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I’m a 4.5-rated pickleball player and passionate coach based in Des Moines, focused on helping players from 2.0 to 4.0 improve fast with practical, personalized guidance. My coaching style is laid-back but intentional — I give real-time feedback during drills and live play, making sure each session is fun, focused, and confidence-building. Whether you’re just starting or stuck at 3.0 or 3.5, I’ll help you break through to the next level.
"We entered the lesson feeling like beginners but after our first lesson we feel much more experienced and ready to learn more!
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Private pickleball lessons in Des Moines average $48 for a week of lessons, with 5 vetted coaches available. Every session is private — 1-on-1 by default, or with your invited group — tailored to your level and goals, at a location and time that work for you.
Pickleball lessons in Des Moines happen at 2 locations across the city, from McCollum Waveland Tennis Complex to lesser-known neighborhood spots. Bookings open up across weekdays, evenings, and weekend mornings — and if you have a preferred location, your coach meets you there.
Private pickleball lessons in Des Moines average $48 for a week of lessons. Booking a lesson package brings the per-lesson rate down, and one-off single lessons are also available — what you pay depends on your coach's experience and the session length you choose.
Private pickleball lessons in Des Moines are built around your goals. Whatever you want to improve, a coach can focus each session on it. Here are the areas coaches in Des Moines work on most.
Win at the kitchen line with controlled dinks, resets, and patience. Des Moines coaches build the soft game that decides most pickleball points.
Start each point on the front foot with a deep serve and return. A coach in Des Moines works on consistency, depth, and placement off both shots.
Master the third-shot drop and the transition to the net. Pickleball coaches in Des Moines teach when to drop, when to drive, and how to take the line.
Speed up the game, defend the body, and finish points at the net. Des Moines coaches sharpen your hands, reaction time, and shot selection up front.
Move as a team, cover the middle, and stay in the right spot on the court. Pickleball coaches in Des Moines drill footwork and doubles strategy.
Looking for youth pickleball coaching in Des Moines? We match kids and teens — from first-timers to high-school and club players — with coaches who specialize in junior development. Private youth pickleball lessons run at the same weekly rate as adult lessons.
Every coach who works with kids goes through identity and background screening before being matched with young students, and their safety vetting is shown on their profile — so you can book with confidence.
Coaches in Des Moines teach juniors from as young as 5 through high-school and competitive athletes, tailoring each session to your child's age, level, and goals — whether that is first-time fundamentals, building confidence, or tryout and team prep.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch — many do, especially with younger kids — but it is never required. Either way, your coach shares progress and what to practice between lessons.
pickleball coach with the most lessons taught in Des Moines
Coach Scott has taught
4 lessons
The location with the most coaches teaching pickleball lessons at
McCollum Waveland Tennis Complex
Average coach player rating
5.0
4 total ratings
and here are the coaches with top player ratings:
5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of certified coaches in Des Moines
2 certified coaches
Average length of time coaches in Des Moines have been teaching for
4.33 years on average
How many coaches teach pickleball in Des Moines
5 coaches
Average cost of a pickleball lesson in Des Moines
$48 for weekly lessons
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4806 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA
3.8 miles away • 4 pickleball coaches teach here
2100 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States
2.2 miles away • 2 pickleball coaches teach here
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4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
4.0 miles away • 1 pickleball coach teaches here
