Book Jonathan River - Pickleball coach near Homewood, Illinois

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Outstanding

Reliability

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

Avg. time to confirm lessons3 hours

Average rating

5.0

Julian R.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓

The lesson was pretty good, especially since we revisited some basics I’d already worked on and got clear answers to my questions. Though I still need to work on consistency, reinforcing previous concepts definitely added to my confidence. If you’re looking for someone who can help you strengthen your game without overdoing it, Jonathan might be worth a shot.

Sheri P.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓

Jonathan was a wonderful instructor! Learned so very much about the fundamentals and techniques. I highly recommend him!

Francina .Verified ✓

•Lessons taken: 8•Verified ✓

Excellent!

LisaVerified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓

I loved the feedback I got during the lesson with Jonathan and the clear explanations behind every tip. It really helped me understand the why’s of each move. The session felt very personalized and engaging. If you’re thinking about improving your pickleball skills, Jonathan’s lessons are definitely worth trying out. You’ll get insight and guidance that makes a difference. 😊

Lisa z.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓

Thanks to Jonathan, I now have a more consistent serve.

Kathleen R.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓

Johnathon is an exceptional instructor. He provided guidance and patience while teaching various skills that effectively helps the student learn. His has extensive knowledge and passion for the sport which helps in the learning experience. This was very motivating for me.

Pickleball with Jonathan R.⭑ 5.0 (53 reviews)

How it works

What you need to bringCourt shoes/cross trainers/anything with good lateral support, water/hydration, and sunblock.

What I can bringI supply a wide range of high-quality Selkirk paddles so students can try out current paddles at five different levels of performance as well as the new Owl “quiet” paddle so students can experience the cutting edge of “lower noise level” pickleball play. I also supply high-quality outdoor pickleballs as well as bi-color pickleballs (for teaching spin) and the new Gamma “quiet” pickleballs so students can see how they play since some pickleball courts may start requiring them in the future due to noise issues. I have mini-nets for teaching dinking in smaller spaces (need a 10’x20’ space) and full size nets for anywhere you’ve got a 25’x60’ space (large driveways, cul de sacs, etc).

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!

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McGuane (John) Park

Grant Park Pickleball Courts

Paarlberg Park

Hecht Park

Horner (Henry) Park

Orchard Park

Park Forest Tennis & Health Club (tennis court)

Mary Drew School

Lansing Lions Park

Crete Park

Flossmoor Hills Elementary School Courts (Flossmoor Hills Park)

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Cancellation Policy

Coach Jonathan River

Coach Jonathan River

About your pickleball coach

Jonathan's availability

Jonathan's availability

H-F Racquet & Fitness

McGuane (John) Park

Grant Park Pickleball Courts

Paarlberg Park

Hecht Park

Horner (Henry) Park

Orchard Park

Park Forest Tennis & Health Club (tennis court)

Mary Drew School

Lansing Lions Park

Crete Park

Flossmoor Hills Elementary School Courts (Flossmoor Hills Park)

Accomplishments

Certifications & Badges

Specializations