# Alan Ibrahim > Alan Ibrahim is a Pickleball coach in Los Altos Hills, California on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-alan-ibrahim ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Alan Ibrahim | Certified Professional Coach | 4.5+ Skill Rating - Price: From $120 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 57 ratings, 22 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 118 - Years of experience: 4 I’m a former math teacher and former tech exec turned pickleball enthusiast. Over the last couple of years, I’ve invested a massive amount of time studying the sport and breaking it down into its foundational pieces in order to teach myself how to excel at the game. In that time, I’ve gone from an absolute beginner to an advanced level player - I play at the 4.5+ level, I’ve won multiple medals in tournaments, and I’ve earned a Professional Coach certificate through PPR. In addition to independent coaching, I am also the lead pickleball coach at Bay Club Redwood Shores & Broadway. I am truly energized by teaching others everything I've learned about this sport. As a former math teacher and Harvard alum, I take an academic approach to coaching: lessons are planned in advance, skills are broken down into steps, there are opportunities to practice and make mistakes, and I provide written notes and videos post-lesson to solidify your learning. As a former tech leader, my coaching involves giving direct and timely feedback, relying on first principles to guide lessons, and adapting quickly to optimize your learning. Thank you for considering me and I hope to see you on the courts soon! ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $165 total, $165 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $405 total, $135 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $1200 total, $120 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Foothill College Tennis Courts (Tennis Court), Los Altos Hills, California ## Reviews > I signed up to take a series of lessons from Alan with the goal of learning the basics of pickleball in order to eventually play recreationally with my partner. Having zero pickleball (or other paddle/racket sport) experience, I appreciated Alan’s lesson progression centered around long-term success and fun on the court. We took a stepwise approach starting with basic pickleball court set-up, grip, ready position, and dinking in the first lesson; this progressed to learning the various shots utilized in the game and eventually putting everything together into live games over the course of fiv… > From Michelle, 5 out of 5 > I started lessons with Alan because I play pickleball regularly with my friends, and since they are improving quickly, I wanted to make sure I could keep up and not fall behind. Alan has been amazing—he really focused on helping me learn the fundamental techniques, but even more importantly, he explained why they matter and how they would help my game. I love how methodical he is, always structuring the lessons so that each one builds on the last, which makes everything feel clear and manageable. He’s not only a wonderful teacher—patient, encouraging, and very easy to learn from—but also a fa… > From Katherine, 5 out of 5 > I'm a 4.0 player and I’ve had a few sessions with Alan. This guy is a true student of the game. I wanted to improve my serve and he said I was using too much shoulder and not any wrist lag. No idea what wrist lag was. He explained it like it was cracking a whip. He took videos of me before and after and I could see an immediate improvement. Later on I wanted to work on my backhand volleys and we drilled on punches, rolls, and flicks over the course of a few sessions. He helped me cut the habit of slicing my volleys and keeping the contact point out front. I particularly like when if he has ti… > From Xander, 5 out of 5 > Alan is an exceptional pickleball coach whose approach prioritizes long-term success and genuine enjoyment on the court, rather than simply rushing to competitive play. He excels at explaining the "why" behind every technique and strategy, ensuring a deep understanding of the game. Alan's attention to detail in hitting technique is remarkable, yet he also brilliantly simplifies complex shots for beginners, making the learning process accessible and fun. Furthermore, the in-depth coaching notes and personalized videos provided after each session are invaluable for continued improvement. > From Sophia, 5 out of 5 > My first lesson with Alan was very helpful, especially in how he taught me a one-handed push slice dink to replace my basic two handed backhand dink. I appreciated that he was clear in the communication and was able to breakdown a new movement step by step so I could easily pick it up. He emphasizes repetition and provided immediate feedback while practicing. By the end of the hour, I felt more confident in my backhand dinking. Highly recommend a lesson with Alan! > From Hanako, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Alan was quite helpful, especially focusing on videos as the lesson highlight. Though I aim to improve my serve, I appreciated how relaxed Alan was in explaining the technique. It’s not about complicated drills, but real useful tips that I can try out on court. I feel like I gained some clarity without feeling overwhelmed. If you’re looking for a straightforward, no-pressure approach to pickleball, definitely consider trying a lesson with him. > From Diane, 5 out of 5 > I found the lesson with Alan quite helpful, especially his focus on technique, it's clear he emphasizes the details that matter. Still, I’d probably want more of the same, as the in-depth teaching really resonated with me. Though I feel like I’ve made good progress, I think continued emphasis on technique could really help me sharpen my skills further. If you're looking to fine-tune your pickleball game, Alan's approach is worth considering. > From Anand, 5 out of 5 > Alan is one of those rare really successful but incredibly humble people. You’d never know unless you really pressed him but he went to Harvard, then became a math teacher, then helped found an analytics company that went IPO, and retired early to be a full time dad. You can tell by how he coaches - clear, patient, precise - why he’s had the success he’s had. It’s a joy not only to be coached by him but also getting to know him personally. > From Steve, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-alan-ibrahim): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/7ba24d78-d170-49b3-ac72-c1789c2234cd): Read open times, get an exact quote, and book for a student. - [Agent instructions](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling the API.