Reputation
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Avg. time to confirm lessons2 hours
Average rating
5.0
Kevin H.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 4
I loved how Derek quickly improved my kitchen game by helping me change my grip and develop a natural two-hand backhand. He also taught me how to block effectively between the kitchen line and back line. These adjustments have definitely raised my level of play. If you want to sharpen your skills, Derek’s lessons are worth trying! 😊🏓
Roni M.Verified ✓
•Lessons taken: 3
Great lesson.
Jayden L
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 8
An awesome mentor, always has the best interest for you, great person as well. Gets really creative with teaching and easy to talk to. Would 100% recommend people to Derek.
Matt B
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 6
Derek was and excellent coach to work with. He was able to identify my weaknesses and areas of struggle and work on gain a better foundation of the game. Highly recommend two hour sessions as this allowed for more focus along with one-one game play to hone in on the learned skills.
Chris G
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3
I am Absolutely thrilled with my experience taking pickleball lessons from Derek! From the moment we met, it was clear that he's not only skilled in the game but also incredibly friendly. His upbeat demeanor made every lesson enjoyable and provided a positive learning environment.
Scheduling was a breeze--Derek was super accommodating when it came to meeting days and times. It was so easy to fit sessions into my busy week, which is a massive plus.
Now let's talk about skills. Derek has an uncanny ability to identify the little nuances that can make or break a shot. I had been struggling with specific shots like my backhand topspin, but his tailored advice fixed those issues almost instantly. It was evident that he genuinely cared about improving my game.
My serve percentage has noticeably gone up, and I've seen significant improvements in both my dinking and third shot drops. Derek's tips and training exercises were spot-on, and the improvement I've seen speaks volumes about his expertise.
Lastly, the cost for the quality of lessons you receive is extremely fair. No doubt, you're getting a fantastic deal for what you pay per hour.
All in all, working with Derek has been a 5-star experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their pickleball game.
DJ
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