Michael Gauthier

Welcome to my home on the Internet.
I am an entrepreneur and senior athlete with a mission to help others improve and enjoy their lives as much as possible.

In my early days in the computer industry, I developed, implemented, and taught systems that made people's jobs easier and helped them be more productive.

As a photographer, I focused on providing images that told stories and preserved those special moments in life.

And now my life is consumed by everything pickleball.
I teach, I coach, and I play - and along the way I help people enjoy and live better lives through the game.

Check the sections below for all the details on what I do.

Have a great day and I look forward to working with you!  

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Pickleball Strokes

The Best Pickleball Advice You Will Ever Get

If you are looking for advice on how to become a better pickleball player at ANY level, then simply visit the Pickleball Strokes Rally Academy and download your FREE copy.

Pickleball Strokes

Pickleball Lessons, Coaching, and Instruction 

I am currently (summer 2024) offering lessons at the RA Centre and the Amberwood club in Ottawa, ON. Details are available on my Pickleball Strokes web site.

Pickleball Strokes

Pickleball Products 

I don't sell too many products, but I use and recommend TMPR Sports paddles, Tyrol Pickleball shoes, and Live Eyewear protective glasses. Details are available on my Pickleball Strokes web site.

Pickleball Strokes

Freedom Photography - Portraiture 

In a previous life (pre-pickleball) I did a lot of different photography work and my real love was portraits. I am not doing much of that any longer, but I might take on special projects that catch my eye. I have a portfolio on my Facebook Freedom Photography page that you can review.

Pickleball Strokes

Photography - Pickleball

I am doing a lot of pickleball photography though, working with tournaments and players to capture action shot memories. There are details on my Pickleball Strokes web site, and there is a portfolio on my Facebook Pickleball Strokes page.

Pickleball Strokes

Freedom Computing

Once upon a time (1990 through 2014) I developed database applications for remote sales forces. This was ground-breaking at the time, as we introduced remote databases syncing with a server, we provided fully hosted server environments, and we were one of the first to switch to software services pricing.
Those were fun days, but I do very little computer work any longer.

We Keep Busy With Blog Posts...

Rally Academy Pickleball Blog

You're So Fast

Be smarter not younger.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Building A Business

Surviving a four-day virtual conference.

Monday, September 09, 2024

Drop Serve Update

Some comments after using the drop serve exclusively for the past 6 months or so.

Tuesday, September 03, 2024

The GOAT

The toughest and most talented athlete EVER.

Monday, September 02, 2024

TESTIMONIALS

Proven Outcomes

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"Testimonial 1 goes here - get a testimonial from someone you've worked with or helped who can share their thoughts about you, your products/services, the measurable wins/results they've gotten, or the customer experience you provide."

RICHARD KENNY, UT

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"Testimonial 2 goes here - get a testimonial from someone you've worked with or helped who can share their thoughts about you, your products/services, the measurable wins/results they've gotten, or the customer experience you provide."

BEN JENNINGS, ID

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"Testimonial 3 goes here - get a testimonial from someone you've worked with or helped who can share their thoughts about you, your products/services, the measurable wins/results they've gotten, or the customer experience you provide."

BOB SUMMERS, CA