Private Lessons & Coaches in Nashville, TN

Learn pickleball! I'm a full time professor, and I've played pickleball for over 7 years.. I taught so many of our friends how to play that my wife said, you should give lessons.. So I became a certified instructor through the first pickleball organization, The International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA). I offer personalized instruction, built upon a foundation of effective strategies and skillful technique. Its super fun so you should join us!

"Today’s lesson with Jamie was quite helpful, especially focusing on solving problems with my backhand. Although I still need to see improvements on the skills he taught me, I feel more confident about my overall game now. Still, there's room to grow, I suppose consistent practice will make the difference.

I’ve been playing pickleball for almost a year now, and as a right-handed player, I’ve quickly fallen in love with the game. I enjoy encouraging my friends and sharing what I've learned to help them improve their skills. Teaching others the nuances of pickleball not only enhances their game but also deepens my own understanding and enjoyment of the sport. It’s great to see everyone having fun while getting better together!

"I highly recommend Omar, he’s a great teacher and fun to learn from.

Hello my name is Alex and I am a local Nashville tennis coach with over 7 years of playing experience! I am also a PTR Certified Tennis Professional. I began playing tennis in middle school with an athletic background. I quickly fell in love with the sport and began training 4 to 6 hours daily. I continued to compete collegiately while majoring in psychology. I have always enjoyed helping others and tennis is a blend of technical, tactical and mental. I use fact-based instruction and psychological strategies to improve my students playing ability and mental game. I have coached tennis for over 3 years including 8 months at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas. During my time there, I coached numerous nationally ranked juniors along with early childhood students and adults of all ages and all different skill levels. I am offering fun private tennis lessons, semi-private tennis lessons, group tennis lessons and hitting only sessions for all ages (kids, teens, adults, seniors) and for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). So whether you need to work on some specifics like your forehand, backhand, volley, serve, service return, overhead, drop shot, approach shot, footwork, singles strategy or doubles strategy-I would be more than happy to help you out with your tennis game! I teach tennis lessons in the Nashville area and I’m willing to travel up to 10 miles to a tennis court that is conveniently located close to you.

"Coach Alex is fantastic! He gives clear, easy-to-follow instructions and is incredibly patience during each lesson. Thanks to his guidance, I feel my game has improved. I'm more confident on the court and excited to keep learning!

I am a high-level 4.4-rated pickleball player with strong skills in both doubles and singles. My background as a college lacrosse athlete and coach has given me a solid foundation in teaching and strategy, which I now bring to the pickleball court. I am excited to help beginners and intermediate players improve their game. I’ve already been teaching through referrals and requests from friends, and I look forward to helping more players develop their skills and love for pickleball!

"I really appreciated how Kyle provided focused lessons with targeted feedback that helped me improve quickly. The session was well-structured and kept me engaged throughout. If you want a clear and productive way to boost your pickleball skills, Kyle’s lessons are definitely worth trying.

Hi, I'm Lowell King, a rising sophomore at Tulane University and a lifelong soccer player. I played competitive soccer throughout all four years of high school and have experience coaching and working with younger children through my roles as a soccer and gymnastics coach for kids ages 2-14. I enjoy helping young athletes build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun in a positive environment. I aim to be energetic, encouraging, and focused on making every child feel included.

3.78-4.0 level Pickleball player. Certified coach. Former table tennis player and coach for over 20 years. Playing pickleball since 2017 and coaching since 2019. Teaching both youth and adult! I can't wait to get you into this great game!

"Linda is a excellent coach, I like the way she taught me. She taught me from basic to intermediate skills step by step.

Hi! My name is Aiden, and I am a former NCAA Division III tennis player. Ever since I was big enough to hold a tennis racket in my hand, I have had a passion for playing and teaching the sport. I have experience coaching city programs, individual hitting sessions, and country-club league teams. I have a very flexible coaching style with a focus on form and technique as well as strategy. I am capable of teaching all skill levels, and I am excited to meet you!

"Coach Aiden is really great, my two kids are very happy and enjoying the tennis classes

Nate Brown is an IPTPA Certified Pickleball instructor with a 5.0+ DUPR rating in men's doubles. He has taught dozens of a wide variety of ages and skill levels. Nate loves helping players to maximize their enjoyment of this wonderful sport...working on not just the physical disciplines of pickleball, but the mental game as well.  In 2024, Nate was designated as the Lead Instructor for Apex Pickleball in Murfreesboro, TN. This is his home base for lessons, workshops, and special events.

"The lesson with Nate was quite helpful, especially in working on my pickleball skills at a comfortable pace. The focus on specific mechanics really helped me understand my game better, though I still see room for refinement. I appreciated the calm, clear manner in which he explained things, making the learning process feel natural. Hopefully, with more lessons, I can build on what we covered. Still, I’d encourage others to give Nate a try if you're looking for thoughtful instruction.

Certified Pickleball Instructor who enjoys teaching those new to the game of Pickleball as well as those on their journey to improve their skills and strategy. I'll make sure Pickleball students have fun as they learn the game and become better players!

"Seth is a great coach if you want to improve your pickleball game.

I believe that my role is to guide my students in the discovery of their own ability to learn, grow and research as “young historians”. Students have heard repeatedly that “knowledge is power”; my belief is that teaching them to acquire knowledge and break down information they have never interacted with yields lifelong rewards.