Pickleball lessons near me in Canton, OH

Meet Robert, a Pickleball Coach in Canton, Ohio.

I am a certified coach through the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) and the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), as well as a Safe Sports Certified Coach. My coaching credentials extend to Pickleball Coaching International (PCI), and I proudly serve as a coach at Prime Pickleball Club, Green Parks, and Stow Parks Department. As the administrator of Northeast Ohio Pickleball Players (NEOPP) and a USA Pickleball Northeast Ohio District Ambassador, I am deeply involved in the local pickleball community, including managing a Facebook group with over 3,000 followers. My competitive accomplishments include being a Gold Medalist at the US Open National Championships in Naples, FL, and multiple gold medals in the Ohio Senior Olympics, Gamma Games, Great Lakes Regionals, and Ohio State Games. As a three-time qualifier for the National Senior Olympics and a board member of the Ohio Senior Olympics, I am dedicated to promoting the sport and helping athletes excel. I am also a proud Selkirk Sports Ambassador, passionate about inspiring players of all ages and levels to reach their potential on the court!

Meet Thomas, a Pickleball Coach in Canton, Ohio.

I hold a professional degree in Human Resource Development from Ohio State University, which focuses on adult education. With 45 years of experience playing and coaching soccer, when I began pickleball I became a student of the game. Pretty obsessive actually. I've recently expanded my coaching to include beginner pickleball at the Wadsworth YMCA and weekly sessions with Special Olympics athletes. My diverse background allows me to bring a level of knowledge and passion to coaching, helping players of lower to mid levels develop their skills and confidence.