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Learn Pickleball with Paul

⭑5.0 (95)
💰$56 weekly lessons

Greetings! I'm a public health doc passionate about racquet sports, particularly pickleball. As a PPR Certified Coach and with the most 5* reviews in the Chicagoland area, I bring years of experience and a commitment to spreading the joy of pickleball to others. My lessons prioritize solid fundamentals, consistent and safe play, and, above all, having a blast on the court. Whether you're 8 or 80, let's embark on this exciting pickleball journey together!

Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅Tournament Winner
📝PPR Certified
🎓3 years coaching
🔥210 Lessons
⭐️Tournament Competitor
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Reviews

Total reviews95
Average rating
4.99
Mitch R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 24
Another great workout, thanks Paul,
Tyng W.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10
The first lesson with Paul was everything I expected and more. His guidance, corrections, and explanations were easy to understand. He took the time to answer all of my questions through our first lesson. I can tell he would be a great coach to continue building my skills with and provide the right guidance towards my playing goals. I’m looking forward to continuing my lessons with him and to put into practice the great foundation he has already taught me. I would highly recommend Paul as your pickleball coach!
bryan o.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 9
He provided minor adjustments to correct my mistakes, and by the end of the lesson, I saw significant improvements.
Tuan C.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 8
Great lesson, learned a lot!
Emma G.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6
Paul is patient and thorough. Lots of great tips. I feel confident after just one lesson. Looking forward to continuing.

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:
41 courts available
Maggie Daley Park

Maggie Daley Park, 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

274.9 miles away
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Roosevelt Park Pickleball Courts

62 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

274.9 miles away
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Union Park

Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

277.1 miles away
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Oakton Pickleball Courts

4701 Oakton Street

285.2 miles away
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Lovelace Park

Gross Point Rd & Thayer St, Evanston, IL 60201, United States

285.8 miles away
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Brook Park

798 East 3rd Street

286 miles away
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Mayfair Park

10835 Wakefield Street

286.2 miles away
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Wilmette Community Playfields

620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL, USA

286.7 miles away
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Lawler Park

Lawler Park, 10040 Lavergne Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA

286.8 miles away
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Oak Brook Pickleball Courts

Central Park West, 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA

287.7 miles away
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Prospect Park

315 West Chicago Avenue

288.2 miles away
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Ty Warner Park

15 South Cass Avenue

288.8 miles away
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Northfield Park District

401 Wagner Road

289.4 miles away
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McCollum Park

6801 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60516, USA

289.4 miles away
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Eldridge Park

363 W Commonwealth Ln, Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA

289.8 miles away
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Saddlebrook Park

114 Saddle Brook Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA

289.9 miles away
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Crestview Park Recreation

245 Crestview Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA

290.4 miles away
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Flick Park

3600 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025, USA

291.5 miles away
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Pickled! Gamechangers

25334 W Eames St, Channahon, IL 60410, USA

291.7 miles away
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Crestwood Park

1824 Milton Ave

292.5 miles away
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The Picklr - Villa Park

270 West North Avenue, Villa Park, IL, USA

292.5 miles away
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Butterfield Park

21w730 Butterfield Road

292.6 miles away
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Four Seasons Park

Finley Rd & 16th Street, Lombard, IL, USA

292.8 miles away
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Ranchview Park

1727 Ranchview Drive, Naperville, IL, USA

293 miles away
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Chippewa Park

211 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL, USA

293.6 miles away
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Hobson Corner Park

2910 Hobson Rd, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA

293.9 miles away
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Frog Pickleball

1470 S Wolf Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

295.3 miles away
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Danny Cunniff Park

2700 Trail Way

295.3 miles away
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The Picklr - Mount Prospect

211 West Rand Road, Mount Prospect, IL, USA

296 miles away
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Rainbow Falls Waterpark

200 Rev Morrison Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

296.1 miles away
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Knoch Park

724 West Street

296.8 miles away
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Nike Sports Complex

288 W Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA

297.2 miles away
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Nike Sports Complex

1520 Mill Street

297.2 miles away
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Central Park

600 South Main Street, Wheaton, IL, USA

297.3 miles away
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Pickled

286 E Geneva Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA

297.4 miles away
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Wolf’s Crossing Park

3252 Wolf’s Crossing Rd, Naperville, IL 60564, USA

298.4 miles away
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Play n Thrive Naperville

808 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL, USA

298.4 miles away
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The Picklr - Naperville

760 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, IL, USA

298.5 miles away
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Timbercrest Park

120 W Beech Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193, USA

300.5 miles away
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Fabrinni Park

1198 Hermitage Ln, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, USA

302.8 miles away
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Fabbrini Park

1704 Glen Lake Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, USA

303 miles away
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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.📍 Maggie Daley Park
sundays
6 AM - 11 PM
mondays
6 AM - 11 PM
tuesdays
6 AM - 11 PM
wednesdays
6 AM - 11 PM
thursdays
6 AM - 11 PM
fridays
6 AM - 11 PM
saturdays
6 AM - 11 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe’ll start off with intros, warm-ups and pointers on footwear and how to play pickleball safely. We’ll then cover the grip and ‘Ready’ position. We’ll then move on to playing at the Kitchen / Non-Volley Zone without and then with paddles. Through these activities I also share important facts about the Kitchen / Non-volley Zone before ending with a Dinking game.
Lesson 11+At this point you should be able to play pickleball with friends and family competently and confidently. Now we’ll focus on improving your shot accuracy and placement. We’ll also work on adding power and spin (topspin & slice) to your shots like the serve, return of serve, groundstrokes and dinks to increase your effectiveness on the court. We’ll also introduce advanced shots like the offensive lob, resets, ATP and ERNE to provide even more weapons in your pickleball arsenal and prepare you for copetititive play. We’ll also provide advice on getting a DUPR rating and playing in leagues and tournaments if needed.
Lesson 4-10For the next few lessons, we’ll consolidate what you have learnt in the first 3 lessons and also introduce the third shot drop and drive. We’ll also learn the block volley and also the key strategies and tactics for doubles play. We will do all these using demos and actual practice but also through drills and gameplay to incorporate all the techniques and strategies you have learned. We’ll also provide advice on paddle and shoe selection and suggest options for Open Play near your home or workplace if needed.
Lesson 2-3For lessons 2 and 3, we’ll cover the forehand and backhand ground strokes and also the mechanics and the rules of serving and the serve return (2 bounce rule). I’ll also teach you how to score and we’ll end off with a ‘skinny singles’ game so you can put everything you learned into practice.
What you need to bringBring along any questions you may have and what areas you want to improve and we’ll address those during our time together!
What I can bringI will provide all equipment (I have 4+ paddles and many balls) so just bring yourself fueled up and ready for a great time!

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!
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