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Prem Carnot, also known as the Pickleball Guru, is a pickleball coach, instructor, and author. Introduced to pickleball in 2007, he became a 5.0 rated player, and then became a full-time pickleball instructor and coach, conducting clinics, bootcamps, and private lessons. In 2014, he wrote and published the book Smart Pickleball.

Early Life

Of Indian descent, Carnot was born in France. Growing up in India, he played cricket. As a young adult, he managed hotels in and around Paris for 15 years. During this time in Paris, he became a professional table tennis player, and won the silver medal in the French national tournament. Carnot and his wife moved to the United States in 2005, where he served as operations director for a Seattle-based magazine.

Introduction to Pickleball

Carnot was introduced to pickleball in 2007, while living near Seattle, Washington. Carnot and his wife began competing in tournaments and became 5.0 rated players.

The Pickleball Guru, Instructor/Coach

After he gave another player some strategy and advice on how to play pickleball, Carnot was asked to be this player’s guru. Since this encounter, Carnot became a full-time pickleball instructor and coach, holding clinics, bootcamps and private lessons throughout the United States, as well as other countries.

Author of Smart Pickleball

In 2014, Carnot and his wife wrote and published the book Smart Pickleball, detailing his pickleball philosophy and strategy.