Learn Pickleball with David
⭑5.0 (20)
😊86
💰$63 weekly lessons
As a multi-sport coach with a keen passion for pickleball, I have a 4.4 rating and a wealth of experience. My coaching philosophy centers around establishing a robust foundation of fundamentals. It's my belief that with the right basics, we can elevate your game to new heights. Let's build together and reach your peak performance!
Background checked
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
😊86 Happy student score
✏️Provides lesson summaries
🏅Tournament Winner
🔥68 Lessons
As a player, I'm rated:
🏓 4.485DUPR
Reviews
Total reviews20
Average rating
5.0
A E.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3
Phenomenal knowledge and people skills…..the drills were first rate designed to reinforce the very essentials of the game and the competition fierce….just what I wanted….i was exhausted and will continue to use him as a fundamental
resource in my development!
Rick CAPUTO, Esq.
Frank L.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3
Great guy. Was if I knew him for years. Great instructor. Makes it easy to understand basics and strategies. Looking forward to my next lesson
Serenah M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1
So much fun! Highly recommended!!
Alexei N.
Lessons taken: 1
Dave is an excellent Pickleball instructor. He takes his time and gives specific feedback that helps you adjust. He is patient and funny, which makes the experience very enjoyable! I highly recommend him.
William C.
Lessons taken: 1
David White has been my friend, mentor, and emotional supporter for over three decades. He is loyal, intelligent, entertaining and talented. He is a good father and an inspiring motivator!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:11 courts available
PS17 Pickleball Court
208 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
479.2 miles awayOutdoors
The Island School
442 East Houston Street, New York, NY, USA
478.2 miles awayIndoors
Warriors Sports Club
170 West 233rd Street
482.8 miles awayOutdoors
Van Cortlandt Park
Broadway & Van Cortlandt Park S, Bronx, NY 10471, USA
483 miles awayOutdoors
Riverdale Playground
660 W 237th St, Bronx, NY 10463, USA
482.3 miles awayOutdoors
Cary Leeds Tennis Center (tennis court)
1720 Crotona Ave, The Bronx, NY 10457
483 miles awayOutdoors
Tibbetts Brook Park
355 Midland Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704, USA
484.4 miles awayOutdoors
Rumbrook Park East
600 Dobbs Ferry Road
488.3 miles awayOutdoors
Riverdale Neighborhood
5521 Mosholu Ave, Bronx, NY 10471, USA
482.9 miles awayOutdoors
Inwood Hill Park
Payson Ave & Seaman Ave, New York, NY 10034, USA
481.7 miles awayOutdoors
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Upper East Side Gym/Courtyard (CQ)1078 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
479.3 miles awayIndoorsOutdoorsMay be unreliable
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
11 AM - 7 PM
mondays
12 PM - 6 PM
tuesdays
12 PM - 6 PM
wednesdays
12 PM - 4:30 PM
thursdays
12 PM - 7 PM
fridays
12 PM - 8 PM
saturdays
11 AM - 7 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI start right at the beginning with everyone! That means the grip first, then we hit a bit at a short distance to see what you've got. And start talking about the mechanics of it all. Footwork, court placement, and the area you're responsible for. Then it's all about the short game. Dinking forward and cross court. We play a few dinking games. It's amazing what a little competition does to a person! If that's going well, we start with volleying. Understanding paddle position and how to improve hand speed. Now, if there's time, and I always go overtime, we will start to address serving. Rules, how to do it right and increasing power there.
Lesson 11+It just keeps going with new info and strategies depending on how you're developing! And if you're getting ready for your first league or tournament? I can help you there two. It gets much harder when you start doing those types of events. But the journey is so much fun as you learn and improve with the game. I'll teach you how to find people to play with at your level and what to expect. You'll make lots of new friends and get in pretty good shape as well! And perhaps fall in love with the game as we all do!
See ya on the courts! And let's work! Cheers! 🏓
Lesson 4-10If all is going well, we start with the same short game drills and then start working our way through offensive ways to score and better technique. Dealing with the overheads and lobs. Offensively first. Then, if you're ready, we can start with defense. If you master those other things early, you will beat most other beginners! But as they get better, and they will. It's now time to start working on defense. The third and fourth shot drops. How to defend the overhead and proper positioning. Then maybe you're ready for speed up and rollovers. Or perhaps some back hand work? I can go as slow or as fast as you need.
Lesson 2-3On that second lesson, we will review what we worked on the first time in the form of a warm-up. Then start our short game drills. Dinking short and cross court complete with a few games. Then, onto volleying again. These areas take a long time to master so we do them at the start of every session. The short game is the number one way to score in this game, and players don't work hard enough at it! And we go back to the serve and work on getting that power up! And if there's time, we also play a bit to incorporate some of those new things we have learned. If it's my club, we get the ball machine involved so we can get a lot of reps in. If you're ready for that? And let us not forget scoring! If you're going to play out there with your friends, you must know how to keep score.
What you need to bringA good pair of tennis shoes, not running shoes. And let us not forget a great attitude, ready to play some pickleball!
What I can bringIf you don't have a paddle, that's ok. I have everything needed for at least 4 to learn and / or play!
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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Pickleball with David White⭑ 5.0 (20 reviews)