Winterton Racquetball
Never Let Good Enough be good enough!



Coach
Jim Winterton
Hall of Fame Coach Winterton coaches like no other coach out there! In any business, people are measured by their portfolio. Coach W has more national, world, and pro champions than any other coach in racquetball history in his body of work. Why is he so successful?
He teaches athletes how to self-coach. The thinking process to win is much different than hoping to win.
A good example would be “I have to keep my racquet up!” (Process and something a player can control) Instead of “I hope I win this next point!”(Outcome and something a player cannot control)
Using the latest in science and technology, Coach uses the footwork technique of pro athletes in mainstream sports and applies those principles to racquetball. Coach is always changing his approach to match each student’s needs.
No two people are alike so why should every athlete be taught the same?

Our Programs
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come Visit Arizona
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Two days of 3 hour sessions or one day of 6 hours
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Access to Video Collection
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Personal Practice Plan
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this is less then $84.00 per hour!
Pro Package
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Unlimited video coaching*
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Access to Video Collection
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After 3 months in Pro Package free In Person coaching if you visit Coach**
Remote Coaching
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Remote Coaching only
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Access to Video Collection
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Unlimited video coaching*
*Coach reserves the right to fast track long videos into 15-20 minutes of analysis
**up to 3 hours per day in person coaching for two days. Sorry these days do not accumulate.
Example: come to Arizona after 6 months and you will receive 6 hours of in-person coaching, not 18 hours.
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Racquetball
Tip of the Day
Return of Serve 101
The return of serve starts with where you line yourself up and how you line yourself up. I was shocked when I conferred with some “experts” who told me they split the court in half when they positioned themselves for return of serve. This violates laws of physics. Put your arm and racquet out straight to the forehand side. Now do the same across your body to the backhand side. I know, I know, you turn your body so you do not reach across but it takes longer to get to the ball on the backhand side. So why stand …
Study for Finals? Or Prepare to Win?
Studying for exams in college usually went like this. Relax for 9 weeks, do your homework and assignments but then cram the knowledge in for the finals. Stay up all night, slam coffee and take the test. Crash for a day and repeat semester after semester so you can spit back the information the teacher told you or the books taught you. That my friends is rote memorization at it’s finest. Racquetball is not like that although many players treat it as such. Hiring the ole ball coach to accelerate your learning curve hours before the big tournament will not …
RIP The Peoples’ Champion
Yesterday I heard of the passing of legend Charlie Brumfield. He was a larger than life champion, and had come to a place in his life where his humility and charm was contagious. He was an early champion and the number one player in the world. I met him at a pro stop in the 70’s and was blown away with the intensity of Charlie and the players he competed against. About 12 or 13 years ago I flew to San Diego and interviewed him with the help of Pablo Farve, the current USA head coach, and …
Cure for Boring Practices
How do you get out of solo practice boring routines? I hated practice. I hated losing even more. How can you get better without the solo practice? Some time ago two of my very good players were hitting fast and furious on court two. I asked them what they were doing. Their response, “Playing”. My response, “Yes, but what are you working on?” The responses? Player A said splats and wide angles, while Player B stated, backhand down the lines and wide angle passes. Now there are two players who have worked with me and know better than to just …
Play Nice and Share!
Fitness etiquette–these little Health Club breaches of etiquette ticks me off! 1. Water fountain Hog-this person has a two gallon jug to fill and seems oblivious to the line of people behind the Water Hog filling their jug. All they want is a drink of water, Get out of the way and let them drink! 2. Machine hog-this one sits on the lat machine does 10 sets and take two minutes between each set. They refuse to get off the machine. 3. Poser–Flex in the mirror narcissistic beauties–While some people are actually trying to see if they have the correct …
Tips for Serve Return
Six tips for return of serve. The racquetball bible (unofficial book of racquetball pros teaching mainstream) says one thing. I say another. Here goes: The RBB says: 1. Position yourself in the center of the court to receive serve but I say not so fast mainstream Marvin or Martha..what if the server gets way over to the right or left. Why are you giving them leverage to one side of the court? Just like a football defense has to adjust so they do not get out-flanked, so do you. 2. Get up on your toes so you can get to …
Dear Brain Whiff
This one came across my desk recently. Hey coach, (I am a)…former student of yours..and slightly above average RB player…one question about the mental aspect of the game…How can I prevent myself from mentally beating myself before even stepping on the court…and during matches, my mind takes a vacation when I’m playing someone I know I can beat handily…and it sometimes happens when I’m playing an opponent at my level or slightly above…any suggestions? Signed Brain whiffing in Washington Dear Brain Whiff, First, you need a process to focus your efforts. It sounds like you are competing against an opponent. …
Think for Yourself!
Thinking the game through and feeling the game is a topic near and dear to my heart. Athletes who have had previous coaches are sometimes flummoxed when they come to the ole ball coach. Conversations usually go like this. Athlete: “What do I need to practice the most?” Ole ball coach: I don’t know, what do you need to practice the most?” Athlete: I don’t know. Obc: “Yes, you do know.Think about it. How would you answer that if you were me?” A: “I guess, maybe return of serve on the backhand side?” obc: “You guess or you know?” a: …
5 Steps to Greatness
I ran across a great tennis article a racquetball player posted on fb. The article dealt with failure and how great players fail as much as hackers. Why? They take more chances and the window of great and missed shots is very small. Of course this applies to racquetball as well. When a player attempts a backhand rollout from 38 feet away and skips it in a close match people roll their eyes and think “how stupid”. Those same people gasp and call the shot “brilliant” if it rolls out. There is a fine line between failure and success and …
TRY THE ELITE RACQUETBALL CAMP LED BY COACH WINTERTON
These camps sell out each year. Other camps have 5-8 people attending while Coach Winterton’s next Elite camp already has 40 signups! His last one-day camp had 14 in attendance! Coach Winterton’s camps experience includes top notch instruction and fun!

Racquetball
Upcoming events and News
Coach Winterton’s Athletes Excel in 2025
LPRT The Madison Trust Arizona Open Winners: Angelica Barrios, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Women’s Open Grant Williams, St Louis, Mo, Gold Men’s open at Arizona Open …
World Team Racquetball
World Team Racquetball Report 2024 Top: Tournament Director, Mike Coulter, and Coach W, Bottom: Mixed doubles GOAT team Team Photo courtesy of Game Changer Sports: …
Athletes in Training!
A few of the top athletes Coach Winterton works with.
Elite Camp 2025
Whew!! 49 junior athletes and 11 coaches and a few chaperones! Then add 12 coaches of local high schools..put them together and we had the Scholastic Elite Camp 2024 version! Stay tuned for this year’s amazing group of youngsters!!
The level of play in this camp continues to grow!
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Testimonials
Kane Waselenchuk
Kane Waselenchuk, 13x World Titles, 14x US Open titles, Winningest player in Racquetball history
Michael Norelli
Michael Norelli, Age division player--(like most of us, a normal club racquetball warrior!!)
Frank Taddonio
Frank Taddonio, Masters HOF Inductee, National age division champion
My experience working with Coach Winterton has been and continues to be extremely positive. He consistently identifies the most smallest details that contribute to improving my performance on the court. Coach provides direction and analysis both in person and virtually through videos I’m making progress regardless of schedules and locations.
I highly recommend Coach Winterton if you desire to improve your game and start competing at a higher level.