# Rusty Reopelle > Rusty Reopelle is a Pickleball coach in Tacoma, Washington on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-rusty-reopelle ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Rusty Reopelle - Price: From $115 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 50 ratings, 24 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 113 - Years of experience: 40 My name is Rusty, I am a PCI certified PB coach from Tacoma, WA. My introduction to and journey with pickleball is one of a kind and my story alone. If I could sum it up in a few short sentences I would. Due to the uniqueness and length, it will take a bit more. My dad was a Tacoma firefighter and competitive handball player. They had courts at the station, and I started playing with dad and his buddies. Handball is a tough game for a 14-year-old. One day after playing handball, I had to go to baseball practice, my hands were so sore I couldn’t catch the ball, hold a bat or throw the ball without wincing and looking like a baby. I came home and told my dad how terrible practice that day was, he quickly remedied that by sawing off the handle of an old wooden tennis racquet. This worked for about a month, and we decided that a real racquet was in order. My dad knew of a guy up on the Hilltop that was the top racquetball player in the Pacific NW. We went to his little shop, and I met the owner, Sid Williams. (Future Hall of Famer, Original Founder of the USAPA and Original Pioneer of Pickleball), He outfitted me with a new aluminum Leach (I still have it). Little did I know that he w… ## 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 - The Drop Pickleball Club, Tacoma, Washington - Browns Point Elementary School, Tacoma, Washington - Sehmel Homestead Park, Rosedale, Washington - Hales Pass Park, Gig Harbor, Washington - VanZee Park, Port Orchard, Washington - Fircrest Community Center, Fircrest, Washington - Sehmel Homestead Park, Gig Harbor, Washington - Rosedale Park (tennis court), Gig Harbor, Washington - Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington ## Reviews > Honestly, Rusty's lesson stood out because of how he broke down some tricky shots, which really helped my consistency. Though the pace was steady, I appreciated how he tailored the advice to my style. Still, I left feeling quite confident about applying what I learned. If you're looking for a coach who’s precise and thoughtful, Rusty’s worth trying out. > From Matt, 5 out of 5 > I've been playing competitive pickleball for years, but Rusty's coaching helped me further hone my skills and strategy. He's an expert instructor who really knows how to help his students reach their full potential. > From Henry, 5 out of 5 > As an experienced pickleball player, I sought a coach to help refine my skills and strategy. Rusty was a perfect choice - his expertise and experience really helped me improve my game. > From Mark, 5 out of 5 > Great broad stroke lesson. Now know where I need to work/practice going forward. Rusty is personable, patient with just the right touch of demanding! Again, great lesson-thanks Rusty🏓 > From Kevin, 5 out of 5 > Rusty, Thanks for all your expertise, patience in coaching me the last 3 weeks! The lessons were packed all things necessary for me to start to advance. I’m truly thankful, Kev > From Kevin, 5 out of 5 > Rusty's coaching has been instrumental in helping me take my game to the next level. He's a skilled instructor who really knows how to challenge and motivate his students. > From Ava, 5 out of 5 > Rusty's coaching has been incredibly helpful in taking my game to the next level. His years of experience as an athlete and coach really shine through in his instruction. > From Jackson, 5 out of 5 > Rusty's coaching really helped me get into pickleball and enjoy the game. He's a great instructor who takes the time to explain things clearly and make the game fun. > From Brandon, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-rusty-reopelle): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/0f45bf33-aca1-4b0b-b5e4-71aa24038606): 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.