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Grattan PlaygroundPickleball Venue in San Francisco, CA

4.8(92 coach reviews)
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1 coach•From $142 per lesson
Grattan Playground - Pickleball venue🏓San Francisco, CA

Outdoor pickleball court in San Francisco

Court
1
Setting
Outdoor
open-air
Parking
Available
Street parking with limited availability.

1 pickleball coach at Grattan Playground

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Francesco Avella profile
About Francesco

I’m certified to teach Pickleball and have taught at Paragon Pickleball, Lafayette Tennis Club, and Roundhill Country Club. With over 4,000 hours dedicated to the sport and a 5.4 DUPR rating from more than 250 matches recorded, I bring extensive experience and expertise to my coaching.

What students say...

"Francesco’s approach really resonates with me and his philosophy kind of sticks with you. I’d be interested in more of the same kind of lessons, I feel like there’s a lot more to learn and it’s been quite helpful so far.

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Francesco
From$142per lesson

Francesco

Bio: I’m certified to teach Pickleball and have taught at Paragon Pickleball, Lafayette Tennis Club, and Roundhill Country Club. With over 4,000 hours dedicated to the sport and a 5.4 DUPR rating from more than 250 matches recorded, I bring extensive experience and expertise to my coaching.
4.8
298 Lessons given
4.8
Available
Next: Today, 6:00 AM
PPR Certified
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💰$142 for weekly lessons
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About Grattan Playground

Neighborhood park with tennis courts and temporary pickleball court. Well-maintained facilities with open bathrooms and no lights. Multi-use outdoor space suitable for various sports.

When to come
A steady-traffic venue. Lessons book up fastest on weekday evenings and weekend mornings.
Amenities
  • Parking: Street parking with limited availability.
  • Outdoor facility

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Where you'll play

201 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

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Lessons at Grattan Playground, explained

Lessons at Grattan Playground start at $142 per lesson. The exact price depends on the coach, the session length, and whether you book solo or split a group lesson with friends — and your first lesson is always free.

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  7. Grattan Playground
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Reviews for coaches at Grattan Playground

4.8(92 coach reviews)
Edward H.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 18•Verified ✓
Francesco is an amazing coach. I’ve had unapproachable, strict coaches that ran their lessons with an iron fist. While they definitely made me a better player, I never walked away feeling good about myself and would leave liking the sport a little less. First things I noticed about Francesco was his friendly attitude, strong communication skills, and amazing hand-eye coordination. If you’re looking for a coach that you can talk to, knows how to teach, and has the skills to back it up, then Francesco should be your number one choice.
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J D.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I loved how fun, dynamic, and educational Francesco’s lesson was. You can tell he’s very passionate and knowledgeable about pickleball, which made the experience engaging and rewarding. If you’re interested in improving your game while having a great time, definitely give his lessons a try!
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Erin H.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
We did the drills in the kitchen using half the court. The focus is on reacting quickly enough before we dive into individual technique. Francesco is a really energetic and knowledgeable coach. I like his philosophy of teaching and will definitely try another lesson!
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Michael A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Francesco’s approach really resonates with me and his philosophy kind of sticks with you. I’d be interested in more of the same kind of lessons, I feel like there’s a lot more to learn and it’s been quite helpful so far.
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Jessica J.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 19•Verified ✓
He was very sweet and patient when teaching. The first lesson went very smoothly, and he made it very fun!
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Lucas K.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
I learned so much in the first lesson! I am so looking forward to working with him again.
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Tracy S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Francesco is fantastic! A great coach and makes it a lot of fun.
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Jennifer R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Best teacher I have ever had, I’m all in
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Tracy S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
The best. Highly recommend.
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Brandi S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Great lesson. So much fun!
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Aaron P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I just wish I was told that my teacher could only teach this one lesson and is now done, since I bought a 3-pack.
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