Play Pickleball at Rosland Park

I grew up playing tennis and ping pong, but my world changed in 2020 when I discovered pickleball. Instantly captivated, I became a PPR Pickleball Certified Coach and delved into tournaments across Minnesota. What I cherish most about pickleball is its ability to unite people of all ages, fostering exercise, enjoyment, and social connections. Engaging with the community, meeting new players, and sharing insights on technique and strategy are my passions. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your game, I offer private and group lessons to elevate your skills on the court.

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PPR and DUPR certified coach, I’ve taught hundreds of courses and thousands of students from beginners to high-intermediates. In addition to private lessons, I teach at multiple facilities throughout the Twin Cites - Including Bloomington and Hopkins Community Ed programs, Project SOAR, Hopkins Activity Center, Bloomington and Hopkins Elementary Schools, Legacy Pickleball and more. My teaching philosophy is to ensure students enjoy a fun and engaging atmosphere while building their skills, mechanics, techniques and strategies through hands-on development and entertaining games. A willing to learn and big smiles are a requirement!

"To be honest, Dave is a close personal friend of mine but I asked him if I could sign up for the class he was teaching next. What really impressed me was that I went into the first class being a bit nervous being his friend, but he had everyone introduce themselves and he said by all means that I was to tell everyone I was his friend (and it turned out, only male besides himself) and everyone seemed excited because his friend had signed up. Dave started with all the basics, how to hold the Paddle, how to be in position to serve or return, how the scoring works, and when I got confused keeping score, he knew he had me, because I did it over and over...but he would just laugh and mention the actual score and we'd play on. His coaching and instructing style is low key, fun, engaging, (while also making fun of my inability to remember the score). I truly enjoyed the classes and hope to take more from him in the near future because he's a great instructor!,

With 3 years of teaching pickleball, I tailor sessions to help you excel and enjoy the game. I am dedicated to helping you reach your full potential on the court! I’m a strategic player, all about making the right decision decisions and executing them correctly. I’ll teach you how to outsmart your opponents with patience, technique and placement. With an expansive knowledge of the game, I could teach you whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player. I’m most beneficial to those in the 3.0s to 3.9s trying to get over the 4.0 hump.

Having honed my skills on the court for years, I'm thrilled to share my passion for pickleball with aspiring players of all levels. With two years of pickleball experience playing/coaching and some 40+ years of playing/coaching in table tennis under my belt, I'm dedicated to helping you elevate your pickleball game through engaging drills and personalized strategies, all while fostering a fun and supportive learning environment. Let's get you serving aces and smashing volleys in no time!