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Reviews

Total reviews18

Average rating

5.0

Tom B.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 25

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Evan is a great instructor. I played college Division 1 tennis at a high level so I am familiar with the basics. Evan is a very skilled player and coach.

Rob J.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13

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What I enjoyed most was how Evan adapted my tennis experience to pickleball, making the transition easier. The lesson was clear and well-paced, helping me grasp key concepts quickly. If you’re thinking about trying pickleball or want to build on your racket skills, Evan’s lessons are worth checking out. It’s a great way to get started and have fun learning.

Jodi C.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13

Verified ✓

What stood out the most in this lesson with Evan was the clear and helpful serve instruction. The session moved at a good pace and focused on building solid fundamentals. If you're interested in improving your game, Evan's lessons are definitely worth trying out for a well-rounded pickleball experience.

Joy F.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8

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Great teacher! Already improved my game with 1 lesson.

Pat W.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5

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Great instructor! Highly recommend!

Pickleball with Baines N.⭑ 5.0 (18 reviews)

How it works

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:

6 courts available

Columbia Park

4120 North Winchell Street

2029.4 miles away

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The Peoples Court

Parking lot, 2700 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA

2023.2 miles away

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Gabriel Park (tennis court)

4500 SW Nevada St, Portland, OR 97219

2030.5 miles away

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Jumbos Lloyd Center

Barnes & Noble, Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, USA

2026.9 miles away

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Sellwood Park

7900 Southeast Grand Avenue

2027.5 miles away

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Laurelhurst Park (tennis court)

3756 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97214

2025.5 miles away

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Availability

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

sundays

7 PM - 9 PM

mondays

8 AM - 8 PM

tuesdays

8 AM - 8 PM

wednesdays

8 AM - 10 AM

thursdays

8 AM - 10 AM

fridays

8 AM - 8 PM

saturdays

8 AM - 8 PM

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonFirst lesson will be focused on finding the specific areas you can improve the most in and figuring out what bad habits we can break right away to improve your level day one.

Lesson 11+From this point on it should be mostly up to you what you think you need to work on, I will give input if I think you aren’t working on something you maybe should be but for the most part my hope is that I will have given you the skills to assess your own game and deduce what it is you need to be working and I can simply act as a guide to show you path to level up your game.

Lesson 4-10By this point we should have a good idea of of what our training sessions are going to look like and you should be seeing a lot of improvement in your rec games, at this point we may want to revisit what you think the weak points of your game are and adjust our session accordingly.

Lesson 2-3The following lessons will be focused on the issues we discovered on day one and creating a plan to improve those aspects of your game long term

Youth players

Working with kidsI am a barber so I work with kids a lot, I love working with them but they have to come with a good mindset and they have to want to learn, we will do fun drilling games that focus on fundamentals and I will play at a level that’s challenging for them but not demoralizing.

Working with teenagersWith Teenagers I would focus on making things fun and trying to draw out the competitor in them, doing lots of drilling games and playing at a level that’s challenging for them but not demoralizing.

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 Coach Baines Natteford

⭑5.0 (18)

😊95

💰$25 weekly lessons

My love for pickleball started three years ago, and I'm eager to share my passion as an experienced player with you! I offer a supportive learning environment where you can improve your skills while having a great time. Let's get on the court and unlock your pickleball potential together!

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates

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Lives in: Portland, Oregon

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Happy Student Score: 95

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Years Playing: 3 years

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Given: 123 lessons

Accomplishments

🏓4.569 DUPR

🏅Tournament Winner

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