# Derek Wan > Derek Wan is a Pickleball coach in Chatswood, NSW on TeachMe.To. Source: https://teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-derek-wan ## About - Headline: Learning pickleball with DUPR Coach Derek - Price: From $80 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, 5 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 23 - Years of experience: 10 Since 2005, I have been deeply immersed in the mechanics of the swing and the strategic intricacies of competitive play. Originally starting my career as a golf coach, I have since brought two decades of instructional expertise to the pickleball court as a global Certified DUPR Coach. My passion lies at the heart of the sport's most dynamic segment: the beginner and entry-level crowd. I have guided 200+ students in the past 9 months through their first steps on court, focusing on the five pillars of DUPR performance—the serve, return, third shot, dink, and volley. ​My mission is to welcome new players by demystifying the DUPR rating process and creating a professional pathway from pure beginner to an official rating. Internationally, I am expanding this ecosystem by rating players across Australia+Japan and establishing strategic court partnerships. Beyond foundational coaching, I actively drive grassroots growth in Sydney—organizing dynamic RX3 format student tournaments, coaching junior talent for the PPA Tour U14 in NSW (August 2026), and sharing insights featured in SBS Media coverage. ​Through my 'Train the Trainer' program, I also mentor assistant coaches in high-intensity d… ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $135 total, $135 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $285 total, $95 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $800 total, $80 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Chatswood, NSW, Chatswood, NSW - Online lessons ## Reviews > I started learning pickleball with Derek back in May, when I knew almost nothing about the game. Since then, he has helped me build my skills step by step, from the basic techniques and rules through to positioning, shot selection and game strategy. What I really like about Derek’s coaching is the variety of drill classes he runs, with each session focusing on different areas of the game. The drills are practical and designed to help you improve specific skills, and Derek explains things clearly and gives useful feedback that you can apply straight away. Derek also organises mini tournaments… > From Alan, 5 out of 5 > Derek is an impactful coach and person! He is an excellent coach who appreciates my desire to improve my pickleball fundamentals. As a left-handed woman, his private lessons with me significantly improved my game. I had weekly sessions with him so the mental and muscle memories of shots and strategy really stuck. Another key part about Derek is his well-rounded approach to coaching. His combination of seasoned pickleball experience, ideas and drills truly tailored for me, detailed feedback on shot mechanics, and his really balanced approach in communication resulted in mine liking his coachin… > From Cherie, 5 out of 5 > Big shoutout to Derek! Before we even hit the court, he took the time to chat with me about my background in sports so he could tailor the lessons to how I learn best. He’s super professional and has a really clear, systematic way of teaching, but he breaks everything down so easily. He adjusted everything to my current skill level, which made building confidence so much smoother. If you’re looking for a top-tier pickleball coach who actually listens and knows his stuff, definitely book a session with Derek! > From Evelyn, 5 out of 5 > Coach Derek is hands down one of the best instructors I’ve worked with. Over the past few months, his structured approach and immense patience have made a huge difference in my play. He offers fantastic technical insight, covering everything from proper stroke mechanics to strategic court placement. He creates a positive and encouraging environment that makes learning both effective and fun. Five stars all the way! > From Mr, 5 out of 5 > I am so lucky to have Derek as my pickleball coach. He does not only guide me how to play but more important is the attitude of playing. > From Ms, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-derek-wan): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/984ba673-3780-4127-a24d-fd0191dc1df6): Read open times, get an exact quote, and book for a student. - [Agent instructions](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling the API.