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Coach Hartland Wayne Jones Professional Pickleball Player & Elite Instructor 🎯 Train with a Pro. Build Your Game. Love the Process. Hi! I’m Hartland Wayne Jones—a professional pickleball player on the PPA Tour, and a passionate coach dedicated to helping players of all ages and skill levels improve and compete with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or a high-level player refining your edge, I create personalized, high-energy lessons focused on real results and real fun. 🏆 Why Train with Me? - Professional Tour Experience: Ranked as high as #45 in singles and #65 in mixed doubles on the PPA Tour - Elite Coaching Background: Former Director of Pickleball at the prestigious Daniel Island Club - Versatile Coaching for All Levels: From first-timers to tournament competitors; kids, adults, and seniors welcome - Dynamic and Customizable Sessions: Focused on technique, strategy, power, and court IQ; game-based learning, drills, and real-time feedback 📦 What I Offer - Private Lessons – One-on-one personalized training - Group Sessions – Small group clinics and partner drills - Lesson Packages – Discounted multi-session packages available - Specialty Clinics – Themed skill sessions (e.g., soft game, power, positioning) - Corporate Events & Social Play – Fun, team-based, or instructional sessions 📍 Based in Raleigh, NC – Local travel available ✅ Let’s Get Started Whether you're here to sharpen your skills, play smarter, or just enjoy the game more—I'm here to guide the way. Let’s build your game, your way. 👉 Book your first session now!
As an avid pickleball player and long time multisports enthusiast, let me show you why this is is the fastest growing game in the USA. Not only will you get better by learning the fundamentals, you'll also get fitter and more competitive when you appreciate how much fun and socially engaging this sport can be!
Having honed my skills on the court to become a tournament winner, I'm passionate about fostering that same love and proficiency in others. With six years of coaching experience, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels reach their full potential. Let's work together to elevate your game in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment.
4.5+ DUPR Competitive player & tournament medalist. PCI level 2 certified instructor. Teaching for 4+ years in privates & clinics at NC State and head coach at the NC State University Club. Founder & player on pickleball team at NC State. USA Pickleball Ambassador.
"Fantastic coach. On the first lesson he tweaked my grip on the paddle which paid immediate dividends in much improved serve accuracy! Highly recommend coach!
I’ve been coaching athletics for over 10 years and currently work for the Town of Cary, where I help build and grow our pickleball programming. I teach beginner and intermediate pickleball classes, sharing my knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for the game. I’m passionate about introducing new players to pickleball and creating a fun, welcoming environment where everyone can improve their skills and enjoy the sport I love.
"fun and informative
4.0 Rating. Tournament Player. Let's Find Your Weaknesses and Build Up From There!
"I have had a few lessons with Thomas and I have made great improvements in my game.. He has unique way of teaching that will help you enjoy your lessons. If you are thinking about learning to play pickelball i highly recommend giving Thomas a try.
Hi, I’m Trevor Lester — a competitive pickleball player on the path to going pro and a passionate coach dedicated to helping players level up! After five years on court and one year of coaching players from beginners to 4.5s, I’ve learned that success comes from mastering the fundamentals, building confidence, and playing with purpose! My mission is simple: help you play smarter, move better, and win more — while keeping the fun and community spirit that makes pickleball the fastest-growing sport in the world!
I have 3 years of experience helping people become pickleball addicts and learning the fundamentals of the fastest growing sport in the United States. Whether your goal is to feel comfortable playing at your local courts or be your best in a tournament, pickleball is a great social experience and a lifetime sport.
With two years immersed in the world of pickleball instruction, I cultivate a fun and professional learning environment. As an experienced player, I offer tailored guidance to elevate your game and achieve your personal best on the court. Let's improve your pickleball game!
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Private pickleball lessons in Wake Forest average $47 for a week of lessons, with 5 vetted coaches available. Every session is private — 1-on-1 by default, or with your invited group — tailored to your level and goals, at a location and time that work for you.
Pickleball lessons in Wake Forest happen at 4 locations across the city, from J.B. Flaherty Park (Tennis Court) to lesser-known neighborhood spots. Bookings open up across weekdays, evenings, and weekend mornings — and if you have a preferred location, your coach meets you there.
Private pickleball lessons in Wake Forest average $47 for a week of lessons. Booking a lesson package brings the per-lesson rate down, and one-off single lessons are also available — what you pay depends on your coach's experience and the session length you choose.
Private pickleball lessons in Wake Forest are built around your goals. Whatever you want to improve, a coach can focus each session on it. Here are the areas coaches in Wake Forest work on most.
Win at the kitchen line with controlled dinks, resets, and patience. Wake Forest coaches build the soft game that decides most pickleball points.
Start each point on the front foot with a deep serve and return. A coach in Wake Forest works on consistency, depth, and placement off both shots.
Master the third-shot drop and the transition to the net. Pickleball coaches in Wake Forest teach when to drop, when to drive, and how to take the line.
Speed up the game, defend the body, and finish points at the net. Wake Forest coaches sharpen your hands, reaction time, and shot selection up front.
Move as a team, cover the middle, and stay in the right spot on the court. Pickleball coaches in Wake Forest drill footwork and doubles strategy.
Looking for youth pickleball coaching in Wake Forest? We match kids and teens — from first-timers to high-school and club players — with coaches who specialize in junior development. Private youth pickleball lessons run at the same weekly rate as adult lessons.
Every coach who works with kids goes through identity and background screening before being matched with young students, and their safety vetting is shown on their profile — so you can book with confidence.
Coaches in Wake Forest teach juniors from as young as 5 through high-school and competitive athletes, tailoring each session to your child's age, level, and goals — whether that is first-time fundamentals, building confidence, or tryout and team prep.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch — many do, especially with younger kids — but it is never required. Either way, your coach shares progress and what to practice between lessons.
Coach Neal
pickleball coach
Will work with motivated children who want to achieve competitive level of play.
pickleball coach with the most lessons taught in Wake Forest
Coach Neal has taught
16 lessons
The location with the most coaches teaching pickleball lessons at
J.B. Flaherty Park (Tennis Court)
Average coach player rating
5.0
15 total ratings
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Number of certified coaches in Wake Forest
1 certified coaches
Average length of time coaches in Wake Forest have been teaching for
1.75 years on average
How many coaches teach pickleball in Wake Forest
5 coaches
Average cost of a pickleball lesson in Wake Forest
$47 for weekly lessons
1226 N White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
1.4 miles away • 4 pickleball coaches teach here
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420 Stadium Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.6 miles away • 1 pickleball coach teaches here
1800 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2.1 miles away • 1 pickleball coach teaches here
