Your Bay Area Pickleball Coach
Derek is an outstanding instructor. He is very patient and friendly. He is also quite skilled and knows how to help improve mechanics and form.
PPR Certified Pickleball Coach and former, USTA-ranked tennis player.
Pickleball is the fasted growing sport in the U.S. that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages and skill levels. With its smaller court and slower pace, pickleball is perfect for everyone seeking a fun, social, and competitive activity.
With a background of competitive racquet sports, my experience allows me to teach pickleball in the Bay Area with additional perspective. I love sharing my passion for this magical sport with others and helping improve their game.
Pickleball Coach
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Enhance your pickleball skills with customized one-on-one private lessons. We'll develop strokes and address bad habits with focused training, ensuring a comprehensive improvement in foundational technique.
New Student Intro Package
Get one lesson plus a second for 50% off! Designed to help you quickly learn the basics and start enjoying this dynamic sport. With expert guidance from a certified coach, you'll master essential skills and strategies in no time.
New Students Intro Group Package
Get one lesson plus a second for 50% off! Designed to help you quickly learn the basics and start enjoying this dynamic sport. With expert guidance from a certified coach, you'll master essential skills and strategies in no time.
5-Pack: Private Lessons
Bundle and save $100 with a 5-pack of customized one-on-one private lessons. We'll develop strokes and address bad habits with focused training, ensuring a comprehensive improvement in foundational technique.
10-Pack: Private Lessons
Bundle and save $300 with a 10-pack of customized one-on-one private lessons. We'll develop strokes and address bad habits with focused training, ensuring a comprehensive improvement in foundational technique.
Group Lessons (4+ students)
Group Lessons
This low barrier-to-entry lesson accommodates four students. The lesson format consists of competitive play, analysis and instruction, developmental drills, and finally, competitive play again. You'll also learn strategy, and teamwork, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.
Specialty Lessons
Take advantage of a collaborative group environment and refine your pickleball abilities with specialty lessons, which focus on specific skills such as serves and returns, volleys, or dinks. Our targeted training ensures precise improvement and mastery of essential techniques.
Live Ball
An exciting, fast-paced doubles game where an instructor feeds balls. The objective is to reach and defend the champion side of the court against challengers. This high-energy pickleball clinic will have you running, sweating, and smiling in no time.
What You Will Learn
Technical Stroke Mechanics
Detailed instruction on proper stroke mechanics, improving your accuracy, consistency, and overall technical proficiency.
Proper Footwork
Become a better player by learning correct footwork; focusing on positioning, movement, and balance to improve your on-court consistency.
Gameplay Strategy
Learn winning gameplay strategies in singles or doubles, that will enhance your decision-making, court coverage, and tactical approach to win more points for better match outcomes.
Advanced Techniques
Discover advanced techniques, tips, and tricks, that will add precision, power, and overall performance on the pickleball court.
Tournament Play
Get prepared for tournament play by focusing on competitive strategies, mental toughness, match-specific tactics, ensuring you perform at your best.
Gear Recommendations
From paddles to shoes, I'll guide you in selecting the best equipment to suit your skill level and playing style, so you can play your best on the court.
Corporate Pickleball Events
From tournaments to clinics, boost your team's morale and productivity with our corporate pickleball events and discounts! Perfect for team-building, pickleball promotes mental health and is a fun way to add healthy exercise into the workday.
Group Events
Corporate pickleball events in the Bay Area are great for team-building and flat out fun. With expert coaching, friendly competition, and all necessary equipment provided, your team will enjoy a memorable experience that promotes health, teamwork, and camaraderie.
Live Ball
An exciting, fast-paced doubles game where an instructor feeds balls. The objective is to reach and defend the champion side of the court against challengers. This high-energy pickleball clinic will have you running, sweating, and smiling in no time.
Tournaments
Transform your next corporate event with an exhilarating pickleball tournament! Perfect for team-building, these tournaments foster camaraderie, promote mental wellness, and encourage healthy exercise.
What Students are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Better at Pickleball after one lesson
Discover the excitement of pickleball in the Bay Area and see what all the fuss is about! Join me on the court for a fun, engaging way to boost your happiness and health.
Tips to Improve Your Game
Have a Question?
If you would like more information about lessons or corporate packages, send me a message and I'll get back to you promptly.
