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Coaching & lessons

Play with confidence

Private and small-group lessons with certified coaches, on indoor A/C courts. Beginners to 5.0+, kids to adults.

Lessons from: $40/hr
Coaches: 3
Group size: 1–4

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Meet the crew

Your coaches

Three coaches, three styles. Every one of them teaches one-on-one and small groups right here at the Pit Stop.

Coach 01

Leslie Roberts

PPR Certified
5.5 Medalist
25 yrs fitness coaching

Levels: All levels
Lessons: Private, partner & group
Focus: Biomechanics, footwork, positioning, and partner strategy

Leslie is a PPR-certified teaching pro (since 2022) and a 5.5-level medalist with more than 25 years of fitness coaching experience. She blends her competitive background with biomechanics-based instruction, helping players understand how to move efficiently and use their bodies to create better technique, footwork, positioning, and partner strategy.

Whitney Shaffer

5.0+ Player
3.0 → 5.0 in 3 yrs

Levels: First-timers to 5.0 chasers
Lessons: Private & group
Focus: Dinks, drives, third-shot drops, and court geometry

Whitney is a 5.0+ pickleball instructor whose passion for the game is as contagious as her energy on the court. Every session with her feels like a celebration of strategy, laughter, and progress.

Carl Wu

RPO Certified
Beginner friendly

Levels: Beginner & intermediate
Lessons: Private & group drilling
Focus: Foundational shots and strategy, done "the right way"

Carl brings three years of dedicated play and coaching experience to the court, paired with a passion for helping players master the game "the right way." As an RPO Certified Coach, he specializes in beginner and intermediate players, focusing on the foundational shots and strategies that make pickleball so addictive.

Coach schedules

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Booking is easy

How it works

01
Pick your coach
Read the bios below and choose the coach that fits your level and goals.
02
Grab an open time
Check their live calendar, then book one-on-one or bring up to three friends.
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Play with confidence
Show up, warm up, and leave with a plan. Your coach confirms by email.

+ Step-by-step in CourtReserve

Tap Book with a coach to open CourtReserve, and log in or create a free account.
Choose Hire A Coach from the menu and pick your coach. Their calendar shows open times.
Pick a date and time, then choose your lesson type (one-on-one or group) and add any other players.
Agree to the facility terms, save the reservation, and pay.
Your coach gets an email and confirms your lesson.

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Per hour, by group size

Lesson pricing

Rates vary by coach. The court fee ($30 off-peak, $40 peak) is added and split among players based on membership status.

All pricing

1 player: $40–80; per hour + court
2 players: $50–90; per hour + court
3 players: $60–105; per hour + court
4 players: $70–120; per hour + court

Why the Pit Stop

Built for getting better

Indoor & air-conditioned

No wind, no sun in your eyes, no rainouts. Every lesson happens on the court you’ll actually play on.

Small groups, real reps

Max four players per lesson, so you spend the hour hitting balls, not waiting in line.

A coach for every level

From first-time paddle holders to 5.0 chasers. Pick the coach who teaches your level best.

Keep the momentum

Drill what you learned with the Titan ball machine, then test it in Open Play or a clinic.

Prefer a group class?

Coaching clinics from $45

Small-group drills on one skill at a time. Fix the pop-up, own the kitchen.

See clinics →

Good questions

Lesson FAQs

What does a lesson cost?

Coaching runs $40–80 per hour one-on-one, up to $70–120 per hour for a group of four. Rates vary by coach. The court fee ($30 off-peak, $40 peak) is added and split among players based on membership status.

I’ve never played. Is a lesson a good place to start?

Yes. All three coaches teach beginners, and a private lesson is the fastest way to learn the rules, scoring, and the core shots before you jump into Open Play.

Can I bring friends?

Yes. Book a group lesson for up to four players and add them when you reserve. Splitting a group lesson is the cheapest way to get coaching.

Do I need my own paddle?

No. Rental paddles are $5–10 per session. Add one when you book or grab one on site.

When is my lesson confirmed?

After you check out in CourtReserve, your coach gets an email and confirms the request. You’ll hear back from CourtReserve once it’s set.