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Dill Dinkers Pickleball Club - St. PetersburgPickleball Venue in St. Petersburg, FL

4.9(94 coach reviews)
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1 coach•From $121 per lesson
Dill Dinkers Pickleball Club - St. Petersburg - Pickleball venue🏓St. Petersburg, FL

Indoor pickleball court in St. Petersburg

Dill Dinkers Pickleball Club - St. Petersburg - Pickleball venue🏓St. Petersburg, FL
Courts
10
Setting
Indoor
year-round
Parking
On-site

1 pickleball coach at Dill Dinkers Pickleball Club - St. Petersburg

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Derek Godshall profile
About Derek

Your high-spirited coach on this exciting pickleball journey. With a 5.0 ranking and 4+ years of court prowess, I've translated my passion into coaching for the past two years. My coaching style is about high energy, positivity, and, most importantly, fun! Let's hit the court together, master those pickleball skills, and make every game a celebration. See you on the courts!

What students say...

"Derek is an incredible coach! He is an extremely skilled player, personally, and has an extraordinary ability to ascertain and adjust to each students needs. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with him.

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Derek

Bio: Your high-spirited coach on this exciting pickleball journey. With a 5.0 ranking and 4+ years of court prowess, I've translated my passion into coaching for the past two years. My coaching style is about high energy, positivity, and, most importantly, fun! Let's hit the court together, master those pickleball skills, and make every game a celebration. See you on the courts!
4.9
316 Lessons given
4.9
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 10:30 AM
PPR Certified
💰$121 for weekly lessons
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About Dill Dinkers Pickleball Club - St. Petersburg

Dill Dinkers St. Petersburg offers 10 indoor pickleball courts with wood and hard surfaces, permanent lines/nets, lights, pro shop. Ideal for all levels with memberships, lessons, events for up to 60.

Amenities
  • On-site parking
  • Indoor facility — weatherproof

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Where you'll play

2000 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA

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Lessons at Dill Dinkers Pickleball Club - St. Petersburg, explained

Lessons at Dill Dinkers Pickleball Club - St. Petersburg start at $121 per lesson. The exact price depends on the coach, the session length, and whether you book solo or split a group lesson with friends — and your first lesson is always free.

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Reviews for coaches at Dill Dinkers Pickleball Club - St. Petersburg

4.9(94 coach reviews)
AbelVerified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 15•Verified ✓
Derek's lesson really emphasized attention and focus on detail, which I found pretty helpful. Though I think the resets and dinking could still use some work, still, he's quite attentive during lessons and minimizes distractions. It's a subtle improvement, but I feel like I’m gaining better control over my paddle. If you're into refining specific skills with a calm, measured approach, maybe give Derek a shot.
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Dmitrii K.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 25•Verified ✓
The lesson with Derek was quite helpful overall, particularly in terms of improving my shot consistency and court awareness. Although I didn’t expect everything to turn around instantly, I feel more confident on the court after it. Still, I think a bit more focus on specific drills might help next time. But honestly, I’d suggest giving Derek a try if you’re aiming to refine your game gently.
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Dmitrii K.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 25•Verified ✓
Honestly, Derek's lesson really helped improve my control and consistency on the court. The focus on technical details was quite helpful, especially since I could see my progress clearly. Still, I think more targeted drills on serving and dinking would make a big difference next time. But overall, I’d say it’s worth giving Derek a try if you want to refine your pickleball skills.
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Kathleen S.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 14•Verified ✓
Wow, I think the lesson with Derek really flew by, and I appreciated the focus on practical skills. Though I still want to develop better muscle memory, the lesson highlighted some key areas I can work on. To continue to improve, I’ll definitely try another lesson with him and see how my control and reflexes can get sharper. It was a helpful experience and worth the time.
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Sandra Z.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
I find Derek's focus on my weaknesses pretty helpful, and I learned a lot of techniques from him during the lesson. Still, I think I need to keep working on some areas, but his approach makes me optimistic about future progress. If you're looking to improve your pickleball skills with someone who pays attention to your specific needs, Derek’s definitely worth trying.
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Kathleen S.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 14•Verified ✓
I appreciated Derek's lesson because we played singles games and worked through some specific drills, which felt pretty helpful. Though I still need to get more comfortable with shots directly at me, I think with a bit more practice, I’ll get there. Still, it was a good experience and I’d consider trying Derek again to keep improving.
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Dmitrii K.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 25•Verified ✓
I found the lesson quite informative, and it really expanded my understanding of the game. Still, I think a bit more knowledge could make future lessons even more helpful, though I appreciate the solid foundation. Derek's approach makes learning pickleball pretty accessible, and I’d consider trying another lesson to deepen my skills.
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Kathleen S.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 14•Verified ✓
The lesson with Derek had a noticeably faster pace, which helped me stay engaged throughout. Still, I think I need to work on my overall game at the kitchen line, though I did pick up some useful tips. If you're looking to improve your pickleball skills with a measured approach, Derek's a solid choice.
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Steven S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Derek is a great instructor and very nice guy who offers lots of good advice and encouragement. After just one session, he’s helped me begin transitioning from my tennis game to pickleball. Looking forward to our next lesson.
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LindaVerified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Derek is an incredible coach! He is an extremely skilled player, personally, and has an extraordinary ability to ascertain and adjust to each students needs. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with him.
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Kathleen S.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 14•Verified ✓
The lesson was pretty fast paced, which kept me on my toes, but still manageable. Though I think I need better serves, Derek's instruction helped me realize where I can improve, and I appreciate his calm approach.
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Tom S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 2•Verified ✓
Derek is an exceptional teacher; patient, clear and thorough. Strikes the perfect balance between instruction and fun. Absolutely terrific experience
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Ewing G.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Love Derek - he’s adaptable, fun to hit with, and a great teacher at breaking things down and making them more simple.
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William P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Derek was great. Went over the basics and was always encouraging. Looking forward to next lesson
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Tara K.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
My first lesson was great! Full of teaching, rules and great insights. Excited to learn more!
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Mike g.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Derek was terrific and make the lesson specific to my abilities to move/play/swing
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Carla W.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Derek is an awesome coach. Very excited I connected with him through this app.
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William P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
As always Derek is a great teacher. Very patient and encouraging
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John J.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Derek is very good at giving tips on how to improve your game.
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Tara K.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Great second lesson! Amazing coach and very encouraging.
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Tara K.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Love Derek!! Super helpful and great with skills!!
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Orlando B.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Excellent Instructor
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LindaVerified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Derek is amazing!
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Bill V.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
good first one
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Steven S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Always great.
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Bill V.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
good lesson
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John H.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
Great coach!
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