# Michael Caras > Michael Caras is a Pickleball coach in North Andover, Massachusetts on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-michael-caras ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Michael Caras - Price: From $115 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, 7 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 39 - Years of experience: 4 Michael, based in Haverhill, MA, is a dedicated pickleball coach passionate about teaching across the North Shore of Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. With experience coaching players of diverse skill levels, he has helped students prepare for the Special Olympics, facilitated corporate team-building events, and guided individuals in improving their DUPR ratings. Michael specializes in coaching beginners to upper-intermediate players, focusing on skill development and a deeper understanding of the game, ensuring every session is both effective and enjoyable. ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $170 total, $170 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $390 total, $130 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $1150 total, $115 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Prime Pickleball, North Andover, Massachusetts - Riverside Park, Haverhill, Massachusetts - Express Pickleball, Hooksett, New Hampshire - Michele Memorial Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts (Tennis Court), Salem, New Hampshire - Methuen High School (Tennis Court), Methuen, Massachusetts - Riverside Park (tennis court), Haverhill, Massachusetts - Recreation Park In-line Skate Rink, Andover, Massachusetts - McEvoy Park, North Andover, Massachusetts ## Reviews > Let me start by saying that Mike isn’t a “those who can’t do, teach” kind of instructor. He’s a great player that has a really intuitive sense of the game that he communicates well to a student during a lesson. He gives specifics on things that you’re doing wrong but with solid cues and instructions on how to do it correctly. A few words can change something you’ve been doing for months into something more effective. Definitely invested in helping people get better and maximize their potential as a player. > From Dana, 5 out of 5 > That lesson was really fun, honestly. Michael's straightforward style keeps it relaxed but still quite effective, and I left feeling pretty motivated to practice more. Though I’d like to see a bit more variety in the drills, the session definitely captures the enjoyable vibe he creates. Still, I think anyone interested should definitely give Michael a try. > From Derek, 5 out of 5 > I was really impressed by how Michael focused on both decision-making and execution, especially the emphasis on entering zone one and adjusting shots. His tips on mid-court resets and always returning to the ready position were very clear and useful. If you want coaching that highlights key improvements and next steps, Michael’s lessons are worth trying! 😊 > From Anubhav, 5 out of 5 > Mike is an incredible pickleball coach! His guidance helped me take my game to the next level. By focusing on positioning near the kitchen line and being more aggressive with volleys, I saw significant improvement. His commitment, approach, and ability are truly top-tier - I couldn't be more grateful for the lessons! > From Rich, 5 out of 5 > The lesson was quite thorough with Michael maintaining constant engagement and focus throughout. His teaching skills really kept me involved, which made the whole experience quite insightful. > From Pradyumna, 5 out of 5 > I wanted to specifically work on resets and moving up to the kitchen at the right time and the lesson with Mike was really helpful. He was patient and the drills were excellent. > From Dana, 5 out of 5 > Mike has significantly improved my anticipation and kitchen game. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun to work with. Highly recommend! > From John, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-michael-caras): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/7bc76c64-2379-42e2-be5a-8f64fa63860d): 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.