Play Pickleball at Walnut Ranch Park

With over two decades of recreational tennis and ping pong experience, coupled with two years immersed in the world of Pickleball, I've cultivated a deep passion for racket sports. Transitioning into coaching, I've discovered a profound love for Pickleball and pursued full-time certification as a PPR instructor. My goal is simple: to share my enthusiasm for the sport and instill proper techniques, guiding players to their fullest potential on the Pickleball court.

"Steve was very meticulous in teaching proper technique and shared practical tips that helped improve my serve and overall game. As a beginner, I really appreciated his patience and supportive approach.

Discovering pickleball was a game-changer! As an experienced player, I bring a year of dedicated coaching and a contagious enthusiasm to every session. Let's unlock your potential together and make your pickleball journey fun and rewarding. Hard practices and go getter type players

"Another great lesson. Worked on my weakness, hitting balls in the air rather than letting the ball bounce.

25, 4.5-5.0 DUPR, 1 mo. experience 🥒, 5 yr coach, 20 yrs 🎾🏓🥒 racket sports. I work with players of all skill levels, focusing on technical development, strategic shot selection, court positioning, and anticipation to elevate their overall performance.

"As a total beginner, I was nervous to start, but Coach [Name] made everything easy to understand. He’s patient, clear, and builds fundamentals step by step. After just a few lessons, I felt confident joining open play. Highly recommend for anyone new to pickleball.

Hi, I’m Michael Stine III, a PPR Certified Professional Pickleball Coach and competitive player based in Southern California. I’ve been playing pickleball for over two years and competing at a high level in CAPA, iPickle, collegiate tournaments, and even internationally in Italy. I’ve coached athletes ranging from ages 8 to 60+, including Junior PPA and National Junior Pickleball champions. Many of my students have gone on to win tournaments at the 3.0–4.5 levels in singles, doubles, and mixed divisions. My coaching approach focuses on developing strong fundamentals and technical precision, smart strategy and tactical awareness, and mental toughness to elevate your game quickly. Whether you’re a beginner learning proper technique or an advanced player refining your competitive edge, I’ll tailor each session to your specific goals and skill level. I believe in building confidence through consistency, positivity, and game-based learning so you’ll not only improve but have fun doing it. Let’s get you ready to compete at your best and level up your pickleball game!

"Michael is legit! He explains everything so well and he’s super nice. I’ve improved so much from the pickleball tips he’s given me!

Passionate pickleball coach with 2.5 years of competitive playing experience. I love helping beginners learn the game and guiding intermediate to advanced players to elevate their skills. My coaching style is friendly, encouraging, and always centered on having fun.

Fueling court confidence is my specialty. For two years, I've helped players elevate their pickleball game. I bring passion, tailored strategies, and my experience as a dedicated player to every lesson.

I'm a tournament-winning pickleball coach with 7 years of experience helping players of all levels reach their full potential. My passion is fostering a fun, engaging environment where students can learn, grow, and fall in love with this incredible sport! I can teach basic fundamentals from 3 racket sports (tennis, table tennis, and badminton) applied into pickleball. I can cover from proper utilization of powers to changing grips to proper footworks, to building shot selections to various special shot techniques, to reading offense-defense, and game strategies, etc.