Pickleball lessons with
Coach Sean Downing
From$70.87 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach Sean Downing
From$70.87 per lesson
•99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.9•18 reviews
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.9•18 reviews
About your pickleball coach
Pickleball is more than just a game – it's a passion I love sharing with others. As an experienced player with 3 years of coaching experience, I bring a fun yet focused approach to every lesson, helping players of all levels elevate their game. Let's work together to unlock your pickleball potential – on and off the court.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Naples, Florida
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 133 lessons
Sean's availability
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Sean's availability
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Near Naples, Florida
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Accomplishments
🏓4.25 DUPR
🏅Experienced Player
➕Various Tournament Wins in SWFL
Certifications & Badges
📝PPR Certified
Reputation
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Avg. time to confirm lessons1 hours
Average rating
4.9
37 ratings•18 reviews
Carla B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 20
It was a great first lesson! Sean assessed my skills and addressed my issues transferring from tennis to pickleball. We performed drills. Sean not only explained the why, but showing me and breaking it down on the court was very helpful. Would absolutely suggest taking lessons to build good skills if you're just starting out or a former tennis player.
Randall C.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17
The lesson with Sean was quite relaxed, and I appreciated his patience and solid knowledge. We focused on some specific techniques, and I still see plenty of room to improve on my skills. Still, I felt like I left with a clearer understanding of certain shots, which is encouraging. If you're after a low-pressure environment to get a grasp on pickleball fundamentals, I think Sean's worth a try.
Kate P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13
Sean was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable of the game. I definitely would recommend him to help you learn the game!!
Toby G.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13
A lot of fun and included playing my first real match!
Kelly F.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 10
Starting at the beginning was really what I needed, and Sean’s lesson did a solid job of giving me that. Though I still see this as part of my ongoing process, I think the next step in my learning will be to focus on applying what I learned to actual matches. It’s encouraging to feel like I’ve made some progress, and I’d say it’s quite helpful that he pinpointed what I need to work on without overloading me. Honestly, if you're looking for a coach who knows how to get you started without rushing, you might find this lesson worthwhile.
Cynthia C.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9
Sean is the best teacher…he targeted all the key moves and strategies to be a successful Pickleball player.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonPaddle type and purpose, paddle grip, dink warm up.
Lesson 11+At the end I provide an overview of what steps to take next to improve.
Lesson 4-10I provide feedback of each skill performance of the student and how to drill each skill.
Lesson 2-3Provide a digital and/or printed copy of the USA Pickleball Skill Assessment Sheet and start at the top explaining each requirement, a demonstration, and then a guided exercise of each skill per the Assessment Sheet.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonA quick analysis of the player rating by written recording of a USA Pickleball Skill Assessment Sheet according to players self report or DUPR rating.
Lesson 11+Even advanced players can benefit from refining specific aspects of their game. Identify areas where the player could improve, like shot selection, footwork, or consistency. Help them break down their game into smaller elements, and work on those individually.
Lesson 4-10Create drills that challenge their skills in new ways. For example, practice unconventional shots, serve and return variations, or endurance-focused drills. While they may already be good at executing these shots, forcing them to do it in unusual scenarios can push their limits.
Lesson 2-3Equipment, and services offered:
ERNE Ball Thow machine with 90 Franklin X40’s.
Professional photography on-site of training or gameplay improving their social media to attract sponsors.
1 hour GoPro video assessment of drilling and or gameplay provided to student.
Can offer local pro players analysis of the video for a fee at the pro players discretion.
Can connect advanced player to local pro players training facilities.
What you need to bringA paddle if you own one, not required.
A hat or eye protection, and tennis/pickleball shoes are recommended, but also not required.
What I can bringUp to 10 various popular paddles.
Up to 150 X40 Franklin outdoor balls.
Two hoppers and a tube for ball pickup.
A professional ERNE ball throwing machine.
Paddle grip tapes.
Paddle weight tapes.
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!
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Pickleball with Sean D.⭑ 4.9 (37 reviews)