Pickleball 🏓 lessons with
Coach Cyprian Drigo
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Pay $0 today$29per lesson after trial
Pickleball 🏓 lessons with
Coach Cyprian Drigo
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$29per lesson after trial97
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Cyprian is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
8 ratings1 review
97
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Cyprian is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
8 ratings1 review
About your pickleball coach
With a court sense honed over years of collegiate play, I bring 30 years of coaching experience to every lesson. I aim to share my passion for pickleball, guiding students toward their personal best, all while enjoying the game.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Houston, Texas
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Years Playing: 30 years
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Given: 14 lessons
Cyprian's availability
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Near Houston, Texas
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We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
🏓 DUPR
🏅College Athlete
➕Years of Service award
Certifications & Badges
📝IPTPA Certified
📝PCI Certified
📝DUPR Certified
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson1. Warm Welcome & Introduction (5–10 minutes)
• Greet each player warmly, remember, confidence starts with feeling seen.
• Briefly explain what pickleball is: “It’s a mix of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong but easier to learn and so much fun.”
• Go over basic court terms: baseline, kitchen (non volley zone), net, and service boxes.
• Emphasize safety especially about not backing up quickly and watching for others.
Lesson 11+5. Game Play Basics (10–15 minutes)
• Introduce scoring simply (serve must score to earn points).
• Play mini-games (first to 5 points) keep it light and instructional.
• Rotate partners often so everyone interacts and learns together.
6. Cool Down & Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
• Recap the day: “Today you learned the basics serve, return, and how to keep the ball in play.”
• Give one encouraging tip for next time: Focus on keeping your paddle up and staying patient.
• Invite questions and end with a group high-five or photo!
Lesson 4-103. Drinking & Control Drills (10 minutes)
• Start close to the net for short, gentle shots called “dinks.”
• Focus on soft touch and control, not power.
• Encourage talking and laughter this helps ease nervousness and builds group energy.
4. Serves & Returns (10–15 minutes)
• Teach the underhand serve (below waist, paddle moving upward).
• Practice serving diagonally into the correct box
• Then have partners try returning serves back and forth slowly.
Lesson 2-32. Equipment & Grip (5 minutes)
• Show how to hold the paddle using the “shake hands” (continental) grip.
• Let them get comfortable with the paddle: light taps, bouncing the ball up and down.
• Show correct paddle position in front of the body (“ready position”).
Youth players
Working with kidsWith kids, I start off a little bit slower. Every kid is different so after the session start, then I’ll be able to gauge on what direction to go. Some kids have experience. Some don’t, but at the end of the day we’re gonna have some fun!!!
Working with teenagersWith teenagers I deal with them according on their experience, their fast learners and they have a little more athletic ability. It’s fun training, teenagers cause they pick up fast!!!
What you need to bringWater or whatever beverage they choose, tennis shoes, (paddle, ball) will be provided if u don’t have ur own
What I can bringRackets and balls ,snacks
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!