11 Pickleball coaches & instructors for lessons in Gallatin, TN

Meet Kit Magalei Pickleball Instructor | Tournament Player | Mt. Juliet Pickleball Ambassador With over five years of teaching experience and seven years on the court, Kit Magalei brings a deep passion for Pickleball and a proven track record of success to players of all levels. His background in sports coaching and competitive play—complete with multiple tournament medals—gives Kit a unique ability to break down the game and help others improve with confidence and clarity. As the current **Pickleball Ambassador for the City of Mt. Juliet, TN**, Kit plays a key role in building and supporting a thriving Pickleball community. He leads clinics, mentors new players, and helps organize events that welcome everyone from beginners to seasoned athletes. Kit’s teaching style is approachable, encouraging, and focused on fundamentals, strategy, and fun. Whether you’re stepping onto the court for the first time or looking to take your game to the next level, Kit is committed to helping you grow, compete, and love the game.

"That lesson with Kit was quite thorough, really emphasizing detail and helping me work on specific skills. Though consistent improvement is still needed, I appreciate Kit's focus on practical aspects of pickleball and his attentive coaching style. Still, I feel like continued practice will really make a difference. If you're interested in steady progress, you might find Kit's approach worth trying out.

Learn pickleball! I'm a full time professor, and I've played pickleball for over 7 years.. I taught so many of our friends how to play that my wife said, you should give lessons.. So I became a certified instructor through the first pickleball organization, The International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA). I offer personalized instruction, built upon a foundation of effective strategies and skillful technique. Its super fun so you should join us!

"Today’s lesson with Jamie was quite helpful, especially focusing on solving problems with my backhand. Although I still need to see improvements on the skills he taught me, I feel more confident about my overall game now. Still, there's room to grow, I suppose consistent practice will make the difference.

I am a high-level 4.4-rated pickleball player with strong skills in both doubles and singles. My background as a college lacrosse athlete and coach has given me a solid foundation in teaching and strategy, which I now bring to the pickleball court. I am excited to help beginners and intermediate players improve their game. I’ve already been teaching through referrals and requests from friends, and I look forward to helping more players develop their skills and love for pickleball!

"I really appreciated how Kyle provided focused lessons with targeted feedback that helped me improve quickly. The session was well-structured and kept me engaged throughout. If you want a clear and productive way to boost your pickleball skills, Kyle’s lessons are definitely worth trying.

3.78-4.0 level Pickleball player. Certified coach. Former table tennis player and coach for over 20 years. Playing pickleball since 2017 and coaching since 2019. Teaching both youth and adult! I can't wait to get you into this great game!

"Linda is a excellent coach, I like the way she taught me. She taught me from basic to intermediate skills step by step.

Certified Pickleball Instructor who enjoys teaching those new to the game of Pickleball as well as those on their journey to improve their skills and strategy. I'll make sure Pickleball students have fun as they learn the game and become better players!

"Seth is a great coach if you want to improve your pickleball game.

Hi, my name is Stephen. I’m a 5.0 singles and doubles Pickleball player. I’m a competitive tournament player that plans to start playing the pro circuit soon, but also have a passion for coaching and helping others. My coaching style is a combination of encouraging, fun, while also trying to get the best out of my students. Before pickleball I was a 2-sport collegiate athlete, and have coached numerous athletes. Furthermore, as a competitive player myself, I am constantly studying, learning, and seeking to improve as a player and a coach. I am continuously learning, and stay up to date with the latest strategies, techniques, and developments in the game. Pickleball is constantly evolving, and is about situational awareness and adaptability. I aim to help my students apply these concepts as well.

"We had the best time with Stephen and learned fun new moves!

I focus on giving clear, concise techniques for the exact shots you need to level up your game. My coaching is all about making things easy to understand while keeping it fun. With my upbeat personality, you’ll improve your skills and enjoy the process every step of the way!

I've had a racquet in my hand since I was 5 and lived in Nashville since 1993, having grown up in Cnooga. I've won the Hillwood Country Club championship 4 of the last 6 years and picked up a passion for pickleball in 2020. I play at a competitive DUPR 4.3 level, bringing 40 years of tennis and 4 years of pickleball to the equation. I got PPR certified in 2022 and in October 2022 opened the Court at West Meade where myself and 3 of our other pros teach. In 2024, I taught over 500 people how to play pickleball with the Pickleball 101 group clinics we run. I teach private lesson weekdays at 9:00