Pickleball with Coach Sam Esber
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⭑5.0 (12)
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💰$111 weekly lessons
Fresh off my latest tournament win, I'm eager to share my passion for pickleball and help you elevate your game. My coaching style emphasizes fun, engaging drills paired with strategic insights to build your skills and confidence on the court. Let's work together to unlock your full potential!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Boston, Massachusetts
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Happy Student Score: 99
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Years Playing: 3 years
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Given: 20 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.419 DUPR
🏅Tournament Winner
➕Gold Medals in Single and Doubles Tournaments
Certifications & Badges
📝PPR Certified
Reviews
Total reviews12
Average rating
5.0
Mia B.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1
I loved Sam’s patience and great teaching skills throughout the lesson. The pace was just right, making it easy to follow and improve. If you’re thinking about trying pickleball lessons, Sam’s approach is definitely worth experiencing. Looking forward to more sessions like this one! 🏓😊
Frank A.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1
I’ve been playing pickle ball for more than a year, but this lesson was very important. It showed me my weaknesses, how to improve my game, how to read my opponent and gave me a lot of of tips and techniques on dings, drops and Serve. I highly recommend it.
Sana A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
Sam was very attentive and able to point out all the details in my form. My backhand form needed a few adjustments and now I am hitting them much better. Also loved his strategic input of when and how to approach the net and go for an aggressive shot.
Kareem H.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1
Sam was a great coach not only for his knowledge of fundamentals and strategy of the game but also kept a great environment during the session through encouragement and humor. Would recommend to anyone looking to improve their game.
Sana Y.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
Sam was so great at explaining the rules and the difference of Padel and Pickleball. He helped me volley well and with power, as well as with backhands. Those were my two weaknesses and now I get it done confidently!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:20 courts available
Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center
950 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
640.2 miles awayIndoors
Weymouth Club
75 Finnell Dr, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
645.1 miles awayIndoors
Norwood Outdoor Courts
275 Prospect St, Norwood, MA 02062, USA
633 miles awayOutdoors
Francis William Bird Park (tennis court)
251 Washington St, Walpole, MA 02032
632.3 miles awayOutdoors
Walpole High School (tennis court)
275 Common St, Walpole, MA 02081
630.3 miles awayOutdoors
Smith Pond Playground (tennis court)
267 Reservation Rd, Boston, MA 02136
637.5 miles awayOutdoors
Newman Elementary School (tennis court)
1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
631.7 miles awayOutdoors
Mills Field (tennis court)
82 Gould St, Needham, MA 02494
633.3 miles awayOutdoors
Westwood High School (tennis court)
200 Nahatan St, Westwood, MA 02090
632.8 miles awayOutdoors
Westwood Community Park (tennis court)
478 East St, Westwood, MA 02090
634.3 miles awayOutdoors
Pond Street Park (tennis court)
43 Pond St, Norfolk, MA 02056
626.9 miles awayOutdoors
Eleanor N Johnson Middle School (tennis court)
111 Robbins Rd, Walpole, MA 02081
630 miles awayOutdoors
Medfield High School (tennis court)
88 S St, Medfield, MA 02052
628.4 miles awayOutdoors
Needham High School (tennis court)
609 Webster St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
633 miles awayOutdoors
Norwood High School (tennis court)
249 Nichols St, Norwood, MA 02062
632.5 miles awayOutdoors
Dr Philip O Coakley Middle School (tennis court)
1315 Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062
632.6 miles awayOutdoors
Wimbledon Tennis & Pickle Ball Club
20 County St, Walpole, MA 02081, USA
630.7 miles awayIndoorsOutdoors
Hyde Park (tennis court)
420 W St, Hyde Park, MA 02136
637.7 miles awayOutdoors
Metacomet Park (tennis court)
1 Powder House Rd, Medfield, MA 02052
628.2 miles awayOutdoors
Pollard Middle School (tennis court)
200 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 02492
633.1 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI focus on making beginners feel comfortable and excited to learn. We start with a quick warm-up and court overview, then go over the rules, scoring, and basic paddle grip. We introduce the serve and return, with fun, low-pressure drills like dink rallies and drop feeding to build hand-eye coordination and timing.
Lesson 11+These lessons build advanced consistency and introduce strategic thinking. We review video clips of the player’s form, identify areas for improvement, and refine their shot selection. We also focus on mental toughness, shot variation, and reading opponents. Each session includes competitive play to prepare them for local round robins or rec-level tournaments.
Lesson 4-10This stage focuses on game development. We drill third shot drops, volleys, and movement strategies. Players learn how to reset the ball, communicate with a partner, and handle different game scenarios. Sessions mix skill drills with mini-games to reinforce tactics like stacking, poaching, and staying patient at the net.
Lesson 2-3Now that the player is familiar with the court and rules, we work on improving consistency with forehands, backhands, and serves. I introduce the non-volley zone (kitchen) concept and start drills like cooperative dinks and transition zone footwork. We also begin light rallying and basic positioning during doubles play.
Advanced training plan
What you need to bringCourt shoes are recommended
What I can bringPremium Paddles and Pickleballs will be provided
Joola and Selkirk paddles priced above 200$ will be brought to each lesson for students
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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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!
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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