Pickleball lessons with
Coach Nathan Accurso
From$42.52 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach Nathan Accurso
From$42.52 per lesson
•✨Nathan is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with pickleball. We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Nathan is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with pickleball. We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
About your pickleball coach
As a former athlete with two years of pickleball experience, I blend strategy with personalized training. My passion is helping players of all levels elevate their game while fostering a fun and supportive learning environment.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners
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Lives in: Buffalo, New York
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Years Playing: 2 years
Nathan's availability
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Nathan's availability
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Near Buffalo, New York
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We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
🏅College Athlete
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntro & Warm-Up (15 min)
Court layout and terminology
Paddle grip (continental grip)
Safety tips (non-volley zone, staying alert)
Basic Rules (10 min)
Scoring basics (only serving team scores)
Double bounce rule
Serve rotation
Basic Skills (30–40 min)
Underhand serve (target consistency)
Return of serve (forehand and backhand)
Gentle rallying across the net (no net rush)
Mini Games / Drills (15–20 min)
Cooperative rallies: how many hits can you do?
Serve-and-return drill
Lesson 11+Goal: Transition from "learner" to recreational player.
Focus Areas:
Shot variety and anticipation
Mental game and patience
Match play decision-making
Conditioning and endurance
Play analysis and self-feedback
Ongoing Training Ideas:
Rotate partners and play different styles
Record and review matches
Focused match-play with constraints (e.g., only drop shots allowed)
Drill under pressure (e.g., dink rally with time limit)
Lesson 4-10Each lesson includes:
Warm-up (10 min)
Focus skill (30 min)
Game/simulation (20–30 min)
Week-by-week focus:
🏓 Lesson 4: Volleys & Net Play
Forehand and backhand volleys (punch technique)
Transition from baseline to NVZ
🧠 Lesson 5: Positioning & Footwork
Where to stand during serve, return, rally
Partner communication
“Move as a unit” at the net
🎯 Lesson 6: Third Shot Drop
What it is, why it matters
Basic technique: soft drop into NVZ after return of serve
Drill: feed → drop → dink rally
🧱 Lesson 7: Defense & Resetting
Resetting pace from fast volleys into soft dinks
Block volleys
Drill: “firefight to soft” transition
🔁 Lesson 8: Serving with Purpose
Varying placement, depth, and spin
Target-based serve drills
Games with points for deep/accurate serves
🧩 Lesson 9: Strategy & Shot Selection
When to drop vs drive
How to move as a team
Poaching basics
🏁 Lesson 10: Play to Learn
Full games with coaching between points
Scorekeeping practice
Encouragement of good shot choices
Lesson 2-3Warm-Up (10 min)
Paddle taps, side-to-side movement, mini rallies
Drills (40–50 min)
Serving + Returning
Add directional control (to backhand, to deep)
Groundstrokes
Forehand + backhand with footwork
Emphasize contact point and follow-through
Dinks
Short soft shots from NVZ line
Cross-court and straight dinks
Games/Simulations (10–15 min)
Serve + return + 1 groundstroke rally
Dinking contest: how many in a row?
Youth players
Working with kidsAt its core, this is a game. It should be fun first. The drills, warmups, every part of the lessons will be fun while ensuring learning good habits that they can build on.
Working with teenagersKeep the fun of the game alive while introducing best practices and techniques to increase their game to a competitive level
What you need to bringYou may bring your own paddle and balls.
Bring comfortable, weather appropriate athletic clothes.
Water!
What I can bringI will bring paddles and balls
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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