These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.



I am a 5.0 pickleball player with three years of competitive experience, including representing the Florida State University Club Pickleball Team. As a PPR-certified coach and Lifetime Pickleball Pro, I have combined my playing and coaching expertise to grow within the sport while helping others develop their skills. I am also proudly sponsored by Neonic Pickleball, which has supported my journey as both a player and ambassador of the game. My involvement at multiple levels of pickleball has strengthened my on-court performance and deepened my commitment to expanding and contributing to the pickleball community.
"Coach is great. But now I have to take four lessons I dont want since you won’t refine me.



I'm a native Floridian who traded golf clubs and tennis rackets for the exhilarating world of pickleball in 2020. Since then, I've become a certified instructor with Pickleball Coaching International and DUPR sharing my passion of the game through teaching over 300 clinics and private lessons. My teaching philosophy is simple – tailor the learning experience to each individual, focusing on fundamentals, drills, and tactical insights. I take pride in helping my students achieve their specific goals efficiently and effectively. I am an ambassador for several pickleball companies and have several varieties of paddles for my students to demo during our time together. Let's embark on a pickleball journey together, where learning meets fun, and victories follow every well-played point!
"Derek is a professional, kind and very patient coach! He made my first Picketball lesson fun.