# Ivan Baker > Ivan Baker is a Pickleball coach in Washington, District of Columbia on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-ivan-baker ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Ivan Baker - Price: From $170 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 79 ratings, 40 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 104 As an instructor at four different locations, I am deeply immersed in the vibrant world of pickleball, catering to players of all ages and skill levels. One of my latest ventures includes spearheading the introduction of pickleball at a brand-new indoor tennis location, boasting an impressive potential of 24 pickleball courts. Here, I facilitate both children and adult programs, nurturing the growth of pickleball enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. With nearly a year of experience at my second-largest location, equipped with 14 indoor courts, I specialize in corporate functions catering to groups ranging from 50 to 200 people. This dynamic setting allows me to foster teamwork, camaraderie, and skill development among participants, making each event memorable and impactful. In addition to my roles at these locations, I proudly serve as the top pickleball instructor for DC Park Recreational, contributing to the growth and accessibility of pickleball within the community. Through private lessons, clinics, and participation in tournaments, I engage with a wide spectrum of players, conservatively interacting with over 300 individuals each week. With a passion for pickleball and a com… ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $225 total, $225 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $555 total, $185 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $1700 total, $170 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Jefferson Middle School, Washington, District of Columbia - Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, Washington, District of Columbia - Fort Scott Park, Arlington, Virginia - Takoma Aquatic Center, Washington, District of Columbia - Arboretum Community Center, Washington, District of Columbia - Dill Dinkers North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland - Kraken Kourts & Skates - Bryant Street, Washington, District of Columbia - Gunston Park, Arlington, Virginia - David C. Driskell Community Park, Hyattsville, Maryland ## Reviews > Absolutely fantastic pickleball coach! Ivan has an incredible ability to break down the game and explain techniques in a way that’s easy to understand, no matter your skill level. Their passion for the sport is contagious, and they create a fun, encouraging environment that makes you want to keep improving. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your game, Ivan is the coach to help you reach your goals. Highly recommend!” > From DaJuan, 5 out of 5 > I have Baker as a committed and dedicated individual. Ivan has love sports from an early age. He has trained and competed in many areas, basketball track field, tennis, golf and rock, climbing to name a few self motivated and love to share his compassion and love for sports with others Ivan is a great person and a great coach having is a blessing that meet him. > From Ivor, 5 out of 5 > Coach Ivan is a fantastic teacher! I’m still in the learning stage and haven’t played a real game yet, but his patience and structured drills have already given me so much confidence. He breaks everything down clearly and makes practice genuinely fun. Can’t wait to take what I’ve learned onto the court — highly recommend him!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ > From Hermelinda, 5 out of 5 > Ivan was patient when coaching, taking the time to fully explain the basics to complete novices such as myself and my friend. This allowed us to get comfortable and thoroughly enjoy our session with him. You can tell immediately that he has a passion for and a lot of knowledge about the sport. I look forward to booking him again! > From Aisha, 5 out of 5 > Ivan is passionate and easy to learn from. From his vast life experience mixed in with his love for community and sport. I have a mix of best instructor for anyone trying to learn the basics and rules of the game. behind his bright smile is a fierce competitor, making him an excellent sports partner Coach and friend > From Ricardo, 5 out of 5 > I loved how Ivan helped improve my game during the lesson. His guidance made a real difference and kept things clear and enjoyable. If you want to build your skills and have fun on the court, Ivan’s lessons are definitely worth trying. Looking forward to more sessions that keep pushing my game forward! 👏 > From David, 5 out of 5 > Ivan is a great instructor, I've had instructors in a variety of sports be it golf and tennis and his attentiveness and knowledge of the sport is impressive and his ability to get the best out of his students is amazing.Any one that has him as a instructor is very fortunate,keep up the great work Ivan. > From Adrian, 5 out of 5 > Ivan has been a great coach whenever he comes to the Western New York area. He make sure he has sessions within. Individuals were interested to build peoples interest and skills in Pickleball. He’s very very patient and he’s easy-going and he stays calm and supportive during his sessions. > From Shellonnee, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-ivan-baker): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/ad06f8dd-6345-456d-bec8-2d16045ca001): 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.