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97
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Avg. time to confirm lessons5 hours
Average rating
4.6
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Hannah G.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
What a solid lesson with Ryan, that highlight of a great teacher stayed with me, and I’m excited to push harder shots and sharpen play, too. Intermission: I’ll be back soon.
Lawrence L.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I loved learning the game rules as a beginner. Ryan made everything clear and easy to follow. If you’re new to pickleball, his lessons are a great way to get started and build your confidence. Highly recommend giving them a try! 😊
David K.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Ryan was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We learned a lot! First time pickleball players. He brought everything we needed and we really understood the game when we were done
Nathaniel T
Since I’m fairly new to pickleball, having only watched games I decided to sign up for lessons. Ryan started me off with simple drills to help me build foundation with using a paddle. After I was getting the hang of things he introduced me to swing techniques to control the ball which I found similar to what I learned in tennis. Ryan’s teaching is very helpful and he does a great job of adjusting the focus when I’m either learning fast or could use more assistance.
Jed B
Ryan was a really great coach. After rallying for a few minutes he could tell what improvements i needed to make, and put me on some great drills. My groundstrokes developed so much after our first lesson, and I even learned a few new techniques during the second lesson. Take lessons from Ryan if you want to make FAST improvements to your game.
Alex C
As a former tennis player new to pickleball, I struggled with certain aspects of the sport. Taking lessons with Ryan helped me become more pickle-oriented. During lessons he would give me drills for my weaknesses like volleys, dinking, and teach the proper footwork. After just a few sessions my skill improved tremendously! Thank you, Ryan!!
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Pickleball with Ryan G.⭑ 4.6 (36 reviews)
How it works
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonGoing over the format of pickleball, how it’s played, and the rules behind the sport. We dive deep talking about the parts of the court and scoring system.
Lesson 11+Following sessions will include specific drills based on my students’ needs. Around this time is when I will start to put my students into real game scenarios and teach them how to handle common plays.
Lesson 4-10These lessons are all about fine-tuning the essential aspects of playing pickleball. Specific drills we’ll focus on involve forward, backward, and lateral movement as well as fundamentals of serving.
Lesson 2-3Basic strategy for running through a game, includes both doubles and singles formats. We also begin with hitting around to develop basic hand-eye coordination.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonInitial lesson is an assessment to test the ability of the player. I’ll put them through scenarios likely to be encountered in play and gauge their ability to respond to each. From that assessment I’ll devise a coaching plan that we’ll follow of the course of the next group of lessons.
Lesson 2-3The following lessons will be strengthening the approach strategy by working on building volatile 3rd shot drops and drives. Following up with this lesson will be in-depth movements and understanding cues on when and how to advance from baseline into the kitchen for advantage.
Youth players
Working with kidsFor the younger crowd I like to incorporate video demonstrations to help them visually understand the process of pickleball. I also provide pros to use to guide their learning.
Working with teenagersWith teenagers I’ll incorporate goals into the lessons so that they have incentive to do their best.
What you need to bringFirst and foremost, bring water! We’ll be moving so it’s important to stay hydrated as to avoid cramps and dehydration. I as for clothing, I suggest to wear active clothes that don’t restrict movement, and have a good pair of running/tennis shoes that you trust. More often than not it may be hot out. And sunny, too if we’re playing during the day! It wouldn’t hurt to have a towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc as backup.
What I can bringPickleball paddles, pickleballs (indoor and outdoor)

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  1. Pickleball
  3. Illinois
  5. Chicago

Pickleball lessons with

Coach Ryan G

From$63.78 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with

Coach Ryan G

From$63.78 per lesson
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97
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.6•14 reviews
97
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.6•14 reviews

About your pickleball coach

I’m a well-rounded pickleball instructor with over 5 years of experience teaching and coaching players of all skill levels. I specialize in guiding beginners through the fundamentals, drilling with intermediate players to build consistency, and helping advanced players refine their strategies and explore new play styles. My coaching caters to both recreational and competitive players, offering tailored strategies, weakness analysis, and match evaluations to enhance performance on the court. Whether you're new to the game or looking to up your competitive edge, I’m here to elevate your pickleball experience.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Chicago, Illinois
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 109 lessons

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ParkChicago

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Athletic Field Park

Free
281.4 miles away

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Accomplishments

🏓3.721 DUPR
🏅Sponsored Athlete
➕College Athlete
➕Tournament Competitor
➕Certified Personal Trainer

Certifications & Badges

📝First Aid Certified
🎓3+ Years Teaching

Specializations

🏓Physical Therapist