Pickleball 🏓 lessons with
Coach Michael Salm
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Pay $0 today$86per lesson after trial
Pickleball 🏓 lessons with
Coach Michael Salm
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$86per lesson after trial82
Happy Student ScoreFair
Michael is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
82
Happy Student ScoreFair
Michael is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
About your pickleball coach
Michael has been passionate about coaching for his entire life, beginning with teaching his younger siblings and later expanding into coaching high school soccer. With over eight years of experience teaching and coaching at the college level, he has developed a deep understanding of the game. Michael competes at an elite level with a 5.4 DUPR, playing just shy of professional status, which aligns with his personal goals. He regularly plays MoneyBall’s, wins 4.5+ tournaments, and works professionally within the sport.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Austin, Texas
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Years Playing: 6 years
Michael's availability
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Michael's availability
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Availability on all locations
Near Austin, Texas
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We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
🏓5.4 DUPR
🏅Tournament Winner
➕Played in Zane Navratil’s Pros vs. 5.0 Series on YouTube
Certifications & Badges
⭐5.0+ DUPR Rating
🎓3+ Years Teaching
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonComprehensive Skill Assessment (45min)
- Dinks
- Drops
- Drives
- Serves
- Resets
- Transition Zone
Let loose and have fun time to see where you are at! (15min)
Lesson 11+Post-Assessment — Look at how far you have come and determine what next steps are best for you to continue your pickleball improvement journey!
It never ends, even the best pros practice and drill. It’s all about where you are and where you want to go.
That’s where I can help you 🙌
Lesson 4-102nd & 3rd Skill Development Based + Primary Skill Reinforcement
Expand to drilling and refining skills 2 & 3 on your development list while continuing to reinforce & improve the primary skill we identified that will accelerate your pickleball improvement journey.
Lesson 2-3Priority Skill Development
Based on your assessment we will work on the biggest skill barrier you have between you and the player you want to become.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonIf you are coming to me for advanced lessons just know that it will be extremely individualized.
We will do a skill assessment combined with your feedback regarding what you want to work on most.
As a lifelong athlete I know the benefit of having an external eye on my game that understands what I am trying to do. I can be that for you 🙌
Youth players
Working with kidsI have coached U6 through U14 soccer and worked with youth development coaches who were asked to present to the President of the IOC.
Physical literacy and youth athletic development are keys to skill/sport mastery and of course, LOTS OF FUN! 🙌
Working with teenagersDuring my college years I was a high school soccer coach and then went on to found the 2016 NCAA Model Student-Athlete Development program of the year & do academic coaching for freshman and sophomores at Arizona State University.
Working with teenagers is as much about sport/activity development as it is about developing good young adults.
I can help them become Champions in their lives and on the court!
What you need to bring— Paddle
— Water
— Phone if they want video
— Good Attitude :)
What I can bring— Pickleballs
— Cones
— Other Equipment (bands, etc.)
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!