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Reputation

Happy Student Score

Great

Reliability

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

Average rating

4.9

Kelly B.Verified ✓

•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓

So fun!!!!! Super sweet, patient and kind human with awesome coaching skills 😊

Alexandra G.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓

Zak is great highly recommend

Eric M.Verified ✓

•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓

Very personable and entertaining. Looking forward to our next lesson. Really takes his time

Bill G.Verified ✓

•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓

It was great

Lori T.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2•Verified ✓

What a fun and friendly guy! And very knowledgeable about the game, the strategy, the techniques, and the equipment! After just 2 lessons, I felt Zak had imparted a huge amount of knowledge to my boyfriend and I, and immediately improved our skills. I would definitely recommend him!

HEIDI C.Verified ✓

•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓

Zak was an amazing instructor who made learning the game of pickleball so enjoyable. We absolutely loved our lessons with him!

Pickleball with Zak K.⭑ 4.9 (23 reviews)

How it works

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonWe do a skill assessment. Followed by me teaching you necessary skills that will allow you to quickly progress while learning.

Lesson 11+You’re over a 3.5 player. You have the respect of your pickleball community. Now you want to be the best player on the court. Come earn your black belt!

Lesson 4-10You’ll be ready for games at your local park at this point. Now we’re going to learn how to best utilize all of our skills by using strategy.

Lesson 2-3We’ll continue to add new skills and development the ones we’ve learned previously.

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 Zak Katz

From$81 per lesson

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Pickleball lessons with

Coach Zak Katz

From$81 per lesson

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Happy Student Score

Great

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This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.

Coach Rating

4.9•23 reviews

Happy Student Score

Great

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This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.

Coach Rating

4.9•23 reviews

About your pickleball coach

I’m the Court Pro at Arrowood Golf Course and Director of Youth Programming at Melba Bishop. I also run a pickleball events company. I’m the person you want to work with.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts

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Lives in: Oceanside, California

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Years Playing: 3 years

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Given: 57 lessons

Zak's availability

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Zak's availability

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Arrowood Golf Club (Pickleball)

Free

1943.8 miles away

Availability on all locations

Near Oceanside, California

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Accomplishments

🏓5.0 DUPR

🏅Sponsored Athlete

➕Tournament Competitor

🏆Selkirk Sponsored

➕I’m Head of Youth Programming at Melba Bishop

Certifications & Badges

🎓2+ Years Teaching

📝IPTPA Certified

Specializations

🏓Tournament Organizer

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Coach Zak Katz

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Arrowood Golf Club (Pickleball)

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