Private Lessons & Coaches in Lakeville, MN

I've been immersed in the world of pickleball for four incredible years. With numerous tournaments under my belt at the 4.0 and 4.5 levels and my PPR Pickleball Coach certification, I bring a wealth of experience to the court. As a seasoned high school PE teacher and coach in golf and basketball for the past decade, I understand the dynamics of sports coaching inside out. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, I offer tailored individual and group lessons and live play coaching sessions. Whatever your pickleball aspirations, I'm here to help you reach them. Let's smash those goals together and elevate your pickleball game to new heights!

"I loved that we got to drill a newer skill like serving and had extra time to work on drills I struggle with. Anny keeps the lessons engaging and focused, making it easier to improve step by step. If you’re looking to sharpen your pickleball skills, her lessons are definitely worth trying! 😊

PGTAA Master Teaching Professional. Lifelong golfer - 3.8 handicap. Use swing aids, videos and Onform software for swing Analysis.

"Chuck watched my swing with both irons and driver. Gave me many pointers to work on and told me why he made changes and how they will affect and improve my game. Thank you chuck

PPR and DUPR certified coach, I’ve taught hundreds of courses and thousands of students from beginners to high-intermediates. In addition to private lessons, I teach at multiple facilities throughout the Twin Cites - Including Bloomington and Hopkins Community Ed programs, Project SOAR, Hopkins Activity Center, Bloomington and Hopkins Elementary Schools, Legacy Pickleball and more. My teaching philosophy is to ensure students enjoy a fun and engaging atmosphere while building their skills, mechanics, techniques and strategies through hands-on development and entertaining games. A willing to learn and big smiles are a requirement!

"Very patient. Focused on what I needed.

Hi everyone, I'm Ava Salay and I’m a University of Wisconsin Women’s Golf alum. I’ve been golfing for 13 years and would love to help you improve your golf game!

Hi, I’m Kyle! I’m passionate about basketball and bowling and enjoy helping athletes build skills, confidence, and consistency. I coach players of all experience levels, focusing on fundamentals, technique, game awareness, and goal-setting. My coaching style is positive, patient, and tailored to each student. Whether you’re learning the basics or looking to improve performance, I’ll help you develop a clear plan and enjoy the process.

I am a dedicated racquet sports enthusiast, with a special passion for pickleball. As a PPR certified coach and participant in PPA tournaments, I bring both expertise and competitive experience to the court. Every Sunday, I compete in mini tournaments with a prominent pickleball group in the Twin Cities, achieving multiple victories. With a commitment to teaching players of all skill levels, I aim to share my love for the game and foster growth in the pickleball community.

"Amazing learning to get started with Pickelball

I hold an ACSM-CPT and a degree in exercise science, backed by D1 soccer and a year competing in Spain. After tearing my ACL twice, I earned a D1 offer post-injury and kept playing through recovery, giving me firsthand insight into injury prevention, return-to-play, and mental toughness that coursework alone can’t teach. I specialize in injury prevention and rehab as well as position specifics soccer skills, I’d love to bring that combination of education and lived experience to your program.

"Kyle is a very knowledgeable and experienced coach/ trainer. He helped me develop a high level of skills and understanding for the game. Specifically for my position as a left back he trained me in different common scenarios and drills that helped me gain confidence during games. This is an elite level coach and I can’t recommend him enough for people trying to get back into Plato my or wanting to reach a higher level of playing.

Megan has been passionate about sports her entire life, playing badminton in her youth and volleyball in her young adult years. She discovered Pickleball in 2020 and quickly fell in love with the game, its community, and the fun, competitive spirit it offers. Megan earned her PPA Certified Coaching Certification in May 2022 and has been providing private lessons to both youth and adults ever since. With a 4.1+ DUPR rating, she is dedicated to helping players of all levels improve their skills and enjoy the game to its fullest.

"Megan is knowledgeable, patient, and gave great corrections on form — important for a beginner!

Hi! I LOVE teaching & have over 20 years experience teaching/tutoring students from prek-college in all subjects, including study skills & other executive functioning skills. I have 15 years experience teaching & leading special education programs in the Twin Cities & Chicago. I’ll teach to your learning style and needs while using research based methods. If you like material broken down into clear manageable chunks, an always positive pep, (plus a bit of sarcasm!), I will be a good fit for you.

"Reva has been tutoring our 7 year old daughter in reading for the last 6 months. She has been great!!! She is very patient with a welcoming demeanor. We, along with our daughter’s 1st grade teacher, have seen improvements from Reva’s time with her. We love that Reva incorporates reading games each time to keep things fun and light. Very happy we found her!!!

Hello there! My name is Eliza Nixon, and I specialize in teaching reading, writing, literature, and Latin. When you book a tutoring session with me, we will dive into what you are struggling with and create a plan with measurable goals. I love to remind my students why these subjects truly matter for life to keep them motivated, and my goal in teaching every child is that they would grow not just in knowledge but in diligence, discipline, and wisdom.