Learn Pickleball with Bret
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💰$50 weekly lessons
Retired college tennis player and coach, turned serious pickleball enthusiast. Using pickleball to fuel that competitive fire while aiding recovery. Juggling the day job of a ChE with the love for racquet sports, I'm excited to work with future talent from all walks of life. Let's serve up success, together!
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Adults, Seniors
😊84 Happy student score
🏅Sponsored Athlete
📝PPR Certified
🎓3 years playing
🔥17 Lessons
⭐️Selkirk Rep and Nationals Medalist
As a player, I'm rated:
🏓 5.0DUPR
Reviews
Total reviews4
Average rating
4.75
Andrew O.
Lessons taken: 1
For someone who didn't come from a racquet sport, Bret taught me a lot of things I can practice to get better fast. He was very accommodating when I needed to move lessons locations and was more than happy to turn it up if I asked!
Alec P.
Lessons taken: 1
Extremely friendly and adaptive instructor. Bret worked hard to support us newbies- whether there were five or 20!
Mary E.
Lessons taken: 1
Bret was really patient with me. He let me try all the paddles when he teaching me.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:6 courts available
Blue Ash Rec. Center
4433 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242, USA
89 miles awayOutdoors
Dulle Park
10530 Deerfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA
86.8 miles awayOutdoors
Lifetime Fitness - Wilkens Blvd
8310 Wilkens Blvd, Mason, OH 45040, USA
82.8 miles awayOutdoors
Lang Park
5998 Robison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213, USA
92.6 miles awayOutdoors
Swaim Park
7650 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA
88.2 miles awayOutdoors
Sawyer Point
815 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
99.2 miles awayOutdoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
11 AM - 9 PM
tuesdays
7 PM - 9 PM
wednesdays
7 PM - 9 PM
thursdays
7 PM - 9 PM
fridays
7 PM - 9 PM
saturdays
11 AM - 9 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson will be used to assess a player's competencies with fundamental shots, understand their goals with the sport, and as a getting to know you session!
Lesson 11+Hone in on key elements of the game and then string them together with more dynamic activities on the court! Time to crank up the sweat.
Lesson 4-10Expect targeted drills and further assessment until the consistency to hone in the fundamentals is established. Lots of paddle reps here!
Lesson 2-3This is where we dive further into immediate goals and what work and reps are needed to begin building up those aspects of the game! Learn the kinetics of shot making so that we create a solid foundation.
What you need to bringMake sure to come with solid court shoes (not running shoes!) or an option that at least offers some ankle support. Dress for the weather and remember that every mistake is an opportunity for improvement! If you're here, that means you're at least serious about learning the game and improving... so i would love to help.
What I can bringBeing a Selkirk advocate as well, I have a vast array of paddles that students may absolutely try out and play with. They might just find the perfect option for them!
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!
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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