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Pickleball with Ari Gorfain

⭑5.0 (23)

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💰$50 weekly lessons

I am PPR certified and have been playing pickleball for 5 years. I work with Jamie Fox’s company, "The Best Paddle Demonstration & Sales," where I combine my passion for the sport with hands-on experience in showcasing the latest paddles. My extensive knowledge of the game, paired with top-notch equipment, allows me to provide an exceptional coaching experience. Whether you’re new to pickleball or looking to enhance your skills, I’m here to help you improve and enjoy every moment on the court!

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts

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Lives in: St. Petersburg, Florida

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Happy Student Score: 97

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Years Playing: Not specified

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Given: 111 lessons

Accomplishments

🏓4.5 DUPR

🏅Sponsored Athlete

➕Brand Ambassador for @TheBestPaddle Jaime Foxx pickleball company

Certifications & Badges

📝PPR Certified

Reviews

Total reviews23

Average rating

4.96

Kathleen S.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 17

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So cool!! Friendly and low pressure with so many hits that I’m tired after my first lesson. Yippee!

david h.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9

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Best coach ever!!

Vittorio C.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 8

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Perfect coach to work with , everything has been very enjoyable and Ari tuned in perfectly with my needs ! Will definitely have more lessons with him

Molly F.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5

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Ari was a great instructor and very helpful in learning the game. He helped perfect some different skills to get me ready for the court! Highly recommend!

Randy B.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3

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Amazing coach! I can’t say enough great things about my pickleball lesson with Ari. From the very beginning, he was warm, encouraging, and clearly apassionate about the sport. He helped me to identify a couple of specifics that separated my better shots from my lesser ones. Recognizing the differences in how those shots felt and seeing the differences in where and how they landed has allowed me to continue to improve them as I play. I walked away from just one session with noticeable improvements in my paddle positioning, footwork, and overall shot mechanics. Beyond his highly effective skill focus, I really appreciated Ari’s positive energy and constant encouragement. Every tip came with a smile, and he made the entire session both productive and enjoyable (even in the Florida midday sun 😊). Whether you’re brand new to pickleball or looking to improve your game, Ari is the coach/instructor you want on the other side of the net!

Availability

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.

sundays

9:30 AM - 10 PM

mondays

9:30 AM - 10 PM

tuesdays

9:30 AM - 10 PM

wednesdays

9:30 AM - 10 PM

thursdays

9:30 AM - 10 PM

fridays

9:30 AM - 5 PM

saturdays

9:30 AM - 3 PM

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonWe start with rules stretching & ball to paddle then evaluate your level and comfort and keep teaching to get you playing asap We’re very patient and confident you will love this sport

Lesson 11+By this Messi you should be ready to play and take your play to a level and we will get alot more aggressive and also work on things you feel you want to become stronger with

Lesson 4-10Drilling & practice play serving returning

Lesson 2-3We ramp up to paddle to paddle and dinks & drives

Youth players

Working with kidsI have a lot of patience & I’m great with kids can do parents & kids or a group of kids if such a fun event for them

Working with teenagersThe game is exploding with kid & especially teens some teens are beating professional players and this is a great way to teach them and get them started with an amzing new sport can do groups also just ask or give me a call or text 203-410-4296 would love to help them all out they will love it

What you need to bringGood sneakers for tennis/pickleball Water or anything you would like to stay hydrated with

What I can bringWe have everything to get you started even paddles you can try out no need to purchase anything

Frequently asked questions

Cancellation Policy

We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!

If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.

And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.

Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!

Pickleball with Ari G.⭑ 5.0 (23 reviews)

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