# Rich Hughes > Rich Hughes is a Pickleball coach in Ellisville, Missouri on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-rich-hughes ## About - Headline: RPH Pickleball with Rich Hughes - Price: From $65 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, 20 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 55 - Years of experience: 5 As a former USPTA teaching professional, I bring proven coaching performance to the wild west world of pickleball instruction. Most players think the secret to getting to the next level, or improving their DUPR is a new strategy: “Respect The X”, “The Triangle Offense”, “Dink To Your Opponent’s Inside Foot”. The Truth? Strategy Don’t Mean A Thing, If You Ain’t Got That Swing! Sure, the right court positioning is important, but…proper mechanics are the engine of your game. I’ll help you build a technically sound game and improve your reaction time with repeatable stroke and volley checkpoints that will keep you getting better even between our sessions. Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to add a 3rd shot DRIP or backhand flick to your arsenal, I’ll guide your improvement every step of the way. The session pace is always comfortable, encouraging, and challenging. As a senior player, I understand the unique considerations that come with starting or improving later in life, though I genuinely enjoy working with players of every age and skill level. When you book with me, you can count on plenty of balls, paddles (if needed), and a reserved space where we… ## 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 - Missouri Pickleball Club - Ellisville, Ellisville, Missouri - Dwight Davis Tennis Center (Tennis Court), St. Louis, Missouri - Missouri Pickleball Club - Fenton, Fenton, Missouri ## Reviews > Nice progress from the lesson, and I appreciate the precise feedback. Thanks for accommodating my SwingVision. Forehand work is coming along. > From Songie, 5 out of 5 > I felt the lesson with Rich was quite good, especially since he has better plan than I can think of myself. The best teaching skills he demonstrated really helped me understand some key aspects of pickleball. Though I still need to practice more, I left feeling more confident about my game and look forward to improving further. If you're considering a lesson, I’d say give Rich a try to see what he can help you with. > From Tejaswini, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Rich was quite helpful, especially with small changes like how to hold the racket, ball while serving and following thru, which actually made a noticeable difference. Still looking forward to continued improvement in my forehand and backhand, but the guidance was pretty clear and practical. If you're into refining your pickleball skills, Rich’s instruction is definitely worth a try. > From Karen, 5 out of 5 > My recent lesson with Rich was quite helpful, especially in working on my groundstrokes and positioning. Still, I think a bit more time on footwork could really make a difference. Although I came away feeling more confident, I’m hopeful there’ll be more opportunities to practice those techniques. If you're looking to improve your pickleball skills, Rich is definitely worth trying. > From Tejaswini, 5 out of 5 > The lesson was very enjoyable, and I appreciate how Rich kept me on task even when I went off-topic about six-toed cat in Mey West. In all seriousness, he's a great coach, and I always have fun learning. So, if you're looking for a lesson with someone who is great at teaching the skills you need to compete in pickleball while being encouraging, Rich's your man! > From Karen, 5 out of 5 > Well, I’d say Rich’s lesson really helped sharpen my pickleball skills. The specific tips on positioning and shot control made a difference, though I still have a lot to refine. Still, I’ve got a better sense of what to work on next, and I’m hopeful to continue improving with his guidance. It’s pretty good for what I need right now. > From Tejaswini, 5 out of 5 > Rich is such a great and fun guy to work with! He shows exactly the techniques he wants you to use and absolutely jam-packs the entire session with practice. He will stop you as he notices your form starting to slip and instruct you before you continue in order to keep practices effective. He truly is a coach in all aspects! > From Kenneth, 5 out of 5 > 1. Rich was friendly and comfortable to be with. 2. He is skilled and has a great teaching style. 3. He had a plan for our lesson time and made use of every minute. 4. Rich gave us excellent tips that we will take with us and keep/expand on in the upcoming months. 5. We really appreciated our lesson! > From Jeff, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-rich-hughes): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/92342abe-a015-438f-aa13-ce095f7d934c): 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.