Learn Pickleball with Evan
⭑5.0 (10)
😊87
💰$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!
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Adults, Seniors
😊87 Happy student score
🏅Tournament Winner
🔥57 Lessons
As a player, I'm rated:
🏓 4.569DUPR
Reviews
Total reviews10
Average rating
5.0
Tom B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13
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.
Joy F.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8
Great teacher! Already improved my game with 1 lesson.
Isaac Nicholes
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 10
Coach Baines is an excellent pickleball coach! His deep knowledge, clear instruction, and personalized approach have greatly improved my game. He’s patient, encouraging, and knows how to make sessions both productive and fun. Highly recommend!
John Natteford
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9
Coach Baines has been incredible in helping me improve my pickleball game! He focused on refining my serve, improving my footwork, and teaching me better court positioning. His clear explanations and targeted drills have made a noticeable difference in my consistency and confidence on the court. Highly recommend him for players of all levels!
Ryan Volden
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 6
Coach Baines is fantastic! He has a sharp eye for detail and provides clear advice that’s easy to apply. His sessions are always engaging, and his enthusiasm for the game is contagious. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their pickleball skills!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:16 courts available
Laurelhurst Park (tennis court)
3756 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97214
2025.5 miles awayOutdoors
Columbia Park
4120 North Winchell Street
2029.4 miles awayOutdoors
The Peoples Court
Parking lot, 2700 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA
2023.2 miles awayOutdoors
Jumbos Lloyd Center
Barnes & Noble, Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, USA
2026.9 miles awayOutdoors
Kenilworth City Park (tennis court)
3227 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
2026 miles awayOutdoors
King School Park (tennis court)
4766 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97211
2027.1 miles awayOutdoors
Mt Tabor Park (tennis court)
6200 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97215
2024.4 miles awayOutdoors
Essex Park (tennis court)
7730 SE Ctr St, Portland, OR 97206
2023.7 miles awayOutdoors
Colonel Summers Park (tennis court)
931 SE 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
2026.6 miles awayOutdoors
Clinton City Park (tennis court)
5576 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206
2024.6 miles awayOutdoors
Irving Park (tennis court)
7th and Fargo, Portland, OR 97212
2027.1 miles awayOutdoors
Lents Park (tennis court)
9053 SE Steele St, Portland, OR 97266
2023.1 miles awayOutdoors
Brooklyn Park (tennis court)
1560 SE Bush St, Portland, OR 97202
2026.9 miles awayOutdoors
Glenhaven Park (tennis court)
7900 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97213
2023.3 miles awayOutdoors
NE 92nd Ave (tennis court)
201 NE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220
2022.9 miles awayOutdoors
Fernhill Park (tennis court)
6010 NE 37th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
2025.3 miles awayOutdoors
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.
What you need to bringThemselves, court shoes, their pickleball paddle (optional), proper attire and a good attitude/improvement mindset (not optional).
What I can bringI have a nice portable net and a Titan One ball machine to make any outdoor park session fun and productive. I can bring extra paddles if students are interested in experimenting with their paddle choice and obviously I have lots of balls.
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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