# Tafe Naea > Tafe Naea is a Pickleball coach in Kapolei, Hawaii on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-tafe-naea ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Tafe also known as Coach T - Price: From $70 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, 7 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 38 - Years of experience: 2 Transform your pickleball game from casual play to strategic match-winning. As a tournament enthusiast with at least two years of experience coaching players who desired to elevate in levels, I bring passion and expertise to every lesson. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the court. I am willing to travel to different locations here in Hawaii and not limited to other states. I have all the equipments needed to provide an exceptionally good training experience. My goal is to ensure that you have an awesome experience training and sharpening your skills to play confidently against others whether in tournaments or just open play. Blessings ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $130 total, $130 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $255 total, $85 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $700 total, $70 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Makakilo Community Park (Tennis Court), Kapolei, Hawaii - Hoaeae Community Park (Tennis Court), Waipahu, Hawaii - Geiger Community Park (Tennis Court), Ewa Beach, Hawaii - Ka Makani Community Center (tennis court), Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii - Keehi Lagoon Park, Honolulu, Hawaii - Lehua Community Park (Tennis Court), Pearl City, Hawaii - Kalākaua District Park, Honolulu, Hawaii - ʻAiea District Park (Tennis Court), Aiea, Hawaii - Leeward Community College (tennis court), Pearl City, Hawaii - Halawa District Park, Aiea, Hawaii - Mililani Neighborhood Park (Tennis Court), Mililani, Hawaii - Waipio Neighborhood Park (Tennis Court), Waipahu, Hawaii - Hawaii Prince Golf Club (tennis court), Ewa Beach, Hawaii - Waipahu District Park (tennis court), Waipahu, Hawaii - Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina (tennis court), Kapolei, Hawaii - ʻEwa Mahiko District Park, Ewa Beach, Hawaii - Dole Community Park, Honolulu, Hawaii - Acacia Park (tennis court), Pearl City, Hawaii - Asing Community Park, Ewa Beach, Hawaii - Yorktown St Park (tennis court), Kapolei, Hawaii - Worthington Ave - Hickam AFB (tennis court), Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii - Central Oahu Tennis Center (tennis court), Waipahu, Hawaii - Kailua Park, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - Wailua District Park, Waialua, Hawaii - Forte, Honolulu, Hawaii ## Reviews > Coach Tee is the real deal. He makes drilling feel purposeful and motivating, and I leave every session better than I started. What I appreciate most is his step-by-step approach — he breaks skills down into clear, manageable pieces (footwork, paddle prep, contact point, follow-through), then stacks them into game-ready reps. He’s always encouraging me to do my best, but never in a pushy way; it’s the kind of positive coaching that builds confidence and consistency. We’ve targeted everything from dinks and third-shot drops to transition footwork and serve/return accuracy, and he always has a… > From Kelsey, 5 out of 5 > Hi coach, i miss training w/ you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I'm 14 yrs of age!. I learned so much from Coach T, especially about controlling my shots and understanding how important drills are if I want to get better. At first, the sessions felt a little repetitive, (In which he told me, since I havent had any training.) but it all made sense later when I realized how much more confident and consistent I was becoming. He’s super chill, fun to work with, and you can tell he really knows his stuff. Beyond just hitting shots, he teaches strategy and shares wisdom that makes you see the game differently. If you… > From Asher, 5 out of 5 > ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Coach T was amazing! His training style was precise, challenging, and very effective. I really appreciated how he pushed me to work hard while also teaching smart doubles strategies that completely changed the way I play. At times it was intense, especially since I’m not in the best shape, but I loved every minute because I was learning so much. There were shots I used to avoid because I wasn’t confident, but after his lessons I started practicing them and now I can actually hit them in games with success. It feels so good to see real progress! I highly recommend Coach T to anyone… > From Michelle, 5 out of 5 > ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I didn’t realize how much I needed help with something as simple as footwork until Coach T broke it down with drills. In just a short time, I felt myself improving and moving smarter on the court. The training sessions were definitely challenging, sometimes hardcore, but in a good way, because it showed me where I needed to get back in shape. I liked how he worked with both my wife and me, not only individually but also as partners, teaching us how to play more efficiently and strategically together. His coaching is consistent, focused, and really pays off. > From Abe, 5 out of 5 > Tafe is the most patient and reliable coaches. He has a way of making you work harder than you knew you could. You definitely see an improvement in your game. He teaches consistency without being boring. His drills keep you motivated. He is an excellent coach. > From Kahea, 5 out of 5 > Great training session and coach T was very patient and understood my learning pace. Highly recommend coach T to anyone! > From Mei, 5 out of 5 > Vey patient in teaching and in breaking down the steps/movements. Awesome teacher. > From Danielle, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-tafe-naea): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/9aef7bfc-725c-496c-afaa-5137756cbbaf): 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.