# Ted Pumma > Ted Pumma is a Pickleball coach in Houston, Texas on TeachMe.To. Source: https://teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-ted-pumma ## About - Headline: Pickleball with Ted Pumma - Price: From $100 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, 6 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 6 - Years of experience: 3 4.6 DUPR - PPR Certified Pickleball Coach with 3 years of dedicated teaching experience. My coaching focuses on gaining skills on the fundamentals; specializing in breaking down stroke mechanics, court positioning, and foundational form to set students up for long-term consistency and success. Enjoys working with students who bring a curious mindset to the court—players who are genuinely willing to learn, open to feedback, and excited to try out new strategies, shots, and dink variations ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $155 total, $155 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $345 total, $115 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $1000 total, $100 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Private Backyard Pickleball Court With Pro Quality And Basketball Hoop, Houston, Texas - Casa Pickle, Houston, Texas - The Pickleball Spot, Houston, Texas - Houston Pickleball Center, Houston, Texas - Pickle Lab, Houston, Texas - One More Fun Game Pickleball, Houston, Texas - Elite Pickleball Club - The Heights, Houston, Texas - Memorial West Community Club, Houston, Texas ## Reviews > Within 5 minutes of watching me in rec play, Coach Ted already knew what all I struggled with. I’ve worked with so many coaches in the past year and have had countless lessons, but Coach Ted is probably the only coach who had somehow explained something to me in a way I understood. All previous coaches would try to show me how to use more shoulders to hit instead of all arm, but I could never do it properly until Coach Ted showed me and I was able to do it right away. He taught me to hit starting with “side view” and to hit like “twisting a bottle”. We also worked on two-handed backhanded din… > From Thao, 5 out of 5 > If you’re looking to take your pickleball game to the next level, Ted is your guy. What I really like about his coaching is that he meets you where you are in terms of your level, keeps things fun, and has a great way of pushing you without making it feel overwhelming. His drills are practical, challenging, and you can actually see the difference in your game. Ted is also the kind of coach that clubs seek out from all over, including internationally, to work with their exclusive guests, and after taking a few sessions with him, it’s easy to see why. Great coach, great energy, and you definite… > From Karim, 5 out of 5 > Ted helped me identify a flaw in my forehand that was causing elbow pain. After just a few sessions, I noticed I was hitting the ball more effortlessly and with significantly less pain. I highly recommend Ted to anyone who wants to improve their game and make real, lasting progress. > From Sam, 5 out of 5 > Great coach! Very knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient. He explains things clearly and make every session enjoyable while helping you improve your skills and confidence. Highly recommend! > From Lan, 5 out of 5 > Ted's high-intensity drills helped push my game to 4.4 DUPR rating. His structured training and focus on game-like pressure accelerated my development on the court. > From John, 5 out of 5 > Great Coach. Definitely has an eye for my weaknesses and how to improve them. Makes me work hard and bring out the best in my game. > From Red, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-ted-pumma): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/bf49ee31-8c3d-4fa9-a610-06165f2af4fc): Read open times, get an exact quote, and book for a student. - [Agent instructions](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling the API.