# Josh&Astrid > Josh&Astrid is a Pickleball coach in Rutherfordton, North Carolina on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-joshua-goldstein ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Josh & Astrid - Price: From $65 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, 16 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 53 - Years of experience: 2 Astrid and I are a dynamic duo dedicated to sharing our love for the game through personalized lessons that cater to players of all levels. Beyond the court, we offer a curated collection of stylish, high-quality pickleball merchandise designed for enthusiasts like you. And for those who want to bring the sport’s energy into their homes and businesses, explore our unique pickleball-inspired artwork. Whether you’re learning, shopping, or decorating, we’re here to make your pickleball journey unforgettable! You'll likely find us en route to play pickleball when we're not on the pickleball courts! It's not just a sport for us; it's a passion that fuels our days. We thrive on introducing newcomers to this addictive game and helping seasoned players fine-tune their skills for precision on the courts. As volunteer coaches for Adaptive Pickleball, we are dedicated to making the sport accessible to all. While we have dabbled in advanced league play and tournaments, it is on the recreational courts that real friendships are forged amidst spirited matches. After all, in pickleball, the true victory lies in the joy of the game.We recently built a court on our farm in the picturesque Carolina… ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $120 total, $120 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $240 total, $80 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $650 total, $65 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Fitness Wide Open, Rutherfordton, North Carolina - Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park, Boiling Springs, South Carolina - Polk County Recreational Complex, Mill Spring, North Carolina - The Court at Freefall Pickleball, Columbus, North Carolina - Harmon Field (Tennis Court), North Carolina - Callison Recreation Center, Forest City, North Carolina - Harmon Field, Tryon, North Carolina - Landrum Court Time, Landrum, South Carolina ## Reviews > Josh is a very good coach.He is very knowledgeable and very patient.. I am not a bad player but he is a lot better than I am. And with.A friendly And constructive voilet me know what I could have done different and my foot positioning. He will take his time and do a drill over until I feel comfortable. I like that he's not pushing to get to the next thing. Sometimes I just watch him play Other People.And I'd like because he practices what he preaches and he does most everything right. He is always willing to help anybody that asks. I get along with him.Great, and everybody else does.Also he m… > From Paul, 5 out of 5 > Joshua and Astrid are insightful, dynamic instructors/coaches. They quickly identify where my opportunities are and offer tips and techniques that improve my playing ability. In addition to being excellent players, they make the sessions fun with a variety of skill drills and then applying the skills in a game. What I really appreciate is their listening to the needs of each individual and personalizing the coaching so each person advances in ability. > From Susan, 5 out of 5 > Excellent coaching, my game has improved dramatically over a short period of time. Josh and Astrid are obviously skilled players but they both have the harder skill of coaching down pat. They watch your form carefully and find an issue that you need help with, then explain and demonstrate how you can fix it and then move on to the next piece. I highly recommend Josh and Astrid as Pickle ball coaches - they are excellent! > From Mark, 5 out of 5 > Josh and Astrid are terrific coaches! We did a lot of drills and then played a game! They helped me improve my serve! They were patient and demo how to do it right! We also got handout of drills to do on our own. I highly recommend Josh and Astrid for all your pickleball coaching needs! Excellent experience and really improved my game! > From Rachel, 5 out of 5 > I can’t say enough good things about our lesson! Josh and Astrid are experienced, knowledgeable and great teachers! Not only did we learn a lot and improve… my grandson and I both had so much fun! We are really looking forward to our next lessons! We highly recommend Josh and Astrid for pickleball instruction for all levels! > From Shari, 5 out of 5 > I've had the most delightful lessons. They are both very well prepared. As a team they can explain and demonstrate the skills.to be a better pickleball player. They are well accomplished players and very good about making sure their students enjoy and understand the lesson material. > From Ron, 5 out of 5 > I have been taking weekly lessons with Josh and Astrid for 2 months and I have made great improvements in my shot selection and placement. I have learned how to strategize and communicate better with my partner and how to be mentally tough during competitive games. > From Kim, 5 out of 5 > Josh’s pickleball IQ is very high and I’ve been one of the many fortunate players to learn from him. His teaching technique is very fun and positive but full of great expert advice. He’s also a highly skilled player and I often learn from just watching him play. > From Zach, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-joshua-goldstein): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/a57045fe-3f66-43e9-8dc2-74036afbaa04): 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.