Pickleball lessons with
Coach Steve Bowersock
From$79.38 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach Steve Bowersock
From$79.38 per lesson
•SuperCoach
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Steve is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
Coach Rating
5.0•6 reviews
SuperCoach
🏆
Steve is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
Coach Rating
5.0•6 reviews
About your pickleball coach
With years of teaching and playing experience, I am a dedicated pickleball instructor committed to studying and mastering every aspect of the game. A 5.0 player, I've won numerous local tournaments at the highest level from Templeton to Santa Barbara, and most recently, got a silver medal in 5.0 in San Jose at the California Championships! I bring passion and proven expertise to every lesson, guiding you step by step to achieve your pickleball goals!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Santa Maria, California
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 19 lessons
Steve's availability
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Steve's availability
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Availability on all locations
Near Santa Maria, California
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Accomplishments
🏓4.85 DUPR
🏅Tournament Winner
➕I teach all skill levels and ages!
Certifications & Badges
📝IPTPA Certified
Reputation
SuperCoach
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Steve is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
8 ratings•6 reviews
Miguel H.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17
Steve is very knowledgeable and welcoming, making it easy to feel comfortable during the lesson. I really appreciated his approach and clear explanations. If you’re looking to improve your pickleball game, his lessons are definitely worth trying. I’m excited to book more sessions and continue learning from him. Give it a shot if you want solid coaching and a friendly atmosphere! 🙂
Michelle A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Thank you, Steve!!
Richard I.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4
The quality of my coach Steve was quite impressive, and I really appreciated how he identified what I needed to work on. Although I’ve achieved and even exceeded my base goals thanks to his clear guidance, now it's on me to put everything into practice. Still, I feel more confident about my game and look forward to seeing how I progress with what he pointed out. If you're considering trying Steve out, I’d say go ahead and give it a shot.
Katie
Steve is extremely knowledgeable and very patient. He explains things clearly and in a way that’s easy to understand.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduce students to the basic rules, techniques, and gameplay of pickleball, emphasizing safety, fun, and engagement.
By the end of this lesson, players should be able to:
Demonstrate a proper grip and basic strokes.
Serve correctly and understand the 2-bounce rule. Understand the layout of the court and basic rules. Play a short rally or game
Lesson 2-3Reinforce basic strokes and rules, introduce dinking, volleys, and court positioning, and increase confidence through controlled gameplay.
Learning Goals by End of Lesson 2-3:
Perform consistent dinks and volleys
Understand movement as a doubles team
Serve and return with intent and direction
Play short games with proper rules and basic strategy
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonGame Assessment / Skill Check:
Make notes on strengths and weaknesses for focus areas
Areas that may need refinement:
Dipping drives
Aggressive drops
Advanced drinking, forehand and backhand
Volleys
Transition zone resets and attacks
Speed ups and Counters
The Lob
The Erne
The ATP
Lesson 2-3Build on the high level skills from the previous lesson’s assessment and focus on improving what’s needed.
What you need to bringYour paddle, a water bottle, athletic clothes and shoes, hat and/or sunglasses
What I can bringI have everything needed for a lesson. Sometimes I bring just pickleballs, sometimes I bring a ball machine, sometimes I bring the top spin pro... It all depends on what level I’m teaching and what we are working on.
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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Pickleball with Steve B.⭑ 5.0 (8 reviews)