Bloomington, Indiana pickleball coaching
Play smarter. Move better. Enjoy every point.
Private and small-group coaching for beginners, improving recreational players, and competitive partners who want a clearer path forward.
All equipment provided · Supportive, practical instruction · Easy online request
PCI Level 1Certified coach
10+ yearsPlaying pickleball
Local leadershipBloomington pickleball community
Practice readyPaddles and balls available
Coaching built around your game
Choose the format that fits your goals.
Every session combines clear instruction, purposeful repetition, and decisions you can carry into real games.
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Private coaching
One-on-one attention focused on the skills and patterns holding your game back.
$60 / hour
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Partner coaching
Train with a partner on positioning, communication, transition, and point construction.
$80 / hour for two
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Small-group lessons
Collaborative training with enough repetition, feedback, and live play for everyone.
$35 / person, 90 minutes
A simple plan for meaningful improvement.
Tell me your goal
Share your experience, priorities, preferred location, and schedule.
Train with purpose
Work through focused drills, coaching cues, and game-like decisions.
Leave with a plan
Know what to practice next and how it applies when you play.
Free coaching resource
Build your next practice with 52 coach-ready drills.
Search by skill and level, open a complete coaching plan, and save a focused practice list for the court.
52complete drills
11+skill areas
Freeno account required
Meet Coach Dave
Supportive coaching. Practical details. A better way to learn.
I’ve spent more than a decade playing pickleball and helping grow the Bloomington pickleball community. My coaching turns technique and strategy into clear decisions you can repeat—not a flood of tips you forget after the lesson.
- PCI Level 1 certified
- Experience with beginners through competitive recreational players
- Instruction shaped around your goals, movement, and learning style
More ways to enjoy the game.
Try a paddle before you buy
Compare available demo paddles during a lesson and find a setup that fits your game.
Explore practical resources
Find rules, history, equipment guidance, and articles for learning beyond the court.
Your next step
Ready to practice with purpose?
Tell me what you want to improve, and we’ll build a session around the game you want to play.