Private Pickleball Lessons & Coaches in Surprise, AZ

Lance is a professional, multi-skilled Pickleball instructor with experience in both national and local tournaments. He brings a wealth of expertise to his coaching. Lance currently works with players ranging from 4 to 65 years old, offering both group and individual classes. Known for his positive, enjoyable, and confidence-building teaching methods, he excels in helping players of all skill levels improve. As an ambassador for the sport, Lance is deeply committed to promoting its growth and fostering a strong, supportive community.

"Lance is such a wonderful coach! Always looking forward to our next lesson!

5.0 - Proton Sponsored pro level player. Head Pro at The Village Gainey Ranch. Multiple gold medals in PPA, APP, and a 2025 MiLP National Championship! Lifelong tennis player converted to pickleball, with Over 5 years of teaching experience. My Students will leave each lesson with a firm grasp on the game!

"Amazing first lesson. Made drills interesting and fun while also challenging questions regarding the mental aspects of the game. Just what I need!

For 34 years as a teacher and coach I have been passionate about helping students grow in their confidence and skills. Recently, as a PPR-Certified member of the pickleball coaching team at Pinewood Country Club, I have been blessed to be able to merge my gift of teaching with my passion for pickleball. In my experience, individualization, patience and FUN! are essentials for maximum growth. I look forward to creating a custom learning experience just for you and working with you to achieve the results you desire. Let's elevate your game together.

"Awesome instructor with ability to analyze strengths/weaknesses and add fundamentals that improves level of play immediately.

I’m known for my patience and intuition, which helps me tailor lessons precisely to your needs and goals. With experience as a medalist in multiple tournaments, including competing at the 2018 Nationals and earning a silver medal at the 2019 Ruidoso 4.5, I bring a proven track record of success to my teaching. My approach focuses on adapting to each individual’s style to ensure the best possible outcome. I also now have a ball machine. This helps maximize our lessons and helps you as the student to develop “muscle memory” of the various strokes in pickleball. I highly recommend to any student to allow me to teach at the EŌS on 75 th ave and Encanto. Advantages: Price $0 additional fees Easy to reserve with 24 hours notice Professional court indoor and private Take advantage of gym and pool facilities after if you like!

"The right type of teaching method I need.

My name is Joshua Leivas I am a 4.7 DUPR rated player and PPR certified coach. As a current college athlete for ASU pickleball club and seasoned instructor, I bring three years of experience to the pickleball court, my background in Physical Education helps me tremendously when coaching. focusing on technique and strategy. I foster a supportive and fun environment for all skill levels. My passion lies in helping players unlock their full potential.

"Josh is great. Has an incredible way of breaking down shot mechanics and strokes. Truly understands how to coach.

Hello, my name is Derek Parker. I am 23 years old, and I live and train in north Peoria/Surprise. I am a firefighter for the City of Peoria. My work schedule allows me to be very open and flexible. As a 4.5+ DUPR-rated player with experience competing in high-level tournaments, I bring both skill and passion to the court. My teaching style focuses on breaking down technique with precision—helping players understand not just what to do, but why it works. Whether you’re refining your footwork, improving shot selection, or developing advanced strategies, I emphasize the details that make a real difference in performance. I’m dedicated to helping you build a strong technical foundation and elevate your game with confidence.

"We practiced sinks, drops shots, backhand shots, serves, and returns.

I've been playing Pickleball for close to 20 years and didn't have anyone to teach me back then except other players so I formed some bad habits. Some of those I have fixed but still in the process of breaking the rest. I can teach new folks the game and coach players that are looking to become a better player by breaking some old habits while acquiring some beneficial ones.

"Excellent coaching, knowledge of rules, strategy. Able to demonstrate and has an impressive playing ability. Sense of humor, consistent reminders, and patience. Will take more lessons from Ed! He’s great!

I deliver structured, high-impact coaching centered on strong fundamentals and functional body movement for lasting results. Each lesson is designed not only to help you improve, but to make the learning experience fun, engaging, and memorable. From young to not so young, beginners to advanced and everyone in between. Every session is fully customized with focused drills, clear progression, and coaching tailored to how you learn best. From the beginner to those who want to elevate their game, every lesson is customized to meet your goals and level of play. * 20+ years collegiate-level Instructor Coach & Trainer * 20+ years coaching experience * Certified Fitness Instructor The Cooper Institute (Dallas, TX)
 Functional Body Movement Specialty * 25 years racquetball & tennis * 4 years pickleball * 1 year Pickleball Coach I love the game, but my true passion is coaching! - Learn the game for the first time - Take your game to the next level - Improve & master specific skills - Drill (Price packages available) - Clinics

"Working with Coach Jim has elevated my game—his clear instruction, ability to connect, “simple” strategic insights, and ability to break down complex shots and simplify them made improvements feel easy and achievable. His knowledge of the sport and personalized feedback helped me gain confidence at the net, improve my serve consistency, and play smarter under pressure. If you're serious about taking your pickleball skills to the next level, this coach is the game-changer you’ve been looking for.

PPR-Trained Pickleball Coach. I help beginners and intermediate players build a rock-solid pickleball foundation! My coaching focuses on smart ball placement, strategy, and injury prevention—proving that control and placement beat raw power every time. Patient, structured, and entirely tailored to your pace. Expect stance, serve, return/drop, reset and tactics from day 1.

Coach Janos, a 4.5-rated pickleball player and teaching professional based in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a native Arizonian, I've dedicated the last 4 years to both instructing and competing in pickleball tournaments all over our beautiful state. I truly enjoy working with players of all levels, whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your intermediate skills. Let's elevate your game together!

"Fantastic first lesson, highly recommend!