# Nic Bekaert > Nic Bekaert is a Pickleball coach in Berkeley, California on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-nic-bekaert ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Nickleball - Price: From $110 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, 9 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 42 - Years of experience: 4 Like you, I just love pickleball, and I love teaching and coaching others to improve dramatically by making simple, small adjustments. I have a Level II certification from the IPTPA and years of coaching experience here and in France, where I was the 2023 National Champion (50+). Let's play! ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $165 total, $165 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $360 total, $120 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $1100 total, $110 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - James Kenney Park, Berkeley, California - Montclair Pickleball Courts, Oakland, California - Ocean View Park, Alameda County, California - Cedar Rose Park Pickleball Courts, Berkeley, California ## Reviews > I’m delighted to recommend Nic as a Pickleball coach. From the very first lesson, Nic helped me build not only my skills but also my confidence on the court. His teaching style is positive, patient, and incredibly supportive. What really set Nic apart for me was his innovative approach to the game. He introduced techniques I would never have thought of on my own—and more importantly, he showed me how to incorporate them into my playing style in a practical, achievable way. The part of our sessions that I enjoyed the most were the moments when we took the theory and brought it to life in activ… > From Jeremy, 5 out of 5 > I recently had a private pickleball lesson with Nic, Bekaert, and it was genuinely one of the best coaching experiences I've ever had. Nic focused our session on the kitchen game, specifically net volleys and dinking, and the improvement I felt was immediate. What sets him apart isn't just his elite-level knowledge; it's how he communicates it. He's a careful listener who takes the time to understand where you are as a player, and his explanations are clear, precise, and immediately actionable. The real test of any lesson is whether the coaching sticks when you're playing in real time, under… > From Chris, 5 out of 5 > I'm still getting the hang of pickleball, but Nic's lesson on improving my paddle control was quite helpful. I still feel like I could use more practice though, and maybe some focus on my serve. > From Laurent, 5 out of 5 > Nic is a great instructor. He can diagnose what is wrong and offer a solution. He patiently goes over the new technique until it is learned. He is very patient and supportive. > From Vicki, 5 out of 5 > Nic gave clear instructions and had a good plan to help me progress. Very enjoyable lesson. Good progress. > From Stephen, 5 out of 5 > Excellent instructor and fun to work with > From Ben, 5 out of 5 > Third and fifth shots > From Laurent, 5 out of 5 > great lesson > From Mj, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-nic-bekaert): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/e5593450-181d-413e-8411-77297de108ed): 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.