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Reputation

Happy Student Score

Great

Reliability

Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.

Average rating

5.0

George - Avid Pickleball Player

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 20•

Garrett is extremely knowledgeable, well-prepared, and genuinely cares about his students. Anyone who wants to take their pickle game to the next level should take lessons from Garrett

Nick - Pickleball League Player

Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 12•

While Garrett may have played tennis competitively for 20 years, don’t let him fool you. He is young, energetic, fit, and is extremely sharp with his hands, feet, and strategy when on the pickleball court. I met him at a local park and asked him to play only to realize I challenged someone who has vast amount of elite experiences with racket sports. His mind, strokes, and coaching ability is sharp - I highly recommend anyone of all levels to interact with Garrett - he is great to be around.

Grace - Club Pickleball Player

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 10•

Garrett has a high knowledge of both tennis and pickleball. His ability to see the court and explain his techniques to players of all levels is awesome. Myself & my daughter took lessons from him and he would often play 2v1. While his tennis skills are obvious display constantly, his ability to make our sessions fun and learn interesting tactics about pickleball made our sessions very enjoyable

Dan - Pickleball Novice

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•

I had never played pickleball before, but Garrett’s expertise is second to none. It is clear as he is a master of racket sports and his energetic and fun coaching atmosphere he creates allowed me to start a sport I had never played. I know play with buddies every week and am able to routinely beat them cause of the lessons I have had. Thanks Garrett!

Dean - Father of an Aspiring Pickleball Pro

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•

Garrett is awesome! He knows his stuff and has helped my son tremendously. Can’t recommend him more.

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonIt is all about understanding the student and meeting them with where they are and hearing about where they want to go.

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How it works

We will be bringing in more advanced strategies, that may come sooner, depending upon how fast the student progresses

Lesson 4-10Scoring, the court, strategy and mastering the art of the rally is what will be focused on these lessons

Lesson 2-3We will start with the basics and ensure that the strokes and fundamental techniques are taught.

Advanced training plan

Your first lessonUnderstanding what the advanced student wants - we will evaluate their level, their strokes and where they want to be.

Lesson 11+By this stage, the goal is to help the student to feel extraordinarily confident in their skills to play in tournaments.

Lesson 4-10Live play will be the bulk of these sessions where we will hone in on dinks, kitchen play, speeding up, defensive strokes, etc.

Lesson 2-3After initial evaluation we will go over some tips to create immediate improvement in their game.

Youth players

Working with kidsHaving taught Nike tennis camps, working with youngsters is one of my passions. I played many racket sports growing up, and I understand how important it is to have guiding coach that makes sessions both fun and meaningful.

Working with teenagersHaving taught teens in racket sports, it is all about ensuring that you are keeping teens engaged. It is awesome to work with youngsters, and lessons will be tailored to individual needs.

What you need to bringA paddle, athletic shoes, hydration, and a good attitude!

What I can bringGrips, pickleballs

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!

Pickleball lessons with

Coach Garrett Kurtz

From$86 per lesson

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Pickleball lessons with

Coach Garrett Kurtz

From$86 per lesson

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Happy Student Score

Great

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This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.

Coach Rating

5.0•5 reviews

Happy Student Score

Great

•

This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.

Coach Rating

5.0•5 reviews

About your pickleball coach

Harnessing two decades of racket sport experience, including my time playing for a top 10 D1 ranked tennis program at the University of San Diego, I'm passionate about cultivating well-rounded pickleball players. My coaching blends technical mastery with strategic thinking, empowering students to excel on the court. With a local private court in Louisville, let’s unlock your potential. Having coached complete beginners to tournament medalists, I love to help improve students no matter what the level or goal is!

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts

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Lives in: Louisville, Kentucky

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Years Playing: Not specified

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Given: 10 lessons

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The Overlook Private Courts

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181.4 miles away

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Near Louisville, Kentucky

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🏓5.0 DUPR

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Certifications & Badges

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