20 Pickleball coaches & instructors for lessons in Glendale, AZ

I am honored to serve as the Head Coach of Club Sports Pickleball at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, where I bring my expertise as a PPR certified professional coach and IPTPA Certified Instructor. With over 30 years of coaching experience, I specialize in providing tailored instruction through individual sessions, group classes, and clinics. Previously, I co-owned Armour Pickleball and currently teach as a professor in the College of Theology in Phoenix, AZ, while also serving as a USA Pickleball Ambassador, promoting the sport's growth and community engagement nationwide.

"The drills you provided were very helpful! Thank you so much!

Let’s level up your game — and have a blast doing it! I’m not just a coach — I’m a regular player who lives and breathes pickleball, so I know what it takes to grow your skills and enjoy the game at every level. With 3+ years as a High School Head Coach in Badminton and Tennis, plus hands-on experience playing and teaching pickleball, I offer personalized coaching that’s fun, effective, and tailored just for you. Whether you’re brand new or chasing that next competitive edge, I’ll help you improve your technique, court strategy, and confidence — all while keeping the good vibes rolling.

"Amit is a really good coach. It was so much fun!!

With 7 years of coaching experience and having competed competitively, I offer tailored pickleball instruction. My approach blends strategic insights with a fun learning environment to help you achieve your goals on the court.

"Chris is an awesome pickleball coach. He keeps things light and fun while still helping you improve fast. I liked that he tailored the lesson to exactly what I wanted to work on, instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. His advice on serves and returns helped me add way more control. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to clean up your fundamentals, you’ll get a ton out of working with him.

Hi, I’m Rian Weston-Dodds, I’ve been playing for 6 years now coaching for about 3. I have a 5.0 DUPR rating and have coached at various locations across the valley including Picklemall, Life Time, the Picklr, and many public and private courts. PPR certified. I specialize in helping intermediate players improve with strategy and technique, but can also help beginner players get a handle on the game. I look forward to working with you on the court! At the moment, the Mountainside Fitness on Frank Lloyd Wright is the easiest way to get a an indoor court during the summer, free for members and only $10 for non members. It is on a basketball court but it works fine for practice. Otherwise, The Orchard Indoor Pickleball Private Event Venue by Talking Stick resort is also a good option for a rentable, authentic indoor court. But it does cost $40 for an hour. Outdoors, public parks are usually not busy midday. But the Oasis Community Church has outdoor courts for rent and they only ask for 10% of the lesson fee. If you have your own private, court let me know.

"Rian is a fantastic coach who offers clear and practical advice during our pickleball lessons. I enjoyed how he adjusts strategies on the spot to help improve the game. His guidance really helped me play better and feel more confident on the court. If you want to develop your skills in a supportive way, Rian’s lessons are definitely worth trying.

Chance is a competitive pickleball player who regularly competes in 5.0+ tournaments and leagues. He trains under top-tier 5.0+ players to continually refine his game. With a passion for teaching, he shares what he learns with players of all levels—from beginners to advanced—helping them elevate their skills with real, high-level insights.

"very personable and breaks my game down very well