Lessons & clinics

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our coaches.

Four coaches. Exceptional instruction for every level, from your first game to tournament preparation.

4 coaches

Meet your coaches.

Proven coaching backgrounds and personal instruction for every level. Get to know the team behind your next step.

Sammy Lee smiling and holding a paddle on the courts at Pints & Paddle
Head of Player Development

Sammy Lee

Sammy competes on the PPA and APP tours and has coached everyone from first-time players to advanced competitors.

  • Wins over pros including Matt Wright and Roscoe Bellamy
  • Helped build and lead a pickleball academy in Arizona
  • Private lessons, clinics and player development programs

On court Build sound technique, smarter strategy and better footwork in a focused, encouraging environment.

Jennifer Tavernier preparing a backhand on an indoor pickleball court
Pickleball Professional

Jennifer Tavernier

Jen has competed on the professional tour since 2020, reaching a career-high national ranking of No. 36. She brings years of elite competition and fitness coaching to the court.

  • Former college tennis player at Bethel University
  • Personal trainer and former fitness-business owner
  • Team Ninja Warrior season-one champion

Teaches Ladies Lessons and Queen of the Court

Off court Enjoys pizza, bacon, onions and bourbon.

Matt Haugdahl smiling and holding a paddle on the courts at Pints & Paddle
General Manager of Pickleball Operations

Matt Haugdahl

Matt leads pickleball operations and brings a background in tennis, table tennis and professional pickleball to his coaching.

  • PPA Tour competition experience
  • Former head coach of the EVAA summer tennis program
  • Lessons tailored to your goals and skill level

On court Listens to what you want to improve and identifies the adjustments that will help your game.

Off court A fan of donuts, cookies and sweets.

Roman Pham smiling and holding a paddle on the courts at Pints & Paddle
Manager of Pickleball Operations

Roman Pham

Roman draws on his background coaching competitive sports to help players understand both how to hit a shot and when to use it.

  • Coaches players from fundamentals through advanced strategy
  • Focuses on technique, shot selection and decision-making
  • Teaches players to recognize patterns and construct points

On court Breaks down the details and adapts each lesson to the way you learn, with clear steps for improvement.

Start here

Learn the basics.

Start with the Intro to Pickleball Series: three one-hour Saturday classes, taken back to back or one per week. Complete all three before other programs.

  1. 01

    Rules and Scoring

    Learn serving order, the two-bounce rule, the kitchen and how to keep score.

  2. 02

    Serves, Returns and Volleys

    Practice the shots that start each point and build confidence at the net.

  3. 03

    Dinks and Drops

    Practice soft shots at the kitchen line and learn when to use them.

Dates and pricing are listed in CourtReserve.

Four players tap paddles at the net after a game in front of the yellow YOUR SERVE wall

Build skills

Build your skills.

Train with our coaching team in a focused skill clinic, or join a women's program with Jennifer Tavernier.

Clinic · 10 skills

Weekday Skill Clinics

Spend two hours practicing one skill. Choose from ten topics and return for more sessions as you improve.

When
Weekdays, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Length
2 hours
Price
Listed in CourtReserve
See the Clinic Schedule
Women · Three tracks

Ladies Lessons

Two-hour sessions with Jennifer Tavernier, grouped by experience level.

Length
2 hours
Level
Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced 3.0+
Coach
Jennifer Tavernier
Price
$50 / session

Package of 8 sessions. Drop-in $65 per session.

  • Beginner Playing under two months. Serves, returns, volleys, rules, dinking and drops.
  • Intermediate Adds consistency, positioning and strategy.
  • Advanced 3.0+ DUPR required, or Jen-approved. Two-handed backhand attacks, forehand rolls, resets and blocks, sharper volleys and speed-ups.
Register for Ladies Lessons
Women · Beginner

Queen of the Court

A mini-lesson with Jennifer followed by games. For women rated 2.0–3.5 DUPR.

When
Tuesdays, 1:00 pm
Level
Women, 2.0 – 3.5 DUPR
Coach
Jennifer Tavernier
Price
$29 / session

Package price. Drop-in $40 per session.

Register for Queen of the Court

Play smarter

Live Play Coaching

Get feedback during real games. A pro pauses play to coach, then joins you for the final 30 minutes.

A doubles rally in front of the YOUR SERVE mural, one player swinging at the ball mid-air
Levels 3.0 – 4.0

Fridays

9:00 – 11:00 am · 2 hours

Work on shot selection, court positioning and strategy during games.

Levels 2.0 – 3.0

Sundays

1:00 – 2:00 pm · 1 hour

Build confidence with positioning and teamwork during games.

Personal coaching

Time with a pro.

Play a game with a coach or book private and group instruction with our coaching team. View availability in CourtReserve.

Good to know

Before your first lesson.

Rates & Booking
Do I need a membership?

No membership required. Create a free CourtReserve account to book a lesson or program.

Which program should I start with?

New players should start with all three Intro Series classes. After that, try a skill clinic or 2.0–3.0 Live Play Coaching. Ladies Lessons and Queen of the Court offer options for women.

What do I need to bring?

Bring athletic shoes, water and a paddle, or rent a paddle at the front desk. Boots, street shoes and sandals are not allowed.

How do I know my level?

Use our skill-level guide to find a starting point. If you are unsure, start a level lower and ask a coach for guidance.

Full Skill-Level Guide, 1.0 to 5.5+

What is DUPR, and do I need it?

DUPR rates players from 2.00 to 8.00 using match results. Most programs do not require it. Advanced Ladies Lessons requires DUPR or Jennifer’s approval; Queen of the Court is for 2.0–3.5 DUPR players. Accounts are free.

Create a Free DUPR Account

Can I stay and play afterward?

Yes. Register for open play or book a court by the hour.

Take the next step.

Find a lesson or program that fits your level in CourtReserve.