Play Pickleball at Columbia Gateway Courts

Pro Pickleball Registry certified teaching pro . After a successful junior and high school Tennis career i played #1 singles for an NCAA collrge program . Former Director of Tennis at Elk River Ciuntry Club Banner Elk NC . I am a 40 years plus Tennis nerd who completely flipped to Pickleball when I discovered it during the pandemic in 21 . I have recently semi-retired and currently teach and train for Senior Pro events out of an indoor facility in Little Italy . I have taught close to 500 students and have a perfect 5 star rating on this site . My success has been due to my extreme passion to use Pickleball as a vehicle to make major life changes. Playing almost every sport growing up as well as NCAA Basketball and Tennis I have developed an uncanny talent to convert my students previous athletic experience to playing a very competent and competitive level of Pickleball almost immediately . If you're looking for an easy cardio workout that produces phenomenal mental and physical health benefits you definitely want to try Pickleball . A few lessons with me and you will be on you're way ! Let's get pickling!

"Kevin was an amazing coach

I am a PPR Certified Pickleball Professional with over 5 years of playing experience and over 3 years of teaching experience. I’ve taught countless lessons to people of all age groups and skill levels, from ages 7 to 70. Seeing players enjoy the game and make progress is incredibly satisfying for me. I am committed to understanding each player’s unique goals and creating tailored plans to achieve them. I offer fun, private, semi-private, and hitting-only sessions for all ages and skill levels. Whether you need to work on your forehand, backhand, volley, or dinks, I’m here to help you improve your game and enjoy every moment on the pickleball court. If you take pickleball lessons with me, you won't regret it!

"I would recommend Coach Michael to anyone interested in learning pickleball and/or improving their game. He is very skilled at making sure you're equipped with the fundamentals to take your game to the next level. He also has a good eye for identifying areas in one's game that need improvement at any skill level. He is good at breaking down difficult concepts and making them more digestible for the player. In addition, he is patient, kind and professional. His work ethic and passion for tennis are evident in the quality lessons he provides. I have had the pleasure of working with him in both private lessons and group clinics, and I fully recommend both services.