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Here is a partial list of local instructors.

Alden Gannon

PCI Certfied Seattle (206) 650-5278 thinkpickleballcoaching.com [email protected]

Hi picklers! I'm Alden, tech worker turned pickleball fanatic. My approach relies on AI, big data, on-court sessions and video analysis. I call it modern coaching for the modern player.

Too often I found myself practicing skills I never used on the court. So I switched my focus from techniques like learning shots to winning points. It turns out there are lots of ways of winning points, and it's different for each person. Yes, part of that is technique, but it also means positioning, communication and working through mental roadblocks.

Working with me means working on real games, in real time. It means uploading game video for AI analysis. It means Zoom sessions to work on navigating our inner game and team strategy. It means working with groups of players and finding your community.

Join us at Think Pickleball Coaching!

Chon Vargas

South Seattle West Seattle (206) 940-3747 [email protected]

Chon is a certified pickleball instructor who teaches for the Seattle Parks department and also offers private lessons in the South Seattle area and in West Seattle. He is also part of SMPA’s Diversity Inclusion In Pickleball (DIIP) program whose goal is to promote diversity in the sport by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for players of all backgrounds. You can email Chon at [email protected] or text him at (206) 940-3747.

Devin Schmidt

Head Pickleball Pro Devinmschmidtgmail.com

Devin is Head Pickleball Pro at Harbor Square. He offers private and group lessons indoors at Harbor Square and outdoors in the Edmonds/Seattle area. You can email him at Devinmschmidtgmail.com.

Drew Carlstedt

West Seattle Beginner Intermediate Inclusive (518) 423-9056 PickleballDrew.wordpress.com drewdrewcarlstedtgmail.com

Drew teaches friendly private or group lessons in West Seattle to beginner and intermediate players. He emphasizes an approachable, fun, positive, supportive environment because when we feel comfortable and are having fun, we learn more! Everyone's goals and best pickleball-self look different, let's find yours together.

Full info at PickleballDrew.wordpress.com or contact at drewdrewcarlstedtgmail.com or (518) 423-9056

Fielding Snow

PCI Certified Shoreline, WA Seattle, WA drivedropdinkgmail.com

Fielding is a PCI certified pickleball instructor. He has years of experience coaching in multiple racquet sports. He has been offering instructional sessions for free at Shoreview Park twice a week as well as paid private, semi-private and group lessons. You can email him at drivedropdinkgmail.com.

Greg DiMarco

Seattle area to Fife/Tacoma IPTPA Certified (206) 412-3472 gregdimarcoyahoo.com

IPTPA Certified Level II Instructor. Instruction based on your needs. Seattle area to Fife/Tacoma. Available: M-F. (206) 412-3472 gregdimarcoyahoo.com

Karen Thomas

PPR Certfied Seattle (206) 853-1609 www.karenthomaspickleball.com [email protected]

Sharing the Joy of Pickleball

Karen is a professional PPR Certified pickleball coach who has been playing pickleball recreationally and competitively for 10+ years. A national medalist in doubles and singles with a former competitive tennis background, she is well equipped and enjoys teaching pickleball to beginners and helping those who have been playing for a while improve their skills.

She offers private and group lessons in Seattle, and pickleball programming/facilitation for social/corporate events. Lessons are tailored to meet each student's needs wherever they are on their pickleball journey, and may focus on technique, strategy, teamwork, tournament prep, mental focus and more.

Visit www.karenthomaspickleball.com to learn more, and contact Karen at (206) 853-1609 or [email protected].

Lorilee Beltman

Edmonds Beginner (425) 445-4287 https://lorileebeltman.com/pickleball-lessons-for-beginners [email protected]

Beginner Pickleball lessons from a PPA certified assistant coach in Edmonds, WA.

Lorilee gets players off to a great start in a three-hour clinic designed for complete beginners and those who’ve hopped on the court a few times but lack confidence. Safety, stroke mechanics, doubles positioning, scoring, rules, and etiquette are all covered. Small classes are limited to eight. After the course, Lorilee invites players to a beginners group that meets regularly, enabling newbies to socialize and get playing right away.

Reviews from students, details and sign-up information can be found at https://lorileebeltman.com/pickleball-lessons-for-beginners or email [email protected] or text to (425) 445-4287.

Mark Friedenberg

Pickleball Hall of Famer Yoda Winning Pickleball

Pickleball Hall of Famer Mark Friedenberg, also known as Yoda, offers lessons and clinics in the Seattle area in the summer and fall.

Mary Ann Benack (Smash Pickleball)

Head Pickleball Pro PPR Certified Kent, WA Smash Pickleball

Mary Ann Benack is the head pro at Smash Pickleball. She is a PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Pro level certified instructor and offers lessons at her facility in Kent, WA. She is a full-time pickleball coach and high-level tournament player who is passionate about helping ambitious players achieve their big, bold pickleball dreams. You can find out more at Smash Pickleball.

Max Anderson (Jedi Pickleball Academy)

SeaTac to Seattle mnsfld69yahoo.com

Max Anderson is Seattle's one and only OG pickleball coach. He used to teach intro pickleball classes for the Seattle Parks Department several times a year at three different locations for several years in a row. You can email him at mnsfld69yahoo.com.

Roger BelAir

Edmonds Redmond Kirkland BelAirRgmail.com

Roger has taught pickleball to over 3,000 people … from a former Wimbledon tennis pro to grandmothers who simply want to have fun. He’s a frequent guest teaching pro at one of the world’s premiere destination health resorts and has taught in maximum security prisons.

His involvement with pickleball has been applauded by the Washington Post, NPR, and a front-page story in USA TODAY, and other media outlets. A documentary is currently in production about his teaching pickleball in prisons.

He currently conducts clinics for the cities of Edmonds, Redmond and Kirkland. Roger can be contacted at BelAirRgmail.com

Steve Blatt

Eastside (425) 633-4416 Steve Blatt is an educator at heart with 31 years of teaching experience. He has taught Pickleball to beginner and intermediate players in Costa Rica for several years. Just relocated back home to Bellevue, Steve is the Pickleball Pro at Samena Swim and Recreation Club and represents Selkirk as an Advocate. Steve believes that lessons should be a fun way to build skills, strategies, and confidence. If you are looking for an outstanding instructor on the Eastside, give Steve a call at (425) 633-4416.

Theresa Haynie

Beginner IPTPA Certified Theresa.Haynieoutlook.com Theresa is an IPTPA Level 1 certified pickleball instructor and manages the Women’s Doubles Skills Group (WDSG) clinics in Seattle. These popular instructional pickleball skills and play sessions for women are free, with Monday sessions for beginners to 2.75 level, and Wednesdays for 3.0 and higher players. Theresa offers private, semi-private, and group lessons in the Seattle area. Email Theresa.Haynieoutlook.com for more info, or sign up for the WDSG at playtimescheduler.com.

Tom Grubb (Northwest Pickleball Training)

IPTPA Certified Pro NWPBTRAINgmail.com

Tom Grubb is an

• IPTPA Training Director and Level II Certified Pro - Pickleball Instructor/Coach
• Head Pickleball Teaching Pro at the following venues:
  • The Bellevue Club
  • Gorin Tennis Center
  • Washington Athletic
  • Overlake Golf and Country
  • SeaTac Community Center
• Certified Level 4 Pickleball Rating Specialist
• Past Certified Pickleball Referee
• Pickleball Hall of Fame Selection Committee Member
• Past Director Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
• Distributor of Pro-Lite equipment (Made in America) and a savings to you.

Tom teaches clinics, classes and private lessons for all player levels throughout the region. You can email him at NWPBTRAINgmail.com to find out about his currently scheduled clinics, to ask him to schedule one where you play and/or set up lessons.

Classes

Auburn Parks and Recreation

Auburn Parks usually offers various pickleball classes at the Les Goves Gym throughout the year.

Bellevue Community College

Bellevue Community College offers pickleball classes. Anyone can get admitted and register for those classes. Seniors can register for a nominal fee.

Bellevue Parks and Recreation

Bellevue Parks usually offers various pickleball classes at the South Bellevue Comunity Center throughout the year.

Edmonds Parks and Recreation

Edmonds Parks offers pickleball clinics for beginners and intermediate players during the summer months.

Kirkland Parks and Recreation

Kirkland Parks offers pickleball clinics for beginners and intermediate players during the summer months.

Redmond Parks and Recreation

Redmond Parks offers pickleball clinics for beginners and intermediate players during the summer months.

Seattle Parks and Recreation

Seattle Parks usually offers pickleball classes at various community centers throughout the year. Email Seattle Parks at [email protected] for more information.

Workshops and Clinics

Quite a few local pickleball workshops and clinics are advertised through various facebook pickleball groups.

The following locations often offer public pickleball clinics:

• Gorin Tennis at Redmond ​Tennis Center
• Harbor Square Athletic Club (Edmonds)
• SeaTac Community Center

Learn Coaches

• Alden Gannon
• Chon Vargas
• Devin Schmidt
• Drew Carlstedt
• Fielding Snow
• Greg DiMarco
• Karen Thomas
• Lorilee Beltman
• Mark Friedenberg
• Mary Ann Benack
• Max Anderson
• Roger BelAir
• Steve Blatt
• Theresa Haynie
• Tom Grubb

Classes Workshops and Clinics