# Russ Lombardo > Russ Lombardo is a Pickleball coach in Durham, North Carolina on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-russ-lombardo ## About - Headline: Pickleball Lessons with Russ Lombardo - Price: From $80 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 114 ratings, 50 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 181 - Years of experience: 5 I help pickleball beginners build confidence and learn the game, while helping experienced players sharpen their skills, strategy, and consistency. Whether you are picking up a paddle for the first time or working toward a stronger all-around game, I create personalized lessons around your goals and the areas you want to improve. I am a PCI-certified Pickleball coach with five years of coaching experience, and I bring a relaxed, welcoming energy to every session. We can work on fundamentals such as grips, serves, returns, dinks, and court positioning, or focus on more advanced tactics, shot placement, resets, and handling different styles of play. Each lesson combines targeted drills with game play, so you can put new skills into action while enjoying your time on the court. I coach players in Cary and nearby communities, including Apex, Raleigh, Durham, and Morrisville. As a Selkirk Advocate, I can provide paddles to demo and help you find a good fit for your needs. With a 5.0 rating from 113 reviews and 156 completed lessons, I would love to help you enjoy Pickleball and play with greater confidence. Book a lesson and let’s get started! ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $135 total, $135 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $285 total, $95 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $800 total, $80 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Piney Wood Park, Durham, North Carolina - Morrisville Community Park, Morrisville, North Carolina - Apex Nature Park, Apex, North Carolina - NetSports Indoor Facility, Cary, North Carolina - Carpenter Park, Cary, North Carolina - Pleasant Park, Apex, North Carolina - Baileywick Park, Raleigh, North Carolina - Bethesda Park, Durham, North Carolina - McCrimmon Parkway Neighborhood Park, Cary, North Carolina ## Reviews > Finding Russ's lesson pretty helpful overall. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and quite instructive, which made understanding the basics more straightforward. Though there's room to keep developing on racquet technique and strategy, I appreciated his approach and the clear guidance he provided. Still, I’m hoping future lessons will focus more on extra tips for gameplay tactics. If you're interested in solid basics and a thoughtful instructor, you might consider trying Russ. > From Sanjay, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Russ was quite helpful, especially in working on my pickleball skills at a comfortable pace. The focus on specific mechanics really helped me understand my game better, though I still see room for refinement. I appreciated the calm, clear manner in which he explained things, making the learning process feel natural. Still, I might try more lessons to build on what I covered. If you're looking for thoughtful instruction, I’d suggest giving Russ a try. > From Joanna, 5 out of 5 > I found the lesson quite helpful, especially with the focus on controlling shot placement. Though I still need to practice more to really solidify what we covered, I think with consistent work I'll improve. Russ's approach was straightforward, and I appreciated the practical tips he shared. Still, more guided drills could make a real difference for me. If you're looking to refine your control, trying him out might be worth considering. > From Joanna, 5 out of 5 > The lesson was quite helpful, especially in working on my serve accuracy, though I think I still need to improve my volley game. Russ explained some key strategies clearly and kept things pretty practical, which I appreciated. Still, I’m hoping future lessons will focus a bit more on footwork to really boost my overall play. If you're looking to get a balanced rundown of pickleball skills, you might want to give Russ a try. > From Tim, 5 out of 5 > Russ is an exceptional pickleball coach who combines expertise, patience, and a genuine passion for the sport. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player, Russ meets you where you are in your skill level and tailors his advice accordingly. He provides techniques or drills to help you make tangible progress. His easygoing demeanor creates a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment. > From Stefanie, 5 out of 5 > Coach Russ Lombardo is a great coach for Pickleball. My wife and I developed true skills given Russ's approach to technique and having fun. His style is encouraging, inclusive and inviting to continue forward. Our PB journey started in early 2022. Having trained under multiple coaches and clinics to help accelerate our skills, my personal favorite by far is Russ. Many thanks > From Steve, 5 out of 5 > I really enjoyed gaining hands-on gameplay experience during the lesson with Russ. It helped me understand how to apply different techniques in real matches. For anyone wanting to improve their pickleball skills in a practical way, Russ’s lessons are a great choice. You’ll get plenty of chances to play and learn at the same time. Give it a try and see for yourself! 👋 > From Rachel, 5 out of 5 > In the spirit of the season wanted to thank you for hosting your original clinic at the Y, all that you taught and most of all your inclusiveness and encouragement. It has been so fun being a part of the pickle ball group at the Y however I’m not sure I would be there without your organization of the GroupMe groups and your “all are welcome” attitude. Big THANK YOU > From Mary, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-russ-lombardo): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/fbabcd26-e3dd-490b-a74d-35895350b230): 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.