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Private Pickleball Lessons

Do you want to learn pickleball or step up your game, but you don’t want to get grouped up with strangers? Or maybe you’re having the hardest time nailing that lob shot or third shot drop. Signing up for private lessons is the best way to fine-tune your skills.

Types of Lessons

Level Up Your Pickleball Skills

Private lessons will improve your game no matter where you’re starting from. Get specialized attention for you or your group.

Private Lesson

It’s just you and the instructor. Nothing stands between you and your pickleball goals. Work on anything from the basics to perfecting your dinks and drop shots.

Pro Plus Two

Grab your other half and learn pickleball together! You and your partner or bestie will work on all the skills and mechanics you need to master pickleball at your level.

Pro Plus Three

If you’ve ever wanted to play a game with a pro, sign up for a Trio sesh! You and two friends play side-by-side with one of our instructors in an interactive lesson.

Pro Plus Four

Sign up for a group lesson if you want hands-on tips but don’t want to get stuck with people you don’t know. An instructor watches your gameplay from all angles and helps you with strategies and mechanics to improve your playing style.

Private Group Lesson

Want a lesson for 5-10 people? Improve your skills with a fun, coach-led group lesson! Perfect for friends, coworkers, or teams!

 

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Meet Our

Instructional Team

Head Pro

Sammy Lee

Sammy Lee is a PPR certified coach and competes professionally in PPA and APP tournaments across the country. He has a 6.0 DUPR and is ranked top 5 in Minnesota and top 150 in the world. Sammy enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for the game and loves to see everyone having fun and succeeding. He loves teaching all skill levels whether you are a beginner learning techniques or an advanced player looking to learn new weapons and high-level strategies.

Instructor

Will D

Will Davison is a PCI certified instructor, father, husband, and a pickleball junkie. He’s competed in many tournaments locally and out-of-state and is called “The Silver King” by his oldest daughter. He has coached players ages 6 to 91, and can facilitate many types of lessons based on your goals, the situations you’d like to work on, and whether you just want to have fun or get technical. Will has experience doing lessons for married couples, first dates, company parties, and competitive players preparing for tournaments.

Instructor

Sara B

Sara Berndt began playing pickleball in 2019. She loves pickleball because it allows her to compete while making friends along the way! As a 5.0 PPA and APP medalist, Sara has the skills and experience to take your game to the next level.

In addition to being a medalist, she’s also a PCI-certified instructor. Sara loves teaching drills, strategies, and techniques to improve your game, and she can’t wait to share her passion with you!

Instructor

Tyler H

Tyler Hong is a PCI-certified instructor and a 5.0 PPA and APP gold medalist. As an up-and-coming professional player, he has started competing at local and national tournaments. Tyler loves teaching about techniques and strategies that will help you win more points and have fun along the way. After learning about your goals, he’ll come up with a custom lesson plan that covers everything you want to work on.

Instructor

Rina H

Rina Hagstrom joined the Lucky Shots team as an Instructor in October 2024.  Rina enjoys sharing her passion for the sport by introducing new players to the game and watching them grow in skill and confidence. Rina has been playing since May of 2020 and loves that pickleball is always evolving. “As a player, I am always working on skills and strategy. I think the frustration of the game is what’s addicting, you think it should be easier than it is! It’s definitely a sport for everyone, but there are so many levels to the game that it keeps you coming back and wanting more. You will see progress in your play – and who doesn’t love to learn something new! “

Instructor

Gordy D

A dedicated player since 2015 and PCI-certified coach since 2022, Gordy brings passion and expertise to every lesson. He loves teaching, designing high-quality drills, and helping players improve their game with precision and strategy. His goal is to make every session engaging, challenging, and tailored to each player’s needs.

Instructor

Ken P

Ken Peterson brings a lifetime of experience in racquet sports to Lucky Shots Pickleball Club. A former collegiate tennis player at the University of Minnesota (1967–1970), Ken went on to coach varsity tennis for 33 years, earning induction into the Minnesota Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame in 2008. Now a PCI Certified pickleball professional, Ken competes in senior tournaments and brings his passion for the game to players of all skill levels. His deep knowledge of strategy, technique, and competitive play makes him an invaluable coach for those looking to elevate their game.

Instructor

Reed P

With a high school tennis background, Reed discovered pickleball three years ago and quickly became immersed in the sport and its vibrant community. Now competing in 4.0-4.5 tournaments, he loves helping players refine their mechanics and build confidence on the court. Reed feels truly fortunate to share his passion for pickleball and looks forward to helping others improve and enjoy the game.

Instructor

Steven W

With 15 years of tennis experience before transitioning to pickleball, Steven quickly made his mark by winning multiple 5.0+ tournaments in just two years. A PPR-certified coach with a DUPR rating of 5.0+, he is passionate about teaching the intricacies of the game and helping players refine their skills. Whether you’re new to pickleball or looking to elevate your play, Steven’s expertise and enthusiasm make every lesson engaging and effective.