Private Pickleball Lessons & Coaches in Columbia Station, OH

By day, I'm crunching numbers as an engineer, but by night, I dominate the pickleball court. With a background in tennis and softball from Norwalk High and Geneva College, I've seamlessly transitioned into pickleball, racking up wins in women's doubles, mixed doubles, and singles tournaments across Ohio. Sporting a 4.4 dupr rating, I'm here to grow the sport and help anyone keen on improving their game. Let's smash some volleys and serve up success together!

"she was very paitent and knew what she was doing! Definitely learned a lot.

I learned how to play pickleball in Plant City, Florida, just outside of Tampa, and fell in love with the game immediately. With extensive experience and training, I’m confident in my ability to teach and share my passion for pickleball with others.

"Jamie is a great teacher! He matches your pace and I noticed visible progress with each lesson.

Passionate about growing the sport of pickleball, I specialize in teaching beginners the fundamentals and helping them build confidence on the court. With hands-on volunteer experience, I focus on making the game accessible, fun, and easy to learn. Whether it’s understanding the basics, improving technique, or learning strategic gameplay, I create a welcoming environment for players of all skill levels to develop and enjoy the sport. My goal is to help new players feel comfortable, improve quickly, and fall in love with pickleball!

"Oh, I’d say Matt’s lesson was quite helpful. He was easy to follow and very patient, especially with my young daughter who's new to sports. Still, I think having a bit more time to learn the basics could make a difference. But honestly, I’m looking forward to working with him more because his knowledge really shows. If you're into pickleball and want someone who’s approachable yet knowledgeable, you might consider giving Matt a try.

Though I have only been playing pickleball for a few years. My extensive racquet sports knowledge prepared me well for transition to pickleball. Ever since leaving competitive sports, I struggled to fill the hole that not playing sports left. Being a recent college graduate I had a hard time understanding why I was feeling empty and depressed entering this new chapter of my life. I realized that I needed to find a way to tap into my competitive nature, and Pickleball became passion. I played competitve youth tennis form the ages 4-14 and took lessons 4-5 dyas a week throughout that time. Thus, my knowledge of swing kinetics, footwork, and game strategy are very high. I am also a 5.0 DUPR rated player and play in tournaments with all the best players in the area. Recently, I was unofficially ranked top 20 in NEO. I am fun and outgoing individual, that will make learning quick and interesting for all ages.

Ready to experience the joy of pickleball? As an experienced player with 5 years of coaching, I'm passionate about sharing my love for this dynamic sport. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the court!

"Me and Tyler play a lot of pickleball when we are home from college and he’s very useful to learn different techniques for different styles of pickleball. He likes to play fast and strategic while I prefer to dink the ball a lot! His hand-eye coordination is also better than mind so he already has an advantage lol.