Learn Pickleball with Matt
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Meet your coach, Matt
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Welcome to Pickleball IQ—the premier pickleball coaching service dedicated to achieving your pickleball goals. Located in Cornelius, NC, we focus on more than just the shots—we teach you how to think about the game, outsmart your opponents, and play with purpose!
At Pickleball IQ, we also believe pickleball is more than a sport—it’s supporting our community. Whether you’re a beginner seeking a solid foundation or an experienced player struggling to break through a plateau, our Pickleball IQ Coaches are here to support you every step of the way.
Join Pickleball IQ today and discover how our community supports each other to achieve our pickleball goals. The journey has just begun and together we will reach new heights on and off the court!
Levels taught: Intermediates, Beginners
Teaches: Kids, Adults, Teenagers, Seniors
🏅Pro Athlete
📝IPTPA Certified
🎓5 years playing
🔥6 Lessons
⭐️Director of Pickleball
Try Matt risk free. If you don't love your first lesson with Matt, we'll switch you to another coach or give you a full refund.
Reviews
Total reviews6
Average rating
5.0
Adam Y.
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 3
I felt like my game had hit a plateau, and I couldn’t quite figure out what adjustments I needed to make to level up. That’s when I turned to Matt at Pickleball IQ, and it was a total game-changer. Matt conducted a thorough assessment of my play, quickly identifying key areas for improvement. What I appreciated most is that he didn’t try to overhaul my technique but instead worked with my existing strengths, tweaking and refining my shots to make them more efficient. He also helped sharpen my court awareness and decision-making, making everything feel purposeful.
Johnny E.
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 12
Pickleball IQ was a game changer for me! I began at the most basic level of having NO racket sport experience and quickly learned the fundamentals of how to play and structure play through Pickleball IQ. I quickly raised my level of play and compete regularly with 4.5s! Pickleball IQ was not only what gave me improved playing quickly, but also has helped to play at a high level consistency and with structure! Couldn’t recommend any other playing style over Pickleball IQ!
Dave S.
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 19
I was recently introduced to Matt at Pickleball IQ by another Pickleball instructor who thought Matt would be able to elevate my game. That instructor was spot on! I’ve worked with various instructors, but Matt is far and away the best. He is extremely informational, while still being very relatable at the same time. He’s able to break it down in layman‘s terms to simplify the process. I’d highly recommend using Pickleball IQ to increase your level of play.
Gary N.
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 15
Training with Matt O at Pickleball IQ is highly sought after for a reason. His meticulous instruction breaks down the game and your performance step by step, giving you clear, actionable feedback to work on every day. With video reviews, detailed critiques, and drills that quickly became part of my routine and he certainly holds you accountable and truly elevates your game.
Ken M.
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 23
Matt has developed a unique pickleball program which is focused on shot selection, court positioning, and effective in-game strategy. These three key elements have fundamentally changed how I approach the game. While my “pickleball journey” is certainly a work in progress, Matt’s differentiated approach has resulted in meaningful improvement in my game.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:7 courts available
Robbins Park
332 miles awayOutdoors
Plum Creek Park
332 miles awayOutdoors
Pickleball Charlotte - Northlake
341 miles awayIndoors
Torrence Chapel Park
330 miles awayOutdoors
Clark Creeks Park
341 miles awayOutdoors
Frank Liske Park (tennis court)
344 miles awayOutdoors
Holbrook Park
336 miles awayOutdoors
When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays9 AM - 5:30 PM
tuesdays9 AM - 5:30 PM
wednesdays9 AM - 5:30 PM
thursdays9 AM - 5:30 PM
fridays9 AM - 5:30 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe conduct a complete evaluation of your pickleball game from the kitchen to your serve/return, then introduce my Pickleball IQ Blueprint, a 5-phase system designed to empower you to play smart and control the game.
Lesson 11+We continue to design and refine a custom game plan built around your strengths and protects where you’re vulnerable to compete and win. We develop long terms solves to add more strengths and remove weaknesses from your game.
Lesson 4-10We review Phase 1-3 of the Pickleball IQ Blueprint and begin introducing Phase 4 & 5 which adapts anticipation, court positioning, shot selection to opponent profiles.
Lesson 2-3We review key concepts of the Pickleball IQ Blueprint and flow into Phase 1-3 while tweaking any technique opportunities.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWe conduct a complete evaluation of your pickleball game from the kitchen to your serve/return, then introduce my Pickleball IQ Blueprint, a 5-phase system designed to empower you to play smart and control the game.
Lesson 11+We continue to design and refine a custom game plan built around your strengths and protects where you’re vulnerable to compete and win. We develop long terms solves to add more strengths and remove weaknesses from your game.
Lesson 4-10We review Phase 1-3 of the Pickleball IQ Blueprint and begin introducing Phase 4 & 5 which adapts anticipation, court positioning, shot selection to opponent profiles.
Lesson 2-3We review key concepts of the Pickleball IQ Blueprint and flow into Phase 1-3 while tweaking any technique opportunities.
Youth players
Working with kidsI adapt my lessons for kids by making my lessons even more engaging and goal oriented with targets and fun games.
Working with teenagersI adapt my lessons for teenagers by understanding their specific goal in pickleball, custom lessons to achieve it and accountability for what it takes to get there.
What you need to bringhydration drink, athletic attire and court shoes, excited to learn
What I can bringdemo paddles, vulcan/dura balls, ball cart, pickup tubes, targets, video equipment.
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!
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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