# Jonathan River > Jonathan River is a Pickleball coach in Chicago, Illinois on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-jonathan-river ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Jonathan River - Price: From $80 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 56 ratings, 20 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 86 I've been a PPR certified teaching instructor for 4.5 years. Pickleball is not only accessible but also incredibly engaging. Drawing from my experience, I'm eager to introduce its fun and dynamic nature to enthusiasts of all levels. Let's dive into this exciting game together! ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $135 total, $135 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $285 total, $95 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $800 total, $80 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Grant Park Pickleball Courts, Chicago, Illinois - Orchard Park, Homewood, Illinois - Park Forest Tennis & Health Club (Tennis Court), Park Forest, Illinois - Highlands Park, Flossmoor, Illinois - McGuane (John) Park, Chicago, Illinois - Paarlberg Park, South Holland, Illinois - Lansing Lions Park, Cook County, Illinois - H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, Homewood, Illinois - Flossmoor Hills Elementary School Courts (Flossmoor Hills Park), Flossmoor, Illinois - Crete Park Pickleball Courts, Crete, Illinois ## Reviews > I loved the feedback I got during the lesson with Jonathan and the clear explanations behind every tip. It really helped me understand the why’s of each move. The session felt very personalized and engaging. If you’re thinking about improving your pickleball skills, Jonathan’s lessons are definitely worth trying out. You’ll get insight and guidance that makes a difference. 😊 > From Lisa, 5 out of 5 > The lesson was pretty good, especially since we revisited some basics I’d already worked on and got clear answers to my questions. Though I still need to work on consistency, reinforcing previous concepts definitely added to my confidence. If you’re looking for someone who can help you strengthen your game without overdoing it, Jonathan might be worth a shot. > From Julian, 5 out of 5 > Oh, I guess I’ll give this lesson with Jonathan a pretty good mark. I shared what I wanted to work on, and he gave me straightforward advice and practical feedback, which really helped. Still, I think I need a few more lessons to feel completely confident, though, so I’ll probably try to keep improving with him. > From Hilary, 5 out of 5 > Johnathon is an exceptional instructor. He provided guidance and patience while teaching various skills that effectively helps the student learn. His has extensive knowledge and passion for the sport which helps in the learning experience. This was very motivating for me. > From Kathleen, 5 out of 5 > The lesson covered some great topics like accelerated dink work and transition zone volleys, which were quite helpful. Jonathan's approach is pretty steady, and I’d say if you're looking for practical advice, it's worth trying his lesson. > From Julian, 5 out of 5 > Oh, the drive blocking work was quite helpful, and I feel like my control improved a lot. Jonathan’s lesson was both focused and practical, and I’d say it’s worth trying if you want to refine those aspects of your game. > From Julian, 5 out of 5 > Great lesson, great teacher, very nice and friendly. 5 stars all around everyone should get a lesson! He’s amazing! Very knowledgable. > From ajay, 5 out of 5 > Jonathan was a wonderful instructor! Learned so very much about the fundamentals and techniques. I highly recommend him! > From Sheri, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-jonathan-river): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/31d9bdd3-2aee-4c8d-9d9f-b6404eac6d17): 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.