Reputation
80
Happy Student ScoreFair
Reliability
Sometimes unreliable ⚠️ May miss or reschedule lessons more often, so flexibility is important.
Average rating
5.0
Josh Darges
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 11
I learned everything I know from Derek! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to get better or learn!
Brian Fontanesi
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 7
Derek is very patient and was a pleasure to spend time with!
Josh Stockert
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5
I really enjoyed fine tuning my game with Derek. He knows everything there is to know about pickleball!
Nick Shafer
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4
Derek waited an extra 30 minutes for me the one day as I was running late. He didn’t complain at all and was willing to still do the full hour for me! Excellent customer care and would certainly get lessons from him again.
Eric Sypalu
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
Will certainly sign up for more lessons!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:6 courts available
Mount Lebanon Township Park (tennis court)
Ralston Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
164.5 miles awayOutdoors
View venueScott Township Municipal Park (tennis court)
301 Lindsay Rd, Carnegie, PA 15106
166.1 miles awayOutdoors
View venueAvailability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 11 PM
mondays
8 AM - 11 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 11 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 11 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 11 PM
fridays
8 AM - 11 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 11 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonBall striking, stance and endurance.
Lesson 11+Diagnosing how to play your opponent and what type of shots to hit.
Lesson 4-10Composure, positioning and type of paddle.
Lesson 2-3Types of winning shots, rules and when to spike.
What you need to bringNo need to bring anything!
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