Private Lessons & Coaches in Gibsonton, FL

With over a decade dedicated to pickleball, I offer tailored coaching to elevate your game. I blend strategic insight with a fun, supportive approach, fostering skill development for all levels. My passion is helping you unlock your full potential on the court. Beat the Ring of Fire and your next lesson's free! PPR certified. Engage Pickleball Ambassador

Dylan Bauder is a passionate pickleball coach dedicated to helping players of all skill levels enhance their abilities and confidence on the court. As a USA Pickleball Ambassador for Pasco County, Dylan has competed at the 4.5+ level, bringing a wealth of strategic knowledge and technical expertise to his coaching. His approach focuses on providing personalized feedback in a fun and supportive environment, motivating players to achieve their fullest potential. Dylan’s love for coaching stems from his desire to share the joy of pickleball and foster a strong sense of community within the sport.

"Dylan is a fantastic instructor. He is able to make complicated concepts simple with easy to understand demonstrations. He takes time to get to know you what you want to work on and improve. He is an excellent player himself and always a joy to interact with on and off the courts.

My name is Thais Reiss. I am a Brazilian professional soccer player with experience playing in the U.S. and Europe. I love soccer and enjoy coaching because I love helping players improve, build confidence, and have fun while learning the game. I believe soccer should be a positive experience where players can develop their skills, enjoy themselves, and fall in love with the sport.

I’m a 5.0 DUPR player with tournament wins across the country at the 4.5–5.0+ level and a passion for helping players improve. I won my first tournament at the 3.5 level and taught myself how to improve into higher divisions! Whether you’re new to pickleball or looking to sharpen strategy, shot selection, consistency, and court positioning, I tailor each lesson to your goals. My coaching is positive and focused on building confidence while making the game fun. I will teach anywhere in 30 miles!

Hi, I'm Chase! I'm a collegiate tennis player currently competing for Georgia College & State University while pursuing my master's in Supply Chain Management. I have experience coaching juniors, adults, and all levels of players. My goal is to create a positive, energetic learning environment where players can improve their technique, confidence, and overall enjoyment of the sport. Whether you're a beginner or competitive player, I'll help you reach your tennis goals.

Michael-Ray Pallares, the Director of Coach Training and Education for the UPT, is a former professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. As a player, he was a two-time USTA national champion as a junior, received a full scholarship to play at the University of Alabama, ranked Top 10 in NCAA Division 1 tennis and held an ATP ranking for more than ten years while representing his country in the Davis Cup and the Central American and Caribbean Games. Michael-Ray has traveled extensively as a professional tour coach and/or sparring partner for several ATP and WTA players ranked top 10 in the world. He also served as Technical Director of the Panamanian Tennis Federation, Turkmenistan Tennis Federation and the Guam National Tennis Federation as an Expert Coach for the International Tennis Federation undertaking the Development of National Sport Structure, creating an action plan to strengthen the tennis program approved by the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity. He is now promoting the game of tennis worldwide through his foundation, One Love Tennis and the UPT coach education platform.

"Michael-Ray has really helped with my footwork, conditioning and overall movement on the court, which has improved my game so many levels!

Tennis is a passion for me and teaching others the skills I have learned over the years to be competitive and have an advantage on the courts. I work with tennis enthusiasts and students of all ages. I like to build a strong foundation of tennis basics including proper footwork and foot placement along with proper racquet angles for precision swings.

I am an ex professional athlete, who has coached Ice Hockey and other Sports for over 10 years. I also have designed fitness programs for Olympic Athletes for all sports. I work with youth, high school, college and adult athletes and would love the opportunity to provide a total fitness program and skills coaching for you or your athlete.

After discovering pickleball 4 years ago I have loved every minute. I began teaching in England for 2 years, starting with beginners and up to 4.0 students as they progressed. I love guiding your natural skills and adding tweaks to get you to level up. If you're just starting I enjoy getting you into the best sport on earth : )

Hi, my name is Coy and I love baseball. I’m 23 years old and I have been playing all my life and have been coaching for 4 years. My goal is to help students build confidence in their game and form good habits that will translate to success on the field. My goal is also to give students the tools and drills to improve their techniques without me so they can really improve.

"Coy was very patient with my daughter and really helped her understand what she could do to improve on her own time. Every lesson was fun and informative, and she was so excited to play little league with what she learned. We have noticed big improvements in her confidence and performance.