Pickleball lessons with
Coach Mike Goldberg
From$56.70 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach Mike Goldberg
From$56.70 per lesson
•93
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews
93
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews
About your pickleball coach
Mike is one of the longest tenured Pickleball coaches in broader Houston. He is a USA Pickleball Ambassador as well as an IPTPA Certified Instructor. He is also a board member for Pickleball Houston. Mike's coaching has helped hundreds of students improve their game and have a blast doing so. He is focused on working with beginners and intermediate players. Outside of Pickleball, Mike is a retired teacher and a graduate of the University of Florida. He is passionate about personal fitness and photography as well. He has also coached and been a member of the USTA for 3+ decades.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Houston, Texas
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 33 lessons
Mike's availability
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Near Houston, Texas
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Accomplishments
➕Experienced former tennis coach/player. Coaches children'lessons and company events.
Certifications & Badges
🎓10+ Years Teaching
📝IPTPA Certified
Reputation
93
Happy Student ScoreGreat
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
8 ratings•5 reviews
Naveen J.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 8
We feel incredibly fortunate to have Coach Mike as our kids’ pickleball coach. His dedication, enthusiasm, and expertise have made a tremendous impact on our children’s skills and confidence on the court. Mike’s ability to make lessons both fun and educational is truly exceptional. He fosters a positive and encouraging environment that keeps our kids motivated and excited to learn. Beyond his technical knowledge, Coach Mike’s patience and understanding ensure that every child feels valued and supported. We highly recommend Coach Mike to anyone looking for an outstanding pickleball coach who genuinely cares about his students’ development and well-being. Thank you, Coach Mike, for your incredible work!
Regina W.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3
Mike I enjoy your teaching style. I feel like I am learning from the best. I look forward to seeing you play the game.
See you on Monday.
Melanie B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
My team was quite pleased with how the lesson went, especially the focus on good racquet strokes as a best practice for hitting the pickleball, which was pretty helpful. Our group has varying sport abilities and Mike's steady approach really helps build confidence without overselling. If you're interested in a well-rounded lesson that covers the fundamentals but keeps it practical, he's worth considering.
Laura D.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
Knowledgeable and patient.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonBefore we go on the court, I will ask you about your athletic background and if you have ever played a racquet/paddle sport before. I'll tell you what's different about Pickleball - what to expect. I'll give you a 1-page summary of How to Play Pickleball, if you need it.
Then, if needed, we'll go on the court and I'll explain the lines and some basic rules.
Next, I will demonstrate the basic strokes you need to play the game and let you try them, That tells us what you need to work on & practice. Last we'll briefly do a 3-ball drill that simulates playing.
if you already have the ability, we'll work on specific strokes, movements or strategies you want to improve so you can play better.
Lesson 11+Most beginners don't need more lessons to play socially.
But, if you are serious about league or tournament play, we can continue working on strokes, spins, movement, and consistency. If needed, I will refer you to a "hitting partner" or tournament level coach.
Lesson 4-10We'll just keep working on improving your weakest strokes, consistency, trying a few spins & slices, perfecting your overhead smashes and "dinking your opponent to death."
After 2 or 3 lessons, you will be capable of playing and enjoying social games with friends or other players at the same level.
Lesson 2-3Once we see what your level is and what you need to work on, we do specific drills to work on those. We'll start using targets, stroke combinations and a ball machine to work on consistency. Pickleball is not a game of "how hard you can hit the ball."
Youth players
Working with kidsI have developed a curriculum for teaching 6-8 year old or 9-12 year old children to play pickleball that makes learning to play fun. It includes agility exercises, coordination exercizes, tricks with paddles & balls, and several hitting games that make practice fun. I use a foam ball and we don't play regular games with the youngest group. The older ones only use some of the rules, but they do play games, use a regular ball and keep score.
Working with teenagersDepending on their athletic background, teenagers are coached like beginning adults, but with patience and encouragement. The pace is slower than adults and the emphasis is on having fun. There are agility and strengthening drills, hitting drills, rules quizes and actual game play. Teen lessons are more fun with 2 or more players.
What you need to bringI encourage you to try some paddles before you buy one and never buy the heavy, cheapest one.
What I can bringI have everything from paddles to balls and nets, plus court marking tape, strips and chalk. Nothing is needed.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
MG
Pickleball with Mike G.⭑ 5.0 (8 reviews)