Private Pickleball Lessons & Coaches in Rowland Heights, CA

Hello! As the Tournament Director and President of The World Pickleball Association LLC, I bring a wealth of experience to the court. With multiple pro certifications, including being a certified pickleball coach with both PPR and IPTPA, I have been teaching and refining players' skills for years. Beyond coaching, I also run and compete in tournaments, winning the WPA World Championships Open Men's Doubles in 2023 and the Los Angeles Open Mens Doubles 2024. All this experience gives me a complete understanding of the game . I also play the APP and PPA Champions Tour. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player, I'm well-equipped to guide you on your pickleball journey. https://youtube.com/@JohnGillPickleball Check out my John Gill Pickleball YouTube channel covering all the fundamentals and strategies of pickleball! https://youtu.be/1xFn7tyPxBk Here are some recent articles that have covered my experience as well: https://www.sunnews.org/locals-bring-home-the-gold-in-lb-pickleball-event/amp/ https://www.sunnews.org/local-is-making-push-for-pickleball-in-olympics/ I look forward to helping you learn or improve your Pickleball, Best wishes, John Gill https://youtube.com/@JohnGillPickleball

"great session with John - provided lots of good tips and feedback

Here’s a clean, strong bio you can use for “Teach Me,” written in your voice and style: ⸻ Pickleball Coach Bio I’ve been playing pickleball for the past two years and quickly fell in love with the game, both competitively and as a way to bring people together. My background goes much deeper than pickleball though. I’ve spent over 10 years mentoring and teaching across sports, helping athletes build confidence, improve fundamentals, and actually enjoy the process of getting better. My focus is on beginner to intermediate players. Whether you’re just picking up a paddle or looking to level up your consistency and strategy, I create a relaxed, supportive environment where you can improve without feeling overwhelmed. I believe pickleball should be fun, social, and rewarding, while still giving you the tools to compete and win. ⸻ What I Focus On To Get You to the Next Level * Solid Fundamentals First Grip, footwork, positioning, and shot mechanics that actually hold up in real games. * Consistency Over Flash Cutting down unforced errors so you can win more points without needing risky shots. * Smart Court Positioning Learning where to be and when, especially at the kitchen line. * Dinking with Purpose Not just keeping the ball in play, but setting up your advantage. * Transition Game How to move from defense to offense without getting burned. * Partner Communication Simple strategies to play better as a team and avoid confusion on the court. * Game Awareness & Strategy Reading opponents, recognizing patterns, and making smarter decisions point by point. * Confidence Building Helping you trust your game so you play relaxed, not tight.

"I started playing pickleball barely knowing the rules, positioning, or strategy. Working with Michael completely changed my game. His coaching style made everything easy to understand and fun, while still pushing me to improve every session. In a short amount of time, I went from a beginner to now competing at almost a 3.5 level in rec play and local tournaments. My confidence, consistency, shot selection, and court awareness have improved dramatically. What really stands out is how much Michael genuinely cares about helping people get better. He brings great energy, patience, and real experience to every lesson. Honestly, without Michael, I don’t know where my game would be today. I’m incredibly grateful for all the time and knowledge he’s shared with me. -Blair

Let’s get your Pickleball game locked in! I am a PPA Certified instructor (4.4 DUPR rating) with many years of coaching and helping people reach their highest potential on the Pickleball courts! I am available for Private lessons, group lessons, and clinics. I am very dedicated and will work tirelessly to help you improve your game and your DUPR rating!

"Alex gave a lesson to my wife and I during his visit to Florida. A friend in California said he was visiting and he was able to work us into his schedule. We learned about the “X” positioning and the importance of who covers the middle. He’s a great teacher!

I'm a passionate and easygoing pickleball coach who loves helping players of all levels grow and enjoy the game. I've won multiple gold medals in mixed and gender doubles across various tournaments, and I bring that competitive experience into every session. I've coached seniors, kids, beginners, and novice players, focusing and building strong fundaments while keeping things fun and engaging. As a bilingual coach fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.

Fueled by a lifelong love of the game, I bring two years of coaching experience and my background as a college athlete to help you excel. I'm dedicated to fostering a fun, supportive environment where you can improve your pickleball skills and confidence. I enjoy helping players get better, faster—while having fun on the court. I focus on fundamentals, game strategy, and confidence-building so players can enjoy the game and see real improvement. From beginners to competitive players, my sessions are high-energy, supportive, and designed to elevate your play.

Hi, I’m Coach Jason, a dedicated pickleball coach with 3 years of experience helping players of all levels improve their game, from beginners to competitive 4.0 players looking to sharpen their skills, strategy, and consistency. My coaching focuses on building a strong foundation that includes footwork, stroke mechanics, shot selection, court positioning and recognizing patterns. Encouragement is a big part of my coaching style. I believe players improve faster when they feel supported.

"I came to Jason with 3 years experience playing pickleball already so I wasn't sure how much a few coaching sessions could offer me at this stage. I was pleasantly surprised. Jason has a sharp eye for the finer details of the game, and he quickly identified habits in my technique that I didn't even know were holding me back. His feedback is specific, constructive, and easy to apply — I saw a noticeable improvement in my consistency and court positioning within just a few sessions. What I appreciated most was that he challenged me without ever making the sessions feel overwhelming. If you think you've outgrown beginner coaching, I'd encourage you to give Jason a chance — he absolutely has something to offer at every level.

I started coaching officially in February 2025 for a small group, consistently weekly. I love helping students and athletes learning the game to improve, have fun, and gain fitness with pickleball. Previously, I had been a trainer for various sports and activities such as soccer, basketball, weightlifting, and martial arts.

"Joe is an exceptional coach. He pays attention to your forms, and gives helpful advice and practices based on what he observes. He is strategic but also very patient. That contributes a lot to my pickle ball skills.

Fueled by a collegiate athletic background, I bring two years of dedicated pickleball coaching experience to the court. I tailor my instruction to each player, fostering growth and enjoyment in the game.

Always seeking the perfect volley, I blend disciplined technique with joyful play to help students grow. I am a former college athlete with 5 years of teaching experience, driven by a passion for the sport and specializing in strategy, footwork, and match preparation to elevate confidence and results.

"Talk about it down to earth knowledgeable Coach, Chris is amazing. I highly recommend him, he doesn’t claim to be the best player in the world, but rather knows the game extremely well and obviously, he plays well too He works with your gay IQ, which I have come to learn is more important than your actual skills or athleticism and is why you see so many older people crushing some of the younger people even though they’re not that’s the same athletic level.

Hi. Pickleballer. If you always hit ball out or hit the net often, scared of banger hit hard ball on you, can't return the drinks shots on kitchen, hating return lob shots, reset , 3rd drop shot, bad backhand shots, bad footwork cause injury, smashing ball to the net...... Or return ball too high and got smashed I can help you all of that. I do 1 on 1 fully attention coaching . I have more than 10 clients every week for past 3 years.