Pickleball with Bernie Shapiro
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⭑5.0 (16)
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💰$63 weekly lessons
I'm a dedicated tournament medalist, fueled by a profound passion for the game. As a PPR Certified coach, I find joy in both my own gameplay and nurturing new talents through sharing my expertise. I've been coaching for 3 years and adapt your style of play to the technical aspects of the game. If you want to improve your technique and game, I can help you no matter what your level is. When given group lessons, I prefer to keep it at 4, but will go as high as 8. I individualize every lesson for every student based on what they express they want to learn.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Delray Beach, Florida
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Happy Student Score: 97
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 58 lessons
Accomplishments
🏅Tournament Winner
➕Travels to you
➕Tournament Competitor
Certifications & Badges
🎓2+ Years Teaching
📝PPR Certified
Reviews
Total reviews16
Average rating
5.0
Alysha D.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Bernie was a great instructor. He has a true passion for the game and it easily displayed in the lessons- which made learning so much more fun. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn. Overall great experience!
Liz B.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 4
Bernie is an awesome teacher. He’s very knowable about technique which makes for better shots. He’s very nice and knows a lot about pickleball! Take a lesson from him!!
Leslie G.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 4
Great instructions from Bernie. He did a really nice job teaching us and was very patient. 
Dustin O.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3
Very fortunate to have Barry as our coach. We were 4 completely new players that had never picked up a paddle.
After 3 group lessons we are playing on our own and enjoying the game very much.
I highly recommend using Barry as a coach. He’s very friendly, detail oriented, and extremely knowledgable.
Great coach and great time learning.
Tabitha R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3
Bernie was great! We loved working with him.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:4 courts available
Rainberry Bay
2801 S Rainberry Cir, Delray Beach, FL 33445, USA
946.7 miles awayOutdoors
Boynton Beach Caloosa Park
SW 35th Ave, Boynton Beach, FL, USA
945.6 miles awayOutdoors
Catherine Strong Splash Park
1500 SW 6th St, Delray Beach, FL 33444, USA
949.4 miles awayOutdoors
Boynton Beach Tennis Center
3111 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426, USA
945.4 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays
3:30 PM - 9 PM
tuesdays
3:30 PM - 9 PM
thursdays
3:30 PM - 9 PM
fridays
3:30 PM - 7 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 12 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonBegin with the basics, court position and dinking directly across from you.
Lesson 4-10Begin to learn the techniques of serving and transition up to the No volley Zone other wise known as the kitchen line, and bring into this lesson the earlier lessons. After learning how to serve and transition to the kitchen line, now learn how to return a serve and transition to the kitchen line while reviewing and practicing previous learn techniques/skills. Continues lessons to refine previously taught skills/techniques and bring in what the client wants to learn and start the process over. Most importantly, stress practice and drilling will help to increase your skill proficiency.
Lesson 2-3Continue the basics, plus cross court dinking. Lesson 3 returning a ball from the transition zone and proper positioning .
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonObserve the technique and refine
Lesson 4-10Better court position
Lesson 2-3Practice making shots consistent by putting down markers for the tournament aim for.
What you need to bringSuggestions
Have good tennis shoes, bring fluids to stay hydrated and a towel for the sweat. Visor, or baseball hat, sunscreen if you burn.
What I can bringI can provide one of my paddles for use during the lesson.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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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!
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!
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Pickleball with Bernie S.⭑ 5.0 (16 reviews)