Pickleball lessons with
Coach Derek Segal
From$63.78 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach Derek Segal
From$63.78 per lesson
•96
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•3 reviews
96
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•3 reviews
About your pickleball coach
As a former top 200 world ranked tennis professional, I bring advanced skills adaptable to all levels, to every lesson. My approach blends technical expertise with a relaxed fun atmosphere, helping players of all levels elevate their game and enjoy the sport. Let me help you gain confidence, on and off court, to enjoy this incredible game that will change your life.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Sedona, Arizona
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Years Playing: 5 years
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Given: 5 lessons
Derek's availability
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Derek's availability
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Near Sedona, Arizona
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Accomplishments
🏓4.0 DUPR
🏅College Athlete
➕Search and Rescue Member, CPR and WFA
Certifications & Badges
📝IPTPA Certified
Reputation
96
Happy Student ScoreGreat
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
4 ratings•3 reviews
Dick L.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3
Daily reminder to get up
Nancy S.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1
The lesson with Derek really helped me identify what to focus on to improve my game and get my confidence back, I’d suggest giving Derek a shot if you're looking to refine your pickleball game.
Kelly L
You could play Pickleball with your eyes closed and your hands tied behind your back. You don’t even need a paddle.
I played about five games today. My game has definitely been enhanced. I was able to stay in the game. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is really really exciting to me. Finally!
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWarm up, demonstrate various grip styles, evaluate skill level, demonstrate ready position, have student bounce ball off paddle on both forehand and backhand, explain importance of safety on the court
Lesson 11+Warm up, hit 3rd shot drops, hit multiple serves, demonstrate and teach student to volley both forehand and backhand. Feed consecutive forehand, backhand then run up to net split step then volleys. Demonstrate and teach overhead smash. All areas taught will be determined by students advancement through levels
Lesson 4-10Warm up. If student is ready to hit consecutive shots, feed both forehand and backhand shots, discuss importance of footwork position, and demonstrate 3rd shot drop. Practice serving to both sides of court
Lesson 2-3Warm up. If student is comfortable moving to second phase, demonstrate the forehand and backhand strokes, feed balls to students from their mid court position, demonstrate serve. Explain basic rules
What you need to bringWater and your paddle if you have one
What I can bringPaddles, balls, first aid kit and a great sense of humor!
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!
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