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Happy Student Score

Outstanding

Reliability

Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.

Average rating

5.0

33 ratings•17 reviews

Jamie M.Verified ✓

Lessons taken: 12•Verified ✓

Patient kind and knowledgeable A+

Thao C.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓

Samuel is a great teacher. I learn a lot from our lessons. I will definitely refer him to everyone I know who wants to improve their pickleball games and learn new skills. Samuel is also a great guy. Very friendly and patient.

Liz B.Verified ✓

Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓

Sam is an incredibly helpful instructor who goes the extra mile to tailor his lesson to his students. Both my husband and I love using him for lessons, even though we’re at pretty different levels of advancement. I’m a novice while my husband is getting ready for the 3.5 level.

Pao E.Verified ✓

Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓

I enjoyed my lesson with Samuel

Shay T.

Sam was an incredible instructor. He taught about 11 individuals of varying skill level at the same time and was able to individualize his feedback to each person. He was able to quickly observe what each person needed to improve and give them instruction. I really appreciated how he had us all doing drills specific to our abilities, athleticism, and experience.

Michael H.

Samuel puts a lot of work into perfecting his craft as a teacher. His ability to explain pickleball concepts and his patience as you figure out pickleball shots is a combination that will set you up for success. It is clear that the tips he shares with his students have been earned with sweat and hard work!

Pickleball with Samuel K.⭑ 5.0 (33 reviews)

How it works

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonOur first lesson will start with a skills assessment, where I evaluate your pickleball game and mechanics. From there, we will practice fundamental pickleball techniques and mechanics tailored to your individual needs. These techniques include catch and release drills, mobility and footwork exercises, and body mechanics analyses.

Lesson 11+Any further lessons will be geared towards refining your pickleball skills to play at an intermediate level and beyond! This includes learning the third shot drop, basic strategy tips, on-court positioning, and simple pattern recognition.

Lesson 4-10Lessons 4 - 10 will emphasize applying the techniques we’ve practiced to a game scenario. We will work on developing consistency and maintaining longer rallies in a pickleball game, as well as including the proper context for why we do what we do in a game scenario.

Lesson 2-3Our second and third lessons will focus on continuing to practice the key areas of improvement we previously identified. We’ll make any additional adjustments as needed, whether that be including any additional drills or exercises or modifying existing ones.

Advanced training plan

Your first lessonOur first lesson together will begin with a discussion of specific areas of your game that you’d like to improve or are struggling to develop. Some common areas students want to improve in are their third shot drops, transition zone shots, and dinks. We’ll play a couple of points to view the weak points in context and then we’ll implement drills to improve the needed areas for development, as well as identify the root causes for the errors.

Lesson 11+The following lessons will be focused on point construction, shot selection, and consistency in technique. You’ll learn what decisions to make on the court and when, why those decisions are the best options, what pickleball shots will help you win points, and what body mechanics will help you achieve the best techniques.

Lesson 4-10Lessons 4 - 10 will be geared towards identifying other areas of improvement and repeating the same drilling-application cycle as the first three lessons.

Lesson 2-3In our second and third lessons, we’ll continue to work on your key areas of improvement from the first lesson via tailored drills and work towards implementing them into a game scenario. We’ll discuss what the proper decisions and techniques are to set yourself up for improvement

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!

Pickleball lessons with

Coach Samuel Kim

From$70.87 per lesson

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Pickleball lessons with

Coach Samuel Kim

From$70.87 per lesson

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Happy Student Score

Outstanding

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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.

Coach Rating

5.0•17 reviews

Happy Student Score

Outstanding

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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.

Coach Rating

5.0•17 reviews

About your pickleball coach

As a Professional Pickleball Registry certified instructor with over a year of teaching and competing experience, I'm dedicated to helping players of all backgrounds unlock their potential on the court. Whether you're looking to be the best player in your friend group or you want to win your next tournament, my goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to understand and enjoy the game to the fullest. I'll tailor my coaching approach to meet your specific needs and help you reach your pickleball goals. Let's hit the courts together and take your game to the next level!

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates

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Lives in: Arlington, Virginia

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Years Playing: 2 years

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Given: 60 lessons

Samuel's availability

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Samuel's availability

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Madison Manor Park (tennis court)

Free

321.3 miles away

Kenmore Middle School (tennis court)

Free

322.6 miles away

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Near Arlington, Virginia

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Accomplishments

🏅Tournament Winner

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➕Tournament Coach

Certifications & Badges

📝First Aid Certified

📝PPR Certified

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Coach Samuel Kim

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Madison Manor Park (tennis court)

Kenmore Middle School (tennis court)

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