Chon teaches for the Seattle parks department and also offers private lessons in the South Seattle area. He is also part of SMPA’s Diversity Inclusion In Pickleball (DIIP) program whose goal is to promote diversity in the sport by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for players of all backgrounds. Chonvargas11@gmail.com or text (206) 940-3747.

Devin is Head Pickleball Pro at Harbor Square. He offers private and group lessons indoors at Harbor Square and outdoors in the Edmonds/Seattle area. You can email him at Devinmschmidtgmail.com.

Drew teaches friendly private or group lessons in West Seattle to beginner and intermediate players. He emphasizes an approachable, fun, positive, supportive environment because when we feel comfortable and are having fun, we learn more! Everyone's goals and best pickleball-self look different, let's find yours together.

Full info at PickleballDrew.wordpress.com or contact at drewdrewcarlstedtgmail.com or (518) 423-9056

Fielding is a PCI certified pickleball instructor. He has years of experience coaching in multiple racquet sports. He has been offering instructional sessions for free at Shoreview Park twice a week as well as paid private, semi-private and group lessons. You can email him at drivedropdinkgmail.com.

IPTPA Certified Level II Instructor.
Instruction based on your needs.
Seattle area to Fife/Tacoma.
Available: M-F.
(206) 412-3472
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Sharing the Joy of Pickleball

Karen is a professional PPR Certified pickleball coach who has been playing pickleball recreationally and competitively for 10+ years. A national medalist in doubles and singles with a former competitive tennis background, she is well equipped and enjoys teaching pickleball to beginners and helping those who have been playing for a while improve their skills.

She offers private and small group lessons in the Seattle and Bellevue areas, and pickleball programming/facilitation for social/corporate events. Lessons are tailored to meet each student's needs wherever they are on their pickleball journey, and may focus on technique, strategy, teamwork, tournament prep, mental focus and more.

Visit www.karenthomaspickleball.com to learn more, and contact Karen at (206) 853-1609 or karen@karenthomaspickleball.com.

Beginner Pickleball lessons from a PPA certified assistant coach in Edmonds, WA.

Lorilee gets players off to a great start in a three-hour clinic designed for complete beginners and those who’ve hopped on the court a few times but lack confidence. Safety, stroke mechanics, doubles positioning, scoring, rules, and etiquette are all covered. Small classes are limited to eight. After the course, Lorilee invites players to a beginners group that meets regularly, enabling newbies to socialize and get playing right away.

Reviews from students, details and sign-up information can be found at https://lorileebeltman.com/pickleball-lessons-for-beginners or email Lorilee@city-knitting.com or text to (425) 445-4287.

Pickleball Hall of Famer Mark Friedenberg, also known as Yoda, offers lessons and clinics in the Seattle area in the summer and fall.

Mary Ann Benack is the head pro at Smash Pickleball. She is a PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Pro level certified instructor and offers lessons at her facility in Kent, WA. She is a full-time pickleball coach and high-level tournament player who is passionate about helping ambitious players achieve their big, bold pickleball dreams. You can find out more at Smash Pickleball.

Steve Blatt is an educator at heart with 31 years of teaching experience. He has taught Pickleball to beginner and intermediate players in Costa Rica for several years. Just relocated back home to Bellevue, Steve is the Pickleball Pro at Samena Swim and Recreation Club and represents Selkirk as an Advocate. Steve believes that lessons should be a fun way to build skills, strategies, and confidence. If you are looking for an outstanding instructor on the Eastside, give Steve a call at (425) 633-4416.

Theresa is an IPTPA Level 1 certified pickleball instructor and manages the Women’s Doubles Skills Group (WDSG) clinics in Seattle. These popular instructional pickleball skills and play sessions for women are free, with Monday sessions for beginners to 2.75 level, and Wednesdays for 3.0 and higher players. Theresa offers private, semi-private, and group lessons in the Seattle area. Email Theresa.Haynieoutlook.com for more info, or sign up for the WDSG at playtimescheduler.com.

Tom Grubb is an

• IPTPA Training Director and Level II Certified Pro - Pickleball Instructor/Coach
• Head Pickleball Teaching Pro at the following venues:
  • The Bellevue Club
  • Gorin Tennis Center
  • Washington Athletic
  • Overlake Golf and Country
  • SeaTac Community Center
• Certified Level 4 Pickleball Rating Specialist
• Past Certified Pickleball Referee
• Pickleball Hall of Fame Selection Committee Member
• Past Director Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
• Distributor of Pro-Lite equipment (Made in America) and a savings to you.

Tom teaches clinics, classes and private lessons for all player levels throughout the region. You can email him at NWPBTRAINgmail.com to find out about his currently scheduled clinics, to ask him to schedule one where you play and/or set up lessons.