Private Lessons & Coaches in Urbana, MD

I had no racket sport background, so I started pickleball from below zero. If that’s your starting point too, I can assure you that together you can go a very promising path, as probably I had all your weaknesses and I know how to help you solve them.

"Lots of fun

Igniting a passion for tennis is my specialty. I bring my expertise and love for the game to every lesson. I am excited to share my knowledge and help you improve your game, regardless of your current skill level.

"First lesson with Fernando. I liked that he had me focus on mechanics of each stroke: forehand, backhand and slice. This will definitely help me in my progression as a player.

I’ve been playing pickleball for four years and coaching for three, with consistent experience competing in tournaments. I’m on the court nearly every day and stay closely connected to the local pickleball community, especially in the Arlington area. Sports have always been a core part of my life—including basketball, soccer, and table tennis—but pickleball stands out as the most engaging, strategic, and social game I’ve played. As a coach, I combine drilling with live play, working alongside my students to develop solid shot mechanics, sharpen strategy, and improve decision-making under pressure. Beyond lessons, I help players plug into the local pickleball scene so they can continue progressing through games, leagues, and community connections. If you’re ready to elevate your game, I’d be glad to work with you.

"Instructor

Having played pickleball competitively, I'm passionate about sharing my love for the sport and helping others elevate their game. For the past two years, I've enjoyed guiding students of all levels, crafting personalized approaches to unlock their full potential on the court. Let's work together to improve your skills and have some fun along the way.

"Anthony’s in-the-m moment feedback clicked for me, and his early approach and training aids kept my focus sharp across several facets of my game. I’m excited by how it already showed improvement, and I’m looking forward to continued growth with his coaching. 🧡

I’ve been playing tennis since age 7 and competed at the Division I level for Radford University, where I helped lead the team to two Big South Conference championships. With nearly 20 years of competitive experience, I bring high-level training, match strategy, and energy to every lesson. My goal is to help players improve quickly, build confidence, and have fun while developing a lifelong love for the game. 🎾

"Great coach! I’ll be doing another lesson

With 40 years of playing experience and 6 years coaching, I bring a wealth of expertise to the court. As a USPTA Certified Professional Instructor, I've guided students to success in USTA Juniors tournaments and school tennis clubs, achieving team finalist and semi-finalist titles in prestigious tournaments. Whether you're honing your forehand, perfecting your serve, or strategizing for singles or doubles, my personalized and fun private or semi-private lessons will elevate your game. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for clear communication, I'll help you master fundamentals and specialized drills to reach your next skill level. Let's serve, volley, and ace your tennis journey together!

"Dean really learned a lot and is looking forward to future lessons!

Marc is a high-level pickleball coach and former collegiate hockey player with a strong competitive background. He is a member of the Brooklyn Minor League Pickleball Team and has medaled in numerous 4.5+ tournaments, including gold at the DC Open, silver at the PPA Tour San Clemente, and bronze at the US Open. Marc brings his passion and experience to coaching players of all levels. Sponsored by Pickleball Drop Shop Use my code “MARC” (without quotations) at checkout to get discounts at pickleballdropshop.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

"The lesson went pretty well. Marc gave me some good tips on court positioning, forehand/backhand drives and well as some placement strategies. I can take the feedback and work on it during my pickup games. Looking forward to the next lesson with Marc to keep building on what I’ve learned so far.

Igniting a passion for pickleball, I bring two years of dedicated coaching experience, cultivated from my time as a renowned snowboard instructor for years and coaching background in basketball. I'm dedicated to helping students of all skill levels elevate their game through focused instruction and personalized strategies.

"The lesson was quite helpful in refining my pickleball skills, especially points like better positioning. Though I still need some work on my volley, I think Tj's advice makes me hopeful for future progress.

PTR Certified Professional. In his junior age, competed in 12u,14u &16u where he was ranked in top 20 juniors in national list. He graduated with a degree in sports and physical education in 2014. Since 2018 been proudly representing the USTA in Fairfax schools with a leading Net generation program. Was working as tennis pro with Blue Chip Academy and Timuquana country club in Florida. Since 2021 is a self-employed coach that provides private and group classes for beginner to to high performance tennis players, coordinating junior and adult programs, leading Club social events. His love for racket sports was enriched with a PPR certificate, he is also skillful in racket stringing. Felt a deep desire to share his experience, enthusiasm, and knowledge in helping junior and adult tennis players take their game to the next level. Although his competitive days are mostly behind him Stefan still plays at a 5.0 level.

"As a former tennis player, the experience with Stefan was unmatched. I appreciate his concise instruction with my 5 year old and wish my knee would still allow me to play.

I’m Charles Kodjo Alipoe Tchotchodji a professional tennis player from Lomé, Togo, representing my country in the Davis Cup. My journey began with elite training across Ivory Coast, South Africa, and France (TC Thann), and I’m now competing on the U.S. collegiate circuit. Currently, I play in the JUCO division, where I am ranked #9 in the nation with a 11.30 UTR. My career highlights include reaching an ITF Junior ranking of 534 and competing against top international talent on the World Tennis.

"I show her how to make forehand’s and backhand, and how to be consistent.