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Rancho Tapo Community Park (Lemon)Pickleball Venue in Simi Valley, CA

4.8(27 coach reviews)
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1 coach•From $93 per lesson
Rancho Tapo Community Park (Lemon) - Pickleball venue🏓Simi Valley, CA

Outdoor pickleball court in Simi Valley

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Rancho Tapo Community Park (Lemon) - Pickleball venue🏓Simi Valley, CA
Courts
4
Setting
Outdoor
open-air
Parking
On-site

1 pickleball coach at Rancho Tapo Community Park (Lemon)

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Derek Abrams profile
About Derek

With over 15 years of experience coaching various sports, including tennis and video games, I've honed my skills in guiding athletes and gamers alike to reach their full potential. Recently, I discovered pickleball and instantly fell in love with both playing and teaching this exciting sport. Combining my passion for coaching with my newfound love for pickleball, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels improve their game and enjoy the thrill of competition. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned player aiming to enhance your skills, I'm here to provide expert guidance and support every step of the way.

What students say...

"He is great, has a lot of patience, explains well, and corrects you when you are not doing it well.

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Derek
From$93per lesson

Derek

Bio: With over 15 years of experience coaching various sports, including tennis and video games, I've honed my skills in guiding athletes and gamers alike to reach their full potential. Recently, I discovered pickleball and instantly fell in love with both playing and teaching this exciting sport. Combining my passion for coaching with my newfound love for pickleball, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels improve their game and enjoy the thrill of competition. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned player aiming to enhance your skills, I'm here to provide expert guidance and support every step of the way.
4.8
53 Lessons given
4.8
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 10:00 AM
PPR Certified
Tournament Winner
💰$93 for weekly lessons
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About Rancho Tapo Community Park (Lemon)

Rancho Tapo Community Park in Simi Valley offers public outdoor pickleball courts alongside picnic areas, playgrounds, and a splash pad, ideal for casual play and family outings.

When to come
This is one of the busiest venues in the area. Weekday mornings and mid-afternoons are typically your best bet for an open court or a focused lesson.
Amenities
  • On-site parking
  • Outdoor facility
  • Entrance: The entrance to Rancho Tapo Community Park is located on Sequoia Avenue, between Avenida Simi and Royal Avenue, in Simi Valley.
Hours

Parks open daily from dawn to dusk

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Where you'll play

Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA

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Lessons at Rancho Tapo Community Park (Lemon), explained

Lessons at Rancho Tapo Community Park (Lemon) start at $93 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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  1. Pickleball
  3. California
  5. Simi Valley
  7. Rancho Tapo Community Park (Lemon)

Reviews for coaches at Rancho Tapo Community Park (Lemon)

4.8(27 coach reviews)
Blima R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
The lesson with Derek was quite helpful, especially in terms of understanding the importance of controlling the ball's direction. I’d like to get better at aiming during singles play, and having more control over where the ball goes would be useful. Though I still need to refine that aspect, I’m optimistic about building on what I learned and hope future lessons can focus more on directional techniques. Still, I’d suggest others give Derek a try if they want to improve specific skills like this.
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Blima R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
I’m so thrilled to play games now. Love pickleball even more after training with Derek. He’s quite great in making the sport feel more accessible and easier to beginners or even more experienced players. I look fwd in the future do a group lesson could be beneficial to pick up game strategies. Derek has been wonderful from day 1 and I highly recommend him to any level player. He is very detailed, takes his time and knows where we need to adjust or improve. Thank you so much Derek!
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LouVerified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
I really enjoyed learning new serve and stroke techniques, especially the drop shots, during my lesson with Derek. The guidance was clear and helpful, making it easier to improve my game. If you're looking to take your pickleball skills to the next level, Derek’s lessons are definitely worth trying. A great experience overall!
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Blima R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Honestly, I’d say Derek is quite attentive and really takes the time to focus on improving overall gameplay. Though I think I still need to get better at executing shots during the game, his lesson did help clarify some techniques I was missing. If you’re aiming to sharpen your skills, it’s worth trying him out.
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Blima R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Oh, Derek's patient approach really stood out. He explains proper forms in a way that's easy to follow, which made me feel comfortable and helped clarify the fundamentals. Though I still want to improve my shot management, I’m looking forward to the next lesson and appreciate his coaching.
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Genevieve P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
He is great, has a lot of patience, explains well, and corrects you when you are not doing it well.
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Jill S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Wonderful experience today Excellent instructor Patient informative had a great time 
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Dean T.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Excellent Coach. Explains everything...I appreciate that.
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Dana F.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Wonderful coach! Very patient and very thourough!
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Amor M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Derek is a great coach, very patient.
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Jill S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Great!!! Again.
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LouVerified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
All around tips
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LouVerified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Nice progress with the lesson. The grip fix really clarified my kitchen play and front-court timing. I’m encouraged to keep pushing my game, expecting steady gains.
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