Best 5 coaches for Pickleball lessons near West Menlo Park, CA

Meet the versatile coach who has made a name for himself in the world of Pickleball! Having played tennis and collegiate volleyball in the past, he discovered his true passion for Pickleball during the pandemic and hasn't looked back since. With a talent for teaching the game to both adults and juniors, he currently coaches in small groups and one-on-one sessions while also leading junior clinics at a local club. Tom is PPR certified as a coach. Get ready to experience lightning in a bottle with this dynamic coach!

"We just had our first pickleball class with Tom and it was fantastic! He’s an incredibly patient and energetic coach who makes learning the game both fun and approachable. Tom broke down all the basics, from proper grip and footwork to serving and scoring, in a way that made everything click right away. What really stood out was his attention to each player’s progress; he offered personalized tips without ever making it feel overwhelming. His enthusiasm for the sport is contagious, and we left the session not only better players but genuinely excited to keep practicing. If you’re new to pickleball or just want a coach who brings great teaching energy and positivity, I can’t recommend Tom enough. Can’t wait for the next class!

I’m a former math teacher and former tech exec turned pickleball enthusiast. Over the last couple of years, I’ve invested a massive amount of time studying the sport and breaking it down into its foundational pieces in order to teach myself how to excel at the game. In that time, I’ve gone from an absolute beginner to an advanced level player - I play at the 4.5+ level, I’ve won multiple medals in tournaments, and I’ve earned a Professional Coach certificate through PPR. In addition to independent coaching, I am also the lead pickleball coach at Bay Club Redwood Shores & Broadway. I am truly energized by teaching others everything I've learned about this sport. As a former math teacher and Harvard alum, I take an academic approach to coaching: lessons are planned in advance, skills are broken down into steps, there are opportunities to practice and make mistakes, and I provide written notes and videos post-lesson to solidify your learning. As a former tech leader, my coaching involves giving direct and timely feedback, relying on first principles to guide lessons, and adapting quickly to optimize your learning. Thank you for considering me and I hope to see you on the courts soon!

"Alan is fantastic. Focuses on the right skills and progression.

As a former USTA top-30 ranked junior tennis player with additional formal table tennis training, my experience allows me to teach pickleball with advanced technical perspective on stroke mechanics, grip, proper footwork (this is often disregarded), competitive insight, and winning strategies. I love teaching students of all skill levels the proper fundamentals of the game so they can have fun, exercise, and socialize. Currently, I play at a 5.0 level and find great satisfaction in seeing my students improve. I guarantee I’ll take your game to the next level!

"Derek is a high level pickleball player who is also an outstanding teacher. He was observant and provided lots of technical tweaks which is what I was looking for. 100% would recommend especially those who are intermediate players and are on the road to 5.0+ Derek has the technical knowledge to help you out.