# Derek Abrams > Derek Abrams is a Pickleball coach in Simi Valley, California on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-derek-abrams ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Derek Abrams - Price: From $100 per lesson - Rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, 14 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 41 - Years of experience: 15 With over 15 years of experience coaching various sports, including tennis and video games, I've honed my skills in guiding athletes and gamers alike to reach their full potential. Recently, I discovered pickleball and instantly fell in love with both playing and teaching this exciting sport. Combining my passion for coaching with my newfound love for pickleball, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels improve their game and enjoy the thrill of competition. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned player aiming to enhance your skills, I'm here to provide expert guidance and support every step of the way. ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $155 total, $155 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $345 total, $115 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $1000 total, $100 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Rancho Simi Community Park, Simi Valley, California - Rancho Tapo Community Park (Lemon), Simi Valley, California ## Reviews > The lesson with Derek was quite helpful, especially in terms of understanding the importance of controlling the ball's direction. I’d like to get better at aiming during singles play, and having more control over where the ball goes would be useful. Though I still need to refine that aspect, I’m optimistic about building on what I learned and hope future lessons can focus more on directional techniques. Still, I’d suggest others give Derek a try if they want to improve specific skills like this. > From Blima, 5 out of 5 > I’m so thrilled to play games now. Love pickleball even more after training with Derek. He’s quite great in making the sport feel more accessible and easier to beginners or even more experienced players. I look fwd in the future do a group lesson could be beneficial to pick up game strategies. Derek has been wonderful from day 1 and I highly recommend him to any level player. He is very detailed, takes his time and knows where we need to adjust or improve. Thank you so much Derek! > From Blima, 5 out of 5 > I really enjoyed learning new serve and stroke techniques, especially the drop shots, during my lesson with Derek. The guidance was clear and helpful, making it easier to improve my game. If you're looking to take your pickleball skills to the next level, Derek’s lessons are definitely worth trying. A great experience overall! > From Lou, 5 out of 5 > Honestly, I’d say Derek is quite attentive and really takes the time to focus on improving overall gameplay. Though I think I still need to get better at executing shots during the game, his lesson did help clarify some techniques I was missing. If you’re aiming to sharpen your skills, it’s worth trying him out. > From Blima, 5 out of 5 > Oh, Derek's patient approach really stood out. He explains proper forms in a way that's easy to follow, which made me feel comfortable and helped clarify the fundamentals. Though I still want to improve my shot management, I’m looking forward to the next lesson and appreciate his coaching. > From Blima, 5 out of 5 > Derek helps identify your problems and breaking them down to understand. Also he has a vast knowledge of ways to work on fixing them to improve your game. > From Mary, 5 out of 5 > He is great, has a lot of patience, explains well, and corrects you when you are not doing it well. > From Genevieve, 5 out of 5 > Wonderful experience today Excellent instructor Patient informative had a great time  > From Jill, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-derek-abrams): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/b765ef1d-a10f-461e-b13c-250e4cf34b6f): Read open times, get an exact quote, and book for a student. - [Agent instructions](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling the API.