Learn Pickleball with Mary
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Mary's coaching style is encouraging, friendly, and at times, challenging, designed to bring out the best in her players' performance. An athletic individual, she played multiple sports in high school, including tennis, volleyball, and basketball, which has given her a well-rounded understanding of sports and fitness. Last summer, Mary coached beginners to intermediate-level players for Lifetime Activities in Walnut Creek, CA, where she helped athletes build skills and confidence. With a current DUPR skill level of 3.75-4.0, she brings both experience and passion to her coaching, motivating players to push their limits and achieve their personal best.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅Tournament Winner
🎓2 years playing
🔥9 Lessons
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Reviews
Total reviews6
Average rating
5.0
Gary
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
Decided to finally give pickleball a shot. Didn’t know where or how to start, and was recommended to seek out a coach. I found Mary, and was so glad to do so. She helped break down the basics and had me playing games in no time. I’m still building up my confidence and her approach definitely helps. I will for sure be booking with her as I progress.
Nancy R.
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 8
It’s always so intimidating learning something new but Mary breaks things down in small, digestible steps and makes learning so much fun! I gained so much confidence and felt ready to take on recplay with a few of those in class. Each time I played I had Mary’s voice in my head asking “what would Mary say?” She’s awesome! Hire her, you won’t regret it.
Carol G.
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 6
Mary was great! She has a positive and friendly demeanor and we got along right away. She is also really patient and breaks down each concept step by step. This important to me because I need things explained in a way that is easy to understand but also encouraging. I highly recommend Mary! She’s an awesome coach and you won’t regret it.
Candi
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8
I took lessons with Mary last summer and she was phenomenal! She taught a group of 8 of us. What was really helpful is her ability to coach us while we were playing so that we could hear what some of our mistakes were. I learned so much from Mary and I know you will too!!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:3 courts available
May Nissen Park
2077 miles awayOutdoors
Bay-O-Vista Tennis & Swim Club (tennis court)
2094.1 miles awayOutdoors
San Leandro Pickleball Courts / Washington Manor Park
2095.9 miles awayOutdoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
9 AM - 12 PM
mondays
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
tuesdays
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
wednesdays
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
thursdays
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
fridays
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
saturdays
11 AM - 4 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonStretching (dynamic vs static stretching)
Serving/returns
Forehand drives (cross court)
Focus on placement/accuracy/basics
Lesson 11+Serving warmups
Dink/volley warmups
Backhand (one-handed vs. 2 handed)
Slice
Strategy
Lesson 4-10Serving Warmups
Dinking warmups
Resetting when and how tos
Dinking footwork/basics
Transition zone defense/split step
Lobbing
Lesson 2-3Serving Warm-ups
Dinking (cross-court/volley)
Crazy eights (forehand/backhand volley)
Forehand drives (straight ahead)
Advanced training plan
What you need to bringTheir own preferred paddle, pickleball/tennis court shoes, water bottle, hat/eye wear, sunscreen if needed.
What I can bringBasket of pickleballs, portable net if needed, paddles if needed
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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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