Learn Pickleball with Travis
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⭑5.0 (12)
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💰$75 weekly lessons
Ready to experience the thrill of pickleball? I'm a former college tennis player and meditation instructor with years of experience coaching players of all levels. Let's unlock your potential on the court together!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: San Mateo, California
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Happy Student Score: 85
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 62 lessons
Accomplishments
➕College Athlete
➕I ran a volunteer mini-tennis club for three years at a local elementary school
Certifications & Badges
📝PPR Certified
Reviews
Total reviews12
Average rating
5.0
Riki M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13
I really appreciated how Travis was in tune with my current skill level throughout the lesson. It made the experience feel personalized and effective. If you want a coach who adapts to where you are and helps you grow confidently on the court, his lessons are worth trying. A great way to build your pickleball game step by step. 😊
Michelle G.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 11
I especially enjoyed how skilled and patient Travis is as a teacher. His encouraging approach made the lesson both effective and enjoyable. If you’re looking to improve your pickleball game with a supportive coach, Travis’s lessons are definitely worth trying.
Lucas W.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9
Travis is patient and flexible. I do enjoy the lessons with him.
Seema K.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3
Travis communicated the concept of pickleball very well and we had a great lesson with him
Tania
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1
After just one lesson from Travis, I moved from level three to level four player. I beat my husband 4 straight games the next day and got called out at my club for my “new moves”. Travis has a calm and patient demeanor, keen awareness of what I needed to do to improve and a tremendous knowledge and appreciation of Pickleball. Hire Travis to improve your game.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:7 courts available
Central Recreation Center
50 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, United States
2107.6 miles awayOutdoors
Spinas Park
3003 Bay Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
2102.9 miles awayOutdoors
Stevenson Park (tennis court)
692 San Pierre Way, Mountain View, CA 94043
2098.4 miles awayOutdoors
Mitchell Park
600 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
2099.6 miles awayOutdoors
Cubberley Recreation Center (tennis court)
499 Adobe Pl, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2099.5 miles awayOutdoors
San Jose Private Tennis and Pickleball Court
3724 Rosemar Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127, USA
2084.3 miles awayOutdoors
Whisman Park (tennis court)
398 Easy St, Mountain View, CA 94043
2097.4 miles awayOutdoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonDiscuss their goals. Learn about what brought them to pickleball. Why they like it enough to want to improve their game. Learn about relevant athletic experience. Injury history and any relevant physical limitations. Assess movement. Hit every shot-drop serve to backhand overhead or to as appropriate to their level.
Lesson 2-3The high-level, seasonal goals. High-level plan to address the lowest-hanging fruit skills that improve their social games now. Start to explain big concepts like the no volley zone/kitchen and how that impacts shot selection. Subsequent lessons are all based upon a minimum shot repertoire that when executed well results in winning pickleball.
Youth players
Working with kidsIf kids are under 8, it’s about engagement and having fun. Lots of encouragement, making each shot part of a noncompetitive game. Ages 8-13 is when skills training is ideal. Can be the most intensive age where a child wants to develop their game and needs lots of repetition with hitting partners of similar ability.
Working with teenagersI’ve never worked with teenager pickleball players, but ideally I would try to book groups. Teenagers could pick up the rules and enjoy the social aspects of doubles within the first lesson.
What you need to bringWater, court shoes, sunglasses and/or hat, and a paddle.
What I can bringA pop-up net that allows more flexibility when teaching and drilling games. Stevenson Park is my default location, contact me to arrange a pop up location near you
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 Travis M.⭑ 5.0 (12 reviews)