8 Pickleball coaches & instructors for lessons in Nolensville, TN

Meet Kit Magalei Pickleball Instructor | Tournament Player | Mt. Juliet Pickleball Ambassador With over five years of teaching experience and seven years on the court, Kit Magalei brings a deep passion for Pickleball and a proven track record of success to players of all levels. His background in sports coaching and competitive play—complete with multiple tournament medals—gives Kit a unique ability to break down the game and help others improve with confidence and clarity. As the current **Pickleball Ambassador for the City of Mt. Juliet, TN**, Kit plays a key role in building and supporting a thriving Pickleball community. He leads clinics, mentors new players, and helps organize events that welcome everyone from beginners to seasoned athletes. Kit’s teaching style is approachable, encouraging, and focused on fundamentals, strategy, and fun. Whether you’re stepping onto the court for the first time or looking to take your game to the next level, Kit is committed to helping you grow, compete, and love the game.

"That lesson with Kit was quite thorough, really emphasizing detail and helping me work on specific skills. Though consistent improvement is still needed, I appreciate Kit's focus on practical aspects of pickleball and his attentive coaching style. Still, I feel like continued practice will really make a difference. If you're interested in steady progress, you might find Kit's approach worth trying out.

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.

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.

I have played pickleball for over a decade and have introduced hundreds of people to this wonderful sport. My lessons offer students an engaging approach to both learning the game and then improving their skills. I'm passionate about helping players of all levels achieve their full potential on the court. My goal is to foster both strategic gameplay and a genuine love for pickleball. I have won over 30 medals in various tournaments and I am a certified IPTPA instructor as well as a DUPR Coach. I look forward to helping you no matter where you are on your pickleball journey! I

"After having stepped away from the game for over a year due to some personal things, I wanted someone who could help me remember how to play correctly. Your analysis of my game during live action play was so helpful. Now I have specific areas to address and the drills that will help me improve in each of them. I look forward to our next lesson!

Dedicated 4.5 player who's obsessed with pickleball and even more passionate about helping YOU unlock your best game. Earned my Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) certification – the gold standard trusted by players and clubs nationwide – so you know you're getting top-level instruction backed by real expertise.

"Struggled with resets under pressure. But Jonathan was able to help me improve on it and now I feel way more confident in my resets. I really like how he explains why and really helps me understand!