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  1. Pickleball
  2. Virginia
  3. Smithfield

Learn Pickleball with Rosaria

⭑5.0 (9)
💰$20 weekly lessons

Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced player seeking top-notch strategies, I'm here to support your journey. Having successfully coached both youth and adult volleyball teams, I discovered my passion for pickleball and quickly became addicted to the game. I have competed in tournaments and now proudly serve as an ambassador for USA Pickleball. With my coaching certification from the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), my focus is now entirely on pickleball. I stay up-to-date with the latest training, drilling techniques, and strategies straight from the pros.

Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅Experienced Player
📝PPR Certified
🎓19 years coaching
🔥21 Lessons
⭐️USAPA Ambassador
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Reviews

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Sue V.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 12
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Great lessons. Working on techniques, spin, volleying.
Dana H.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3
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Rose was very patient and clear. I am looking forward to learning from her.
Jessie Gosha
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8
I was not able to find a place to add the review, but here it is. Again thank you so much and hope to come back after my trip! “Rose is a superb coach with attention to the details that make a difference. I was stuck at rec games level and she helped me get unstuck to move up and am now able to hang in there with higher level players (4.0 plus). She was worth the one hour drive for me and came highly recommended by several pickleball friends.”
Joli L.
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1
I recently took a pickleball lesson and had an excellent experience! Rose was incredibly thorough and clearly passionate about both the sport and helping others improve. As an intermediate player returning to pickleball after about a year away, I appreciated how she took the time to assess my needs and focus on areas where I could improve. She worked with me on drilling dinks and building confidence at the kitchen line, which made a noticeable difference in my game. Her expertise and encouraging teaching style made the lesson both productive and enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to refine their skills, whether you're just starting out or trying to elevate your game!

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:
5 courts available
Luter Family YMCA

259 James St, Smithfield, VA 23430, USA

401.1 miles away
Outdoors
Riverview Park

Riverview Park, James Street, Smithfield, VA, USA

401.5 miles away
Outdoors
Smithfield High School (tennis court)

14171 Turner Dr, Smithfield, VA 23430

404.5 miles away
Outdoors
Carrollton Nike Park (tennis court)

13036 Nike Park Rd, Carrollton, VA 23314

405.5 miles away
Outdoors
Huntington Park

Huntington Park, Newport News, VA, USA

408.4 miles away
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Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.

Availability

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.
sundays
2 PM - 4 PM
mondays
6 AM - 9 AM
tuesdays
8:30 AM - 10 AM
wednesdays
6 AM - 10:30 AM
thursdays
8:30 AM - 10 AM
fridays
6 AM - 10 AM
saturdays
7 AM - 8 AM

Beginner training plan
Your first lesson -Assessment of student’s sports background, mobility and past injuries. - Safety, stretching techniques and proper warm up - Stance, grip, point of contact - Assessment of student play/ goals - Cooperative drills to work on 1 to 2 specifics - Fun game to incorporate drill technique - End of lesson stretching and discussion about this lesson and goals for future lesson - Student will be provided with drills to practice at home between lessons *student will be allowed needed rest and breaks, I allow the lesson to go over the slotted time by 15 minutes to account for breaks.
Lesson 11+Overheads, resets, ernies, atps and introduction to fun things to do during game play. Discussion and assessment of students DUPR rating and how to organize play with compatible players.
Lesson 4-10Dealing with “bangers” (hard hitters) Retrieving lobster Third shot Getting to the non volley zone (the kitchen)
Lesson 2-3-Footwork and proper court positioning -Dinking techniques -Introduction to serving and serve returns: Assessment, drills, and proper techniques.

What you need to bringCourt shoes required- all levels. Intermediate and advanced students must bring their own paddle but we do provide paddles for beginners. Protective eyewear highly encouraged but not required.

What I can bringI provide all training aids, such as balls, paddles (for beginners), cones, targets etc.

Frequently asked questions

Cancellation Policy

We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!

If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.

And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.

Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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