Best 4 coaches for Pickleball lessons near Hudson, OH

Matt is a Certified USPTA Professional, NSCA Personal Trainer, and TRX Instructor with a wealth of expertise in both tennis and pickleball. He was the top singles and doubles player at Wittenberg University, holds a USTA 5.0 NTRP rating, and ranks among the top 50 singles pickleball players. In addition to his personal accomplishments, Matt has coached both boys and girls tennis teams at Aurora High School, showcasing his dedication to guiding young athletes in their development.

Nico is an accomplished pickleball coach with a strong competitive background. He played #1 singles and doubles at Cleveland State University, earning world professional rankings of 1559 in singles and 1429 in doubles. Nico's exceptional talent and dedication have also earned him the titles of two-time Horizon League Player of the Year and two-time Cleveland State Athlete of the Year.

I hold a professional degree in Human Resource Development from Ohio State University, which focuses on adult education. With 45 years of experience playing and coaching soccer, when I began pickleball I became a student of the game. Pretty obsessive actually. I've recently expanded my coaching to include beginner pickleball at the Wadsworth YMCA and weekly sessions with Special Olympics athletes. My diverse background allows me to bring a level of knowledge and passion to coaching, helping players of lower to mid levels develop their skills and confidence.

"Tom was absolutely amazing and made the lesson super fun and a blast to learn the basics of the game. He has a great personality and made the experience light hearted and enjoyable. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for private one on one or group lessons. He is very experienced in Pickleball and his instructions and corrections were clear, concise and encouraging. I’m definitely looking forward to my next lessons with him.

Dave is a seasoned tennis professional and Certified USPTA Professional who has been a key part of WRRFC since 2003. He brings a rich educational background with a Bachelor of Arts from Allegheny College, where he played #1 singles and doubles, and a Master's of Education from St. Lawrence University. With seven years of college tennis coaching experience, Dave also offers expert racquet stringing and repairs for tennis and racquetball players.