I asked around to learn the names of local Pickleball instructors and discovered those listed below. All were recommended. I wrote asking for their contact information and requested they add whatever else they’d like you to know.
It’s not easy to discover and learn about Pickleball clinics and programs being offered. Many fill up quickly. So it’s best to get on their email list. That way you’ll learn about their clinics firsthand and when offered. You can go directly to those who offer them.
Patricia Strazzi Pickeball Training
1st woman to be certified by IPTPA in Norcal/Senior Mixed Pro Player
Featured IN Pickleball Magazine
Head coach for the City of Concord
https://pickleballplayers.com/
Call or text at 650-218-3468
Location: Outdoors at Willow Pass Park 2748 East Olivera Road, Concord Clinics, group classes, Round Robins, privates.
” I just love teaching, and if you’re looking for a passionate coach who will also work on your
mind game, I’ m sure we’re going to be a great match.”
Rusty Lent
lentfam@yahoo.net or 925-676-9148
“I’ve been playing this game with the funny name for 20 years. I have been a certified teaching pro for 10 years and play at an age rated 5.0. I’ve given demonstrations and clinics at clubs and cities throughout the area. My business card reads Drills Skills and Thrills and they’re all of that. I give private and group lessons and enjoy doing clinics. I teach each individual differently depending on their skill level with a big emphasis on having fun.”
Pickleball Dreams with Carmen Sanz
Call 925-475-9381
PPR Certified Pro Coach
Carmenpickleball@gmail.com
Instagram: Carmensanzpickleball
Contact me for clinics, privates, semi privates and more.
Miriam Garfinkel, MA
mgarfinkel@gmail.com or 415-385-1257
PPR Certified Pickleball Pro offering private individual, duo and group lessons (by arrangement)
Currently instructor for city of Piedmont; former Pickleball pro at Oakland Hills Tennis Club
Drew Diefenbach Paragon Pickleball
Call (925)822-7491
website: www.ParagonTennis.com
Paragon Pickleball Mastery Camps: Advanced Skills for Intermediate Players
Description: Learn advanced pickleball skills to take your game to the next level!
Email Drew Diefenbach at tenniscoachdrew@gmail.com or ParagonPickleball@gmail.com
Founder / Contra Costa Sports Foundation
USTA High Performance Coach
USPTA Certified Elite Professional
USTA NorCal 2020 Men’s 5.0 Singles Player of the Year
IPTPA Level II Certified Pickleball Teaching Professional
Liam Krauss
925-917-0296 or irisheyespickleball@gmail.com
I’m PPR certified coach and pickleball referee (not yet certified), have medaled in local, national and international tournaments, and a pickleball student for life. My coaching focus is on an easy introduction learning the basics to be able to start playing and having fun. Then concentrating on strategy and finer skills.
Marcia Neishi
myamashirord@yahoo.com or call/text 510-427-8200
IPTPA certified pickleball instructor for the cities of Concord and Alameda. Available for private and semi-private lessons, clinics, classes, and the popular ‘Will to Drill’ sessions. Guest pickleball instructor at various country clubs around the Bay Area.