas, Defeating Major League Pickleball Pros

Rachael secured a victory against Shelby Bates and Allison Philips, both contracted players for Major League Pickleball (MLP).

APP Dallas
Fall, 2023
Rachael James is Proving She’s Unstoppable
Rachael James is Proving She’s Unstoppable

What’s truly electrifying is Rachael’s consistent dominance, no matter who she partners with.

PPA Atlanta, GA
September, 2024
A Standout Competitor in Professional Pickleball
A Standout Competitor in Professional Pickleball

Over the last six months, she has only been defeated by contracted players on the PPA, APP, or MLP tours, never losing to non-contracted players.

Durham, NC
June, 2024

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