Train with intent. Compete with purpose.

Elite Pickleball Training

Stop spinning your wheels in random drills. The Night Train Method™ is a proven 5-tier high-performance training system designed to help you level up with strategy, discipline, and measurable results.

Ignite Your Game. Accelerate Your Skills. Dominate the Court.

The Night Train Method™: The Proven Path to Competitive Mastery

The Night Train Method™ isn’t just coaching — it’s a transformation system trusted by serious athletes. Through five progressive tiers, you’ll master the mechanics, strategy, mindset, and competitive edge needed to dominate tournament play.

We’re not in the pickleball coaching business. We’re in the athlete transformation business — delivered through pickleball.

  • Tier 1 – Ignition: Pickleball 101. Learn the fundamentals that set you up for success (3x 90-minute sessions – $75/session).

  • Tier 2 – Accelerate: Mechanics-heavy training to fix weaknesses and sharpen consistency. For 2.5–3.25 level players. $300/mo with 3, 6, or 12 month commitment.

  • Tier 3 – Strategize: Learn advanced tactics and shot selection for real-game pressure. For 3.25–3.75 level players. $300/mo with 3, 6, or 12 month commitment.

  • Tier 4 – Execute: 3.75–4.25 players who are tournament-bound. Rating test + coach approval required. $300/mowith 3, 6, or 12 month commitment.

  • Tier 5 – Apex: Invite-only elite training for 4.0–5.0 players. Focused on competitive mastery, mental toughness, and peak performance.

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Exclusive, invitation-only training for the most driven pickleball athletes.

Night Train Elite: Where Champions Are Made

Night Train Elite is the pinnacle of our performance system — an invite-only program for 4.5–5.0 level athletes dedicated to mastering every dimension of competitive play.
This is more than coaching — it’s a collaborative performance lab where serious players refine advanced strategy, mindset, and peak conditioning under Coach Thomas’s direct guidance.

Every session is data-driven, results-focused, and customized to your tournament goals. Entry is by invitation or coach approval only.

Your Pathway to Elite Pickleball Performance

Choose the Training Experience That Fits Your Game

While The Night Train Method™ is the premier system for player transformation, we know athletes sometimes need personalized coaching or small-group intensity. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one precision, competitive tournament prep, or the structured tiers of the Method, Coach Thomas delivers high-performance results at every level.

Focused. Intensive. Tailored to You.

Private Coaching with Coach Thomas

When you need personalized attention to unlock the next level of your game, private coaching is the fastest way forward. In these high-level, one-on-one sessions, Coach Thomas builds a plan around your mechanics, strategy, and mindset — no cookie-cutter drills, just targeted growth. Video review and customized feedback are always included to maximize your improvement.

  • $300 per 90-minute session (3-session minimum)

  • Night Train Elite: $4,500 for 3 months of exclusive private coaching

Sharpen Skills. Build Chemistry. Win Together.

3 & Me Tournament Prep

Perfect for doubles partners or small groups, this high-intensity format puts three players on court with Coach Thomas. Designed for competitive readiness, 3 & Me builds the pressure scenarios you’ll face in tournaments and mixed-division play. With fast-paced decision-making drills and focused feedback, you’ll leave sharper, smarter, and ready to win.

  • $300 per 90-minute session

  • Bring a partner or up to 3 players total + Coach Thomas

  • Tournament prep and scenario-based drills included

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Real players. Real coaching. Real results.

See the Night Train Method in Action

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Meet the Experts

Professional Coaches & Trainers

Dominic Catalano Instagram story endorsing Coach Thomas Yelloweyes

Dominic Catalano

APP Director · ESPN/CBS Commentator
"The honor was ours. You are an incredible player and we both can see how good of a coach you are as well. Thanks for being vulnerable with us and it was great to see you improve day in and day out."

Suzanne Barr

Top 5 APP Professional Player
"We loved having you and getting to know you. Such a gentle beast on the court. Can't wait to see what the future holds and know your students are in excellent hands."
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Thomas Yelloweyes

Founder & Head Coach
With over 8 years of coaching experience, Thomas is known for breaking complex strategies into simple, effective steps. His training system has helped players across the country level up and compete with confidence.
3D book mockup of Thomas Yelloweyes’ Eat Sleep Play Pickleball guide for beginners learning foundational pickleball skills.
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