Book Sean Downing - Pickleball coach near Naples, Florida

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Reputation

Happy Student Score

Outstanding

Reliability

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

Avg. time to confirm lessons9 hours

Average rating

5.0

Carla B.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 20•Verified ✓

It was a great first lesson! Sean assessed my skills and addressed my issues transferring from tennis to pickleball. We performed drills. Sean not only explained the why, but showing me and breaking it down on the court was very helpful. Would absolutely suggest taking lessons to build good skills if you're just starting out or a former tennis player.

Randall C.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓

The lesson with Sean was quite relaxed, and I appreciated his patience and solid knowledge. We focused on some specific techniques, and I still see plenty of room to improve on my skills. Still, I felt like I left with a clearer understanding of certain shots, which is encouraging. If you're after a low-pressure environment to get a grasp on pickleball fundamentals, I think Sean's worth a try.

Kate P.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓

Sean was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable of the game. I definitely would recommend him to help you learn the game!!

Toby G.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓

A lot of fun and included playing my first real match!

Kelly F.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓

Starting at the beginning was really what I needed, and Sean’s lesson did a solid job of giving me that. Though I still see this as part of my ongoing process, I think the next step in my learning will be to focus on applying what I learned to actual matches. It’s encouraging to feel like I’ve made some progress, and I’d say it’s quite helpful that he pinpointed what I need to work on without overloading me. Honestly, if you're looking for a coach who knows how to get you started without rushing, you might find this lesson worthwhile.

Cynthia C.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓

Sean is the best teacher…he targeted all the key moves and strategies to be a successful Pickleball player.

Pickleball with Sean D.⭑ 5.0 (30 reviews)

How it works

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonPaddle type and purpose, paddle grip, dink warm up.

Lesson 11+At the end I provide an overview of what steps to take next to improve.

Lesson 4-10I provide feedback of each skill performance of the student and how to drill each skill.

Lesson 2-3Provide a digital and/or printed copy of the USA Pickleball Skill Assessment Sheet and start at the top explaining each requirement, a demonstration, and then a guided exercise of each skill per the Assessment Sheet.

Advanced training plan

Your first lessonA quick analysis of the player rating by written recording of a USA Pickleball Skill Assessment Sheet according to players self report or DUPR rating.

Lesson 11+Even advanced players can benefit from refining specific aspects of their game. Identify areas where the player could improve, like shot selection, footwork, or consistency. Help them break down their game into smaller elements, and work on those individually.

Lesson 4-10Create drills that challenge their skills in new ways. For example, practice unconventional shots, serve and return variations, or endurance-focused drills. While they may already be good at executing these shots, forcing them to do it in unusual scenarios can push their limits.

Lesson 2-3Equipment, and services offered: ERNE Ball Thow machine with 90 Franklin X40’s. Professional photography on-site of training or gameplay improving their social media to attract sponsors. 1 hour GoPro video assessment of drilling and or gameplay provided to student. Can offer local pro players analysis of the video for a fee at the pro players discretion. Can connect advanced player to local pro players training facilities.

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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Coach Sean Downing

Coach Sean Downing

About your pickleball coach

Sean's availability

Sean's availability

Chill Dill Pickleball

Veterans Community Park

Ace Pickleball Club (Fort Myers)

Giuffrida Park

Three Oaks Park

Fort Myers Racquet Club

Lions Park (tennis court)

Brooks Community Park

Park Meadow Tennis Center (tennis court)

Allen Park Elementary School (tennis court)

Accomplishments

Certifications & Badges